Assemblyman Tom Alfano announced that he is co-sponsoring a bill with bipartisan support in the State Assembly and Senate to help curb the illegal housing market in New York State. The measure Alfano is sponsoring with Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin (D-Queens) and Senator Frank Padavan (R-Queens) stops real estate brokers from selling houses that are not in compliance with all local zoning laws and ordinances. FULL STORY

The Elmont School Board election that was held last May was a controversial one. Even months after its outcome, the election is still being talked about in Elmont as the board of education has appointed a committee to look into the election process. FULL STORY