Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that the first of five defendants charged in connection with a 16-month probe into allegations of corruption within the Town of North Hempstead's building department has been sentenced by a Nassau County judge. FULL STORY

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi and Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey were joined by Dr. Calvin Butts and New York State Homeland Security Secretary Michael Balboni Jan. 24 as they announced their unprecedented partnership targeting illegal guns flowing into Nassau County neighborhoods. FULL STORY

Cantiague Park's indoor ice skating rink has continued its popular "Theme Nights" program into the new year, Fridays from 9 to 11 p.m. through March. FULL STORY

North Levittown Lanes presents the 2008 Firefighters Tournament early entry incentive. Free practice sessions available Friday nights 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., March 14, 21, 28 and April 4. FULL STORY