On Monday, County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, joined by Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs (D-Syosset) and Minority Leader Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa), announced that a bipartisan agreement has been reached regarding the county's contract with insignia/ESG; the formation of a Real Estate Advisory Panel to oversee the county executive's real estate consolidation plan; and an open meeting process to allow for public comment on the plan. FULL STORY

Republican Daniel Frisa of Salisbury has officially announced his candidacy for the 4th Congressional District (C.D.). Frisa is a former assemblyman and member of the House. He lost his seat to Democrat Carolyn McCarthy, current congresswoman for the 4th C.D. FULL STORY