William Willett joined the Nassau County Police Department in the 1950s, serving first as a beat cop for a predominately white community. Over the course of his nearly 50-year career, Mr. Willett moved up the ranks, becoming the first African-American to hold several top positions, including inspector, deputy commissioner and in 2000, he was appointed police commissioner - the department's highest post. FULL STORY

North Hempstead residents will take to the polls on Tuesday, April 29 to vote for or against a proposal to change the way town councilmembers are currently elected. The referendum, which is the result of a lawsuit by North Hempstead Republicans against the town, will consist of two propositions. FULL STORY

Nassau County Police arrested Pless Dickerson, principal of Westbury High School, last Wednesday on charges of alleged possession of crack cocaine. FULL STORY