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Nassau County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums took The Lannin hall by storm at Eisenhower Park in paying tribute to Nassau’s 125th anniversary. It was all part of an all-star gala last week hosted by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

125 years of Nassau County: Much history to celebrate, much more work to preserve it.

Nassau County turned 125 earlier this year, and an eclectic grouping of politicians, artists and celebrities celebrated with the clinking of glasses at The Lannin catering hall at Eisenhower Park in … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/24/24

The Nassau County K-9 unit shows local kids what they can do during the recent Nassau County Police Department open house at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.

Learning about cops, straight from the source

For nearly a century, the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department have put themselves on the line, protecting the communities they love. But how exactly do they do it? Some 2,400 … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from female sports on county facilities was struck down in Nassau County Court on May 10, after a lawsuit from New York Civil Liberties Union was filed on behalf of a women's roller derby league which welcomes trans women.

Nassau County's transgender athlete ban struck down in county supreme court

The Nassau County Supreme Court overturned County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, after a lawsuit by the New York Civil Liberties Union. more

By Parker Schug | 5/13/24

RRDA hopes to highlight aspects of Nassau County’s culture, history and businesses, such as historic Sagamore Hill, to encourage tourism.

RRDA is county’s new tourism agency

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

RRDA is county’s new tourism agency

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s lawsuit against New York State Attorney General Letitia James was dismissed on April 12, concerning his February executive order banning transgender woman’s participation in activities in county facilities.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's lawsuit against New York State Attorney General is dismissed

Despite the dismissal of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's lawsuit against NY State Attorney General Letitia James over a transgender sports ban, the legal battle continues amid accusations of transphobia and appeals. more

By Parker Schug | 4/12/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county was filing a federal lawsuit on March 8 contesting the New York State Attorney General's cease-and-desist order on ban on biological males playing in women’s sports on county property.

Federal court judge denies Nassau County Executive's request in trans ban lawsuit

A federal judge denied the Nassau County Executive's bid to halt the state attorney general from suing over the transgender sports ban. more

By Parker Schug | 4/4/24

The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.

New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025

The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/25/24

Samantha Goetz spoke in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order banning athletes who were born as male from participating in female sports on county property.

Nassau County takes aim at some trans athletes

Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, the county is gaining new attention as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/22/24

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24