Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi confirmed earlier this week that county residents will be hit with a minimum 20 percent tax increase in 2003 as part of his four-year financial plan to get Nassau back to solid fiscal footing. FULL STORY

The Town of Hempstead honored nine women who have made significant contributions to their communities during the town's annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony, held last week. FULL STORY

The Town of Hempstead Women's Softball League is looking for new teams to step up to the plate for the 2002 season. Sponsoring one of the most successful women's leagues on Long Island, the town is seeking to attract organized teams for play this spring and summer, according to Supervisor Rich Guardino. FULL STORY