As the campaigns heat up before Election Day in November, it's a safe bet that residents of West Hempstead will keep an eye on the Courtesy Hotel. Whether or not the hotel is closed or remains open could be seen by some as a testament to whether their local elected officials can get things done. FULL STORY

On the sixth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi will unveil a $2 million memorial that honors the 344 Nassau County residents who lost their lives. The unveiling ceremony will be held at Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, across from the memorial, on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. FULL STORY