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The article reports that Nassau County executive Thomas Suozzi is attempted to revitalize and reimagine the suburb. A concrete covered area of office parks, parking lots and a sports complex will be transformed into Nassau Centre, essentially a downtown in the suburbs. The transformation Suozzi hopes to effect in Nassau County is one that many older suburbs have been considering, as cities begin to draw more people.

The article reports that two major players in the $11.2 million Roslyn school embezzlement case have reached plea-bargain agreements in which they are required to give evidence against their closest loved ones. The author reviews how former assistant superintendent for finance Pamela C. Gluckin pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Nassau County Court. Her plea bargain will limit any prison term she may receive to six years on the condition that she testify against all defendants in the case, which include her son, John McCormick. Details related to the embezzlement case are reviewed. New York.

The article reports on the faulty medical practice by anesthesiologist Harvey S. Finkelstein of Nassau County, New York that infected a patient with hepatitis C. Nassau County district attorney Kathleen Rice has stated that she would investigate the matter that led to the incident. It is stated that she would also be investigating the improper infection-control practices by the doctor that placed several people at health risks.

The article reports that a total of 140 civil servants of Nassau County, New York lost 1,400 pounds in the Biggest Loser weight-loss contest. The winners of the contest received checks of $100 to $300 for shedding between 30 and 53 pounds. The contest was a part of the Healthy Nassau initiative. The initiative was started because health care costs have become a rising part of the budget of every local government.

The article reports on New York-based Nassau County comptroller Howard Weitzman's notification concerning the audit of county clerk's office. It is stated that the order for a stinging audit was received only after discovery of various irregularities at the clerk's office. It is informed that Weitzman has criticized officials working at the office for the lack of administrative discipline throughout the office.

The article reports that officials of Nassau County, New York, have chosen a developer to revive the area surrounding the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.