Lillian Carillo announced her intention to leave the Elmont Board of Education where she has served for the past four and a half years. She will be moving out of the district to Merrick. Her resignation will take effect at the end of the month. FULL STORY

Nassau County politicians are lining up to take their swipes at the proposed commuter tax offered by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Although the tax faces strong and loud opposition, some observers feel a version of the tax may pass yet. FULL STORY