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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

The members of the Nassau County Temporary Districting Advisory Commission delegations presented their initial drafts of redistricted county legislative maps on Nov. 10. The Republican and Democratic maps are shown above.

South Shore residents sound off over redrawing of maps

After more than two months of intense back-and-forth, the Nassau County Temporary Districting Advisory Commission is entering its final phase of redrawing the county’s 19 legislative districts … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/17/22

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

The Valley Stream Central High School district is on lockdown following a shooting threat made on social media targeting North and South Valley Stream high schools.

Valley Stream Central district on lockdown amid shooting threat

The Valley Stream Central High School district opened its doors to students and staff under a district wide lockdown in response to a school shooting threat posted on social media, according to a … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/25/22

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

Local leaders decry Baha’i persecution in Iran

Baha’is, Iran’s largest non-Muslim religious minority, has long endured persecution by the hands of Iranian authorities, but the UN and international human rights agencies have raised … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/16/22

The Village of Valley Stream in partnership with various local and county agencies, business groups, and non-profits refurbished the police booth at the Gibson train station.

Village refurbishes worn-out police booth

A dilapidated police booth in front of the Gibson Long Island Rail Road station, with its chipped wooden door and white-stained, blocked-up windows, has long since seen brighter days. But that all … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/1/22

Valley Stream resident Herchell M. Blackwood was numbered among more than a dozen members injured after a van crashed on the Greene County Thruway last week.

Valley Stream man injured in Greene County van crash

A Valley Stream man was numbered among more than a dozen members of a New York City church group who were hospitalized after a van crashed and overturned last Wednesday on the state Thruway in Greene … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/1/22

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