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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
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An eight-year-old girl was struck in a hit-and-run on Feb. 12 in the community driveway behind Dartmouth Street. Nassau County police are investigating the incident.
Eight-year-old girl struck in alleged hit-and-run near Dartmouth Street
A Valley Stream man was arrested after a hit-and-run of an eight-year-old girl on Feb. 12, according to Nassau County police. Heath Underweiser, 52, was driving his black SUV through the community … more
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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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Reputed Ms-13 gang member Denis Gutierrez-Marcos pleaded guilty on Feb. 10 to murder and related charges for two shootings in Hempstead in 2020.
MS-13 member pleads guilty to 2020 Hempstead murder
Denis Gutierrez-Marcos, a reputed member of the MS-13 street gang, pleaded guilty to murder and related charges for two shootings in Hempstead in 2020. more
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Sister Margie Kelly, the director of parish outreach at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church, works with volunteers to clean and stock the pantry.
Food prices are up. Here's how Valley Stream officials are fighting hunger.
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt … more
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Acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram, 23, of Elmont. She thanked those who have supported her through her recovery and asked for prayers as she continues to heal from this traumatic event.
Police increase reward for Elmont acid assailant to $50,000
Nafiah Ikram — the 23 year-old Elmont victim of an acid attack — has one message for her unidentified assaulter: "they are going to get their karma one day." Ikram was assaulted on March 17, … more
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Nassau County's mysterious state of emergency may be illegal
Nassau County may have illegally declared a state of emergency for cybersecurity — a declaration that was not even known until revealed by the county's legal counsel. more
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Emmanuel Depas, far left, Marie Pereira, Judith Hospedales and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages gathered at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building the day before the 13th anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake to raise awareness of a new immigration policy.
New plan would give Haitian migrants more legal support
It’s been more than a decade since an earthquake devastated Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people, and leaving so many more thousands homeless. To this day, the Caribbean country continues to … more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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Jackson Metellus of Valley Stream was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Dec. 12, 2022.
Valley Stream man found guilty of drug and weapons charges
A Valley Stream man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on drug and weapons charges by county prosecutors after a search of the man’s residence turned up two firearms and a stash of drugs. Jackson Metellus, 41, was … more
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