Local Democrats and residents were overjoyed last week when the much-scrutinized county redistricting plan created by Nassau County Republican legislators was suspended. The vote was originally scheduled for Monday. more

In a move that would end the MTA’s “monopoly” over transportation in Nassau County, a private company will take over operation of the Long Island Bus System next year. County … more

Pres. Barack Obama announced last Sunday that Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, was killed by American troops in Pakistan in April. The news has impacted Americans throughout the nation, but hits especially hard for New Yorkers. Some locals personally knew individuals who were killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. more

President Barack Obama’s Sunday night announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader and architect of the 9/11 attacks, set the stage for a Monday mixed with reflection, remembrance and celebration. more

It must not matter to County Executive Edward Mangano that so many near the Nassau Memorial Coliseum don’t want a casino in their neighborhood. Why else would he reportedly consider permitting the Shinnecock nation to build a gambling complex there. more

To the ire of local civic leaders, a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property remains a realistic option for County Executive Ed Mangano, who recently reiterated his desire to … more

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Nassau County and state Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Charles Fuschillo of Merrick and Sen. Jack Martins of Elmont, announced an agreement last week to avert proposed cuts to the MTA’s Long Island Bus service in Floral Park, Elmont, Franklin Square, Bellerose Terrace, Bellerose Village and North Valley Stream. The cuts, which were announced nearly a month ago and were expected to affect more than half of Nassau County’s bus routes, have been postponed until January 2012, and the MTA will have to find a way to solve its budget shortfall in the meantime. more

Would you be willing to pay $4 a month more in property taxes to help shield the poor and neediest of your neighbors from the harshest of cuts to county services that are their lifeline? more

County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled last week that his plan to trim millions in spending includes layoffs, a furlough for county employees and the redeployment of police officers.  Mangano … more

Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Long Island held its annual Law Enforcement Recognition Luncheon on March 24, at Chateau La Mer in Lindenhurst, to honor officials and more than 50 police officers from Nassau and Suffolk counties who are dedicated to drunken-driving enforcement, prosecution and education over the past year. MADD’s mission is to eliminate drunken driving, assist victims of DWI incidents and prevent underage drinking, and the annual event is part of its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. more