After serving the Town of Hempstead in some capacity for more than two decades, Supervisor Rich Guardino officially announced his intention to resign as town leader on January 13. The supervisor officially stepped down during a January 28 town meeting. FULL STORY

New York State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R-C, Rockville Centre) recently announced the creation of the Nassau 2010 Advisory Commission. Designed to provide the next generation of Nassau County residents with a voice in government, Nassau 2010 members will have an opportunity to receive special updates and briefing materials, meet with Senator Skelos and other community leaders and attend special events. FULL STORY