Now that the excitement of the November elections has subsided and new Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi has begun to settle in to his new role, the responsibility of fixing the county's fiscal dilemma has fallen on the shoulders of Suozzi and 19 county legislators. One of those legislators is Republican Rich Nicolello, who represents the 9th legislative district. Nicolello is ready for the challenge. His goal is to help the county avert a takeover by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA), a state appointed board that oversees the county's finances. It is a simple goal, but to accomplish it will not be so simple. FULL STORY

The Turnaround New Cassel/Westbury (TANC/W) Drugfighters, in ongoing efforts to combat the threat of drugs, gangs and violence in the local community, is planning an upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. FULL STORY

Some local children were recently recognized for their achievements in the Rising Star soccer program in Westbury, operated by the Office of the Nassau County District Attorney. FULL STORY