Government, business and community leaders come together for a collective celebration of quality growth and preservation efforts island-wide. This event annually draws over 300 leaders, experts and advocates to shine a spotlight on the cutting edge people, projects and policies that are shaping the future of Long Island. Categories are based on "Principles of Smart Growth," and include awards for green development and regional leadership. The community organization, Coalition for a Safer Manhasset (CSM) was honored for its comprehensive efforts to improve the safety of Plandome Road and surrounding streets. FULL STORY

Declaring that Nassau County is in good fiscal health, Comptroller Howard S. Weitzman announced that the county ended its 2005 fiscal year with a surplus of $78.5 million, its fourth annual surplus under the Suozzi administration. FULL STORY