As he officially announced his bid for Hempstead Town supervisor, County Assessor Harvey Levinson promised supporters they'd have a loud voice if he takes the reigns. His main reason for running is simple: he believes property taxes in Nassau County, particularly the Town of Hempstead, are out of control. "Today is our day. Today we begin to fight to take back our town," the Garden City resident exclaimed to rousing applause. FULL STORY

Saying that the county has moved beyond the dark days of crisis, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi announced that he is running for re-election this November. Suozzi, a Democrat who was elected four years ago to the post that was held for three decades by the Nassau GOP, will be opposed by challenger, Republican Greg Peterson. FULL STORY