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Political science professor Daniel Magleby tells a Nassau County Legislature redistricting committee last week its maps from both Democrats and Republicans show clear gerrymandering. Final maps determining who will represent who at the county level are expected as early as this week.

Nassau County Republicans and Democrats remained far apart when it comes to redistricting the county legislature. And as a final map is expected to be released this week — if not already … more

By Karina Kovac | 11/23/22

History will not save Donald Trump

I rarely make snap judgments, because I don’t think it’s fair to the party who is the subject of my attention. I have known Donald Trump personally, and on three occasions I was his counsel. more

11/3/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, flanked by Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Tatum Fox, the deputy county executive, pledged to support New York’s new gun laws while still hoping they are ultimately overturned, during a news conference last week.

Blakeman reluctantly supports 'safe zones'

The U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on a number of controversial topics as of late. But while a lot of attention is paid to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, another salient issue has seemingly been overshadowed: gun rights. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 10/13/22

One kind of identity politics is no longer a winner

There are all kinds of people who seek public office. Some are former government officials hoping to work their way up the political ladder. Others . . . more

10/6/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Where’s the county’s plan for opioid settlement funds?

Nassau County’s ongoing mission to address the opioid addiction crisis is one of the most important and most heart-wrenching issues I contend with . . . more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 8/11/22

Protect democracy: Become an election protector

During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place. more

8/11/22

Trump’s fate hinges on Georgia

The summer is well under way and, happily, it won't be long before the U.S. Congress goes home. more

7/14/22

Darlene Altman, fourth from L., was 4 years old when her mother, Diane Cusick, 23, was allegedly murdered in her car at the Green Acres parking lot on February 15, 1968. Nassau County district attorney, Anne Donnelly, hosted a press briefing following the arraignment proceedings.

Nassau police solve Valley Stream cold case murder

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham was charged with murder by county prosecutors who allege he strangled and killed Diane Cusick, 23, of New Hyde Park inside her car at the Green Acres Mall parking lot 54 years ago. more

By Juan Lasso | 6/22/22

Hello, county Human Rights Commission?

Lucy Pozo fought hard not to let the people sitting in front of her see her cry. The senior at East Rockaway High School stood before the district’s Board of Education . . . more

4/28/22

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