The political influence and prominence of Nassau County Legislator Judith Jacobs rose significantly when three of four Democrats in the Legislature, Jacobs included, elected her the new Minority Leader last Tuesday, March 16. FULL STORY

Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gulotta has called upon New York State Attorney General Elliot Spitzer and Florida Attorney General Robert A. Butterworth to launch an immediate investigation into a Florida company distributing a deceptive and misleading pamphlet which preys on the fears of pregnant women. Gulotta urged all residents to ignore the pamphlet which attempts to frighten residents and pregnant women into purchasing the company's product. He assured everyone that the county's water supply is safe. FULL STORY

The Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run has been dubbed "mile for mile, the toughest running race on Long Island," but a field of 639 finishers, including many local runners, had the grit and determination to make it to the finish line at the W. T. Rogers Middle School in Kings Park on Sunday morning, March 21. FULL STORY