Town of Hempstead Supervisor Rich Guardino and Councilman James Darcy have voiced their opposition to New York City's proposal that would require Long Island commuters to pay a non-resident income tax (commuter tax). FULL STORY

Ex-Chief Robert DeAngelis may have not been on hand last month when the Town of Hempstead presented its Firematic medals to 22 individual firefighters and three fire departments for their courage and dedication to protecting their communities, but his bravery in the face of danger was recognized along with the other honorees. FULL STORY