Assemblyman Tom Alfano announced that legislation he authored with Assemblyman Tom DiNapoli that increases the oversight of statewide local school districts has been sent to the governor's desk for approval. The two bills specifically seek to improve fiscal practices in school districts throughout the state. FULL STORY

Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon announced that a grand jury would investigate the issue of illegal housing over the next six months to determine the cause of illegal housing. Dillon said the investigative grand jury will hear and examine evidence concerning offenses, misconduct, nonfeasance and neglect in public office, whether criminal or otherwise and will possibly issue a report. FULL STORY