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Attorney David Mejias speaks about what he calls ‘an illegal gerrymander’ alongside some of the plaintiffs and supporters of the lawsuit filed against the Nassau County Legislature over what they claim are new district maps that favor the majority Republicans over Democrats. Joining Mejias were, from left, Pamela Korn, Mimi Pierre-Johnson, Darien Ward and John Jarvis.

Nassau Democrats, residents sue county legislature over proposed map, claiming it is gerrymandered

Nassau County Democrats, along with 21 plaintiffs from throughout each of the 19 legislative districts, have filed a lawsuit against the county legislature. They allege the recently redrawn … more

By Brandon Cruz | 8/2/23

Proponents of both sides of the Sands casino issue made their cases at the Nassau County Legislature vote on Monday.

Sands Coliseum developers get yes from legislators

Tempers flared on Monday evening as the Republican-led Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 to approve the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum lease to Las Vegas Sands, advancing a $4 billion plan to build a new state-of-the-art casino and entertainment resort on the property in Uniondale. more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/2/23

Legislator and minority leader Kevan Abrahams voted against the proposed redistricting map on Feb. 27 along with six of his Democratic colleagues in the minority. Abrahams criticized the map for representing partisan gerrymandering and violating voting rights protections for minority communities.

Nassau County passes new legislative district map

After dozens of hearings, months of public input and several heated exchanges between Nassau County lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, the final redistricting map proposal which will represent the … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/27/23

On Sept. 7, the Nassau County Legislature’s minority leader, Democrat Kevan Abrahams, urged his Republican colleagues in the majority to expand the income caps for senior citizens and the disabled that would allow them to be exempt from a percentage of their property tax assessments. Later that day, the Legislature voted to approve the increased income caps, allowing more seniors and disabled individuals to be exempt.

Legislature votes to expand tax exemptions

After a vote in the County Legislature, Nassau seniors and disabled people who earn up to $58,400 can expect to be exempt from at least 5 percent of their property tax assessments. Those who earn … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/15/22

Baldwin loses a champion

As a native Baldwinite, Joseph Scannell was inseparable from the community he grew up in, attending its schools, becoming involved in scouting and representing the Town of Hempstead hamlet as a Nassau County legislator. Scannell died of Huntington’s disease on May 13. He was 59. more

By Karina Kovac | 5/23/22

Residents have been feeling the effects at the gas pump recently, however, some employees at the Lukoil station in Lynbrook have received threats amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, even though the business is franchised by Ganesh Lall, who is Guyanese.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents aghast at growing gas prices

Motorists have been feeling the impact of inflation at the pump lately, with gas prices soaring. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/22

Mulé and Abrahams retain legislative seats

Incumbent Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé defeated newcomer Daniel Salamone Tuesday night to serve another term in the fifth legislative district, which includes Baldwin and Freeport. Mulé, a … more

11/6/19

Mulé, Abrahams and Rhoads retain legislative seats

Incumbent Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé defeated newcomer Daniel Salamone Tuesday night to serve another term in the fifth legislative district, which includes Baldwin and Freeport. more

11/6/19

Abrahams all the way in the 1st L.D.

If there were a handbook on “how to be a legislator” in the 1st District, Kevan Abrahams would be the one to write it. He has paid his dues and taken the time to understand the community’s needs. more

10/29/19

Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams said he would not support the transfer of Cow Meadow Park to Freeport until the village takes better care of its own parks.

Cow Meadow to remain in county’s hands

With discussions about a possible transfer of Nassau County’s Cow Meadow Park to the Village of Freeport in the works, Kevan Abrahams, the County Legislature’s minority leader, appeared at the … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/13/19

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