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County Executive Bruce Blakeman demanded Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reconsider his plea deal offer for one of the men who attacked Lawrence resident Joey Borgen in 2021.

Officials criticize Lawrence resident's assault plea deal

A plea deal that will have the ringleader of a physical attack on Lawrence resident Joey Borgen serving only six months in jail was strongly criticized by Jewish leaders, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 1/30/23

Workers, volunteers and community members of the Five Towns Community Center rallied on Jan. 20 to urge Nassau County to resign the center's lease.

Rallying in support of the Five Towns Community Center

In response to a Request for Proposal sent out by Nassau County on Jan. 2, Five Towns Community Center, workers and volunteers, along with community members joined forces on Jan. 20 to highlight their support for the 115-year-old community resource and pressure the county to renew the existing lease which expires next year. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/20/23

Does Kirsten Gillibrand care about Long Islanders?

New York state’s missing U.S. senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, recently surfaced on Long Island. That must mean that Gillibrand finally got around to analyzing November’s election results . . . more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 1/5/23

Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder held up stolen catalytic converters as well as bags of the metallic dust the precious metals inside them are grounded into during a news conference last week highlighting a major theft ring bust. This bag is likely worth thousands of dollars, according to officials.

Police bust catalytic converter theft ring

Those worried they might be next to have valuable parts stolen from their cars can breathe a small sigh of relief. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 12/22/22

Celebrate Hanukkah with Nassau Coiunty on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. in Mineola.

Nassau County celebrates Hanukkah

Nassau County will celebrate Hanukkah on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Ave., in Mineola on Thirsday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/22

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

So you think the governor’s a shoo-in in November?

Is it any surprise that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s once insurmountable lead in the polls is eroding when public opinion surveys are analyzed carefully? more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 9/29/22

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

Woodmere resident Tobias Levkovich was killed when he was hit by a car as he crossed Peninsula Boulevard at Island and Longacre avenues on Sept. 1 of last year.

Traffic signal activated at Edward Avenue in Woodmere

A traffic signal that aims to mitigate hazardous roadway conditions on Peninsula Boulevard at Edward Avenue in Woodmere was activated on Aug. 24. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/24/22

Nearly 60 new officers joined the ranks of the Nassau County Police Department and other local agencies, joined by their families and friends for a graduation ceremony at the new Center for Training and Intelligence.

Police graduates out protecting our communities

Schools aren’t the only places holding graduations. Nearly 60 police academy recruits walked across their own stage last week after completing an intensive seven-month training to join the … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/7/22

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