It was with great enthusiasm and support, albeit little surprise, that Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi stood before a crowd of more than 1,200 supporters on Saturday morning in front of the Glen Cove house where his grandparents lived to announce that yes, he is declaring his candidacy for governor of New York State. FULL STORY

A federal lawsuit brought forth by MTI Residential Services against Westbury Village, its mayor and clerk/administrator, has been withdrawn without any damages or fees charged against the village. While the village is standing firm on its position that New York State's Padavan Law is indeed applicable in regard to the two Breezy Hill homes currently owned by the nonprofit housing agency MTI, both parties have agreed to dispute the matter at a state, rather than federal, level in the form of an Article 78 proceeding brought forth by the village as part of an agreement. FULL STORY

Every day, 15 people die from asthma. Interested in learning how you can help find a cure for the 57,000 children living on Long Island who suffer from asthma? FULL STORY