Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, with the support of local businesses, government leaders and community advocates, urged the New York State Legislature to approve an Empire Zone in Nassau County. This step will establish significant tax incentives for businesses and help trigger new private sector investment, job creation and economic expansion for underserved and, in many cases, minority communities. FULL STORY

In celebration of Women's History Month, a well respected member of the Elmont community was honored at the seventh annual Women's Trailblazer in the New Millennium ceremony. FULL STORY