Police officers from New York City are no longer accepted in a nearby county because of declining standards: ‘Should feel ashamed’
Orange County Blocks NYPD Officer Transfers Orange County officials have announced that they’re not considering accepting transfers from the NYPD, despite the latter being one of the most trained police forces in the country. A recent memo from the county stated that the New York City Police Department has changed its minimum qualifications, leading to […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman disrupts Hochul’s hospital plans.
Bruce Blakeman, the executive of Nassau County, has opted not to nominate anyone for the board of directors of the University of Nassau Medical Center. In an unexpected statement on Tuesday, he expressed his opposition to what he described as Governor Kathy Hochul’s “illegal” takeover. A Republican, Blakeman was expected to announce his board selection […]
Homeowners uncertain about new tax notices in Gwinnett County | Here’s what’s different and how to contest
Gwinnett County Homeowners Face Tax Valuation Changes In Gwinnett County, homeowners are encountering some unexpected changes regarding property tax valuations, thanks to new legislation. This year, many residents received notices that look quite different from previous assessments. There are a couple of new laws, specifically House Bill 581 and House Bill 92, that have brought […]
Surrey against Essex, Yorkshire against Notts, and others: county cricket first day – live coverage
Division 2 Table 1. Leicestershire 115 2. Derbyshire 85 3. Glamorgan 75 4. Gloucestershire 75 5. Middlesex 68 6. Kent 63 7. Lancashire 63 8. Northants 59 Division 1 Table 1. Nottinghamshire 96 2. Surrey 93 3. Warwickshire 82 4. Durham 80 5. Hampshire 79 6. Sussex 75 7. Somerset 73 8. Essex 64 9. […]
Sirens will sound throughout Nassau County on Memorial Day to mark a moment of silence for all residents.
On this anniversary, Nassau County is encouraging residents to pause twice in recognition of the area’s significant veteran community. The county’s 71 fire stations will activate alarms and flashing sirens to signal two moments of silence, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. This coordinated ritual is set for this Monday at […]
Suffolk County will pay $18 million to settle a court case regarding ‘inhumane’ conditions in its jails.
Suffolk County in New York has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a legal dispute lasting 14 years, brought by a former inmate who claimed he endured filthy living conditions filled with mice and cockroaches for over a decade. The class action lawsuit accused officials at Riverhead and Yaphank of ignoring these appalling circumstances. […]
Miami-Dade County changes to Republican voter registration for the first time ever
Miami-Dade County Sees Shift in Voter Registration For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County in Florida has shifted to having more registered Republicans than Democrats. Currently, Republicans make up 464,370 voters, accounting for 34% of the total electorate. In comparison, Democrats represent 440,790 voters, which is about 32.27%. Interestingly, those classified as “other” are a […]
County cricket day four: Surrey against Yorkshire, Lancashire facing Derbyshire, and more – live
Sunday Summary Greetings from a notably cooler Old Trafford, where the clouds have rolled in and the sky is quite grey. Currently, just four matches are still in play today after impressive victories yesterday from Glamorgan, Leicestershire, Somerset, Hampshire, and Worcestershire. Among the ongoing games, Yorkshire seems unlikely to sustain its innings at The Oval, […]
Suffolk County has serious waste issues, and taxpayers just invested $3.8 million to address them.
Big Changes Ahead for Suffolk County’s Sewer Systems In Suffolk County, around 70% of homes and businesses still depend on cesspools for waste disposal. However, officials are gearing up to replace millions of these with connections to local sewer systems. County executive Ed Romain has announced an ambitious $3.8 million initiative set to begin this […]
Lancashire versus Derbyshire, Somerset versus Sussex and more: county cricket – live coverage
Saturday Summary Good morning! It’s another bright day at Old Trafford, and we’re witnessing Jimmy Anderson’s return. While Northants and Sussex are struggling, there are some fascinating matches unfolding elsewhere starting at 11 am, so feel free to join in. After a few eventful days, Lancashire managed to surpass 450 runs against Derbyshire at Old […]