Tom Suozzi continued his tenure as Nassau County Executive on Jan. 1, 2006, when he was sworn in for his second term. Amid speculation that Suozzi will eventually announce a run for governor, the Democrat spent New Year's Day at home in Glen Cove addressing the crowd who gathered at the Robert C. Finley Middle School. FULL STORY

A convenience store in Franklin Square and one in Valley Stream were robbed within 2 hours and 15 minutes of each other on Monday, Jan. 2. FULL STORY