Keyword: Bruce Blakeman
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Hofstra University is suing the Nassau County Planning Commission for allegedly failing to notify the public about a series of meetings to consider the proposed $4 billion casino for the Nassau Hub, near the Coliseum, above, sought by the Las Vegas Sands resort company.
Hofstra University sues county planning commission over $4 billion Nassau Hub casino proposal
Hofstra University is suing the Nassau Planning Comission over claims of violating the state's open meeting law by failing to give the public sufficient notice about a public hearing in March to … more
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In his State of the County speech on Feb. 28, Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman described what he considered a successful first year in office, giving credit to law enforcement and the County Legislature for working with him on a number of initiatives to help bring some of his campaign promises to fruition.
Bruce Blakeman claims a successful first year in office in his State of the County address
It’s been a little more than a year since Bruce Blakeman officially took office as Nassau County executive. Since then, how much has life improved for the nearly 1.4 million people living under his administration? more
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At the Capitol, it was almost as if I’d never left
Last month I made my first visit to Capitol Hill since Dec. 28, 2020, the day I had cast my final vote on the floor of Congress before my retirement from the House of Representatives. more
State Sen. Kevin Thomas, second from left, was joined by Nassau County Legislators Carrié Solages, far left, Debra Mulé and Joshua Lafazan at a news conference to discuss the county’s freezing of property tax assessments for a third consecutive year. County Executive Bruce Blakeman had pledged to fix the entire system of assessments while campaigning against Laura Curran.
Nassau County tax assessments remain frozen
It’s a vital component of the property tax system, yet for the third straight year, Nassau County won’t be conducting a tax assessment of homes and businesses. more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mayor Edwin Fare joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman last week calling for major overhauls to Valley Stream’s Long Island Rail Road station, citing deteriorating conditions like crumbling concrete, weakened overpasses, and rusting steel.
Mayor wants MTA to revamp LIRR station
Crumbling concrete, weakened overpasses, rusting rebar. It’s a fact of life at the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, Mayor Edwin Fare says. But that kind of deterioration is … more
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