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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

More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.

Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association

Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/27/24

Jamario Smellie was arrested after allegedly scamming a 94-year-old man out of close to a quarter million dollars on April 5.

Brooklyn man allegedly fleeces elder of $250K in Valley Stream

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 94-year-old Valley Stream man out of $250,000 in a Publishers Clearing House scam. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

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

Former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, Caitlyn Jenner, joins Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to support his executive order banning certain transgender athletes from women’s sports at county facilities. Under the ban, Jenner would not be allowed to participate in organized teams dedicated to women on county property.

Caitlyn Jenner backs Bruce Blakeman’s transgender athlete ban

Caitlyn Jenner wouldn’t be allowed to participate in women-focused team sports on Nassau County property — but she’s OK with that. more

By Parker Schug | 3/18/24