Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman brings pizzas to snow teams as part of a fundraiser for a deceased officer.
Pizza for Snow Crews Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman showed appreciation for the county’s snow crews on Wednesday by bringing a stack of warm pizzas to the Department of Public Works. This gesture followed a significant snowstorm that hit the area recently. The county executive, who is also a Republican candidate for governor this year, personally […]
Judge dismisses lawsuit aimed at ending Nassau County’s cooperation agreement with ICE
A lawsuit aimed at overturning Nassau County’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dismissed by a state judge, who found that the agreement is in line with state law. Justice Daniel Peterson of the State Supreme Court ruled that the New York Civil Liberties Union’s claims about the agreement breaching the […]
Local chefs unite in support of fallen Nassau officer while a cherished mother is honored at her funeral
Memorial for Fallen Officer and Community Response A cherished Nassau County police officer, who lost her life due to a suspected drunk driver last weekend, has been laid to rest. The Long Island culinary scene has united to offer support to her family, particularly for the devoted mother who was known for her strict yet […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman cautions that Hochul’s anti-ICE legislation will have negative consequences.
Nassau County’s Executive Criticizes Hochul’s Immigration Proposal Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has criticized state and local Democratic lawmakers over Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent proposal to end the county’s cooperative agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Hochul announced the bill on Friday, which was welcomed by local Democratic representatives, but Blakeman, a Republican, […]
Nassau County officer Patricia Espinosa dies after being hit by a suspected drunk driver
Donations Surge After Officer’s Tragic Death In the wake of the death of a New York police officer, nearly $200,000 has been raised within just two days. Officer Patricia Espinosa, aged 42, was involved in a fatal crash on Saturday morning while reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) confirmed […]
Fundraiser for deceased Nassau officer killed by drunk driver approaches $170K in less than a day
A fundraising effort for the family of fallen Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa has raised approximately $170,000 in less than 24 hours. The GoFundMe, set up by the Nassau County Police Hispanic Association after the police officer was tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver, raised over $125,000 within the first three hours. “Officer […]
Cherished off-duty Nassau County officer dies in accident involving suspected drunk driver on Long Island
A Nassau County police officer, Patricia Espinosa, tragically lost her life early Saturday morning when a suspected drunk driver ran a red light, crashing into her vehicle on a Long Island road, according to authorities. At around 6:06 a.m., the 42-year-old officer was driving her Alfa Romeo west on Route 347 in St. James when […]
Nassau Executive Blakeman criticizes Gov Hochul for turning down federal assistance
Blakeman Criticizes Hochul’s Rejection of Federal Aid Amid Severe Winter Storm Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has expressed his disappointment with New York Governor Kathy Hochul for turning down federal assistance this weekend. He argued that “useless” political decisions are compromising public safety while the state faces severe snow and ice. “In a major emergency […]
Hochul boasts about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center, but critics say it was already owed to the hospital.
State Funding for Nassau University Medical Center Faces Criticism New York Governor Cathy Hochul has announced a $109 million investment in Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC), aiming to reduce the hospital’s significant deficit and support its ongoing operational changes. However, some critics argue that this funding merely addresses financial issues that should already have been […]
DHS takes NYC Council worker into custody during Nassau County immigration meeting
Detention of NYC Council Employee by DHS Sparks Outrage The Department of Homeland Security recently detained a New York City Council worker during an immigration check, which has raised significant concerns from Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Rafael Andres Rubio Bojorquez, 53, reportedly overstayed his tourist visa from 2017, as per DHS records. Additionally, there are allegations […]