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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.
GOP, Dems can’t agree on district maps
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
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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
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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
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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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Mental Health Association of Nassau County is hosting their inaugural Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 8 at  Jones Beach State Park Field 5. Above, the nonproft's Executive Director Jeff McQueen.
Overdose Awareness and Prevention Walk at Jones Beach, Saturday
The Mental Health Association of Nassau County is hosting their inaugural Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 8 at  Jones Beach State Park Field 5. 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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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
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Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.
Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting
It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more
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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
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Nassau County police are searching for four men who allegedly set fire to two buses in the Green Acres Mall parking lot on July 8.
Alleged Green Acres arson suspects at large
Police are looking for four men who allegedly set fire to two buses in the back parking lot of Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream causing a third bus to be set ablaze and destroyed last month. more
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