While those in support of council districts in the Town of North Hempstead had hoped for the chance to vote for the proposal this November through a referendum, a decision released last week by Supervisor May Newburger has extended the deadline to November 2003. The projected date of the referendum was extended based on a need to modify town law to comply with current state requirements. FULL STORY

Westbury resident Thomas Sobczak, Jr. recently announced he is the Democratic candidate for the 17th Assembly District (A.D.) He will run against current Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell (R-East Williston) this November. FULL STORY