New York State Assemblyman Tom Alfano was one of Nassau lawmakers who applauded the decision by Governor George Pataki to appeal the Campaign for Fiscal Equity decision of State Supreme Court Justice Leland DeGrasse to the Appellate Division. FULL STORY

The Elmont Board of Education has scheduled a Finance Summit of Nassau County school board representatives on Saturday, March 12, at the district's Dutch Broadway School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nearly 20 school boards have indicated their desire to see such a summit held. FULL STORY