Nassau is not required to return $400M in unlawful red-light fees after a judge surprisingly ruled the payments were ‘voluntary’
Nassau County Avoids $400 Million Repayment for Red-Light Camera Fees A judge has ruled that Nassau County is not required to repay $400 million in red-light camera fees deemed illegal. This decision came after a rather unusual ruling indicated that drivers paid their fines voluntarily, even though they faced threats of license suspensions. The ruling […]
Nassau County plans to detain 3,000 undocumented immigrants this year with assistance from federal authorities, according to officials.
Nassau County’s Agreement with ICE to Detain Illegal Immigrants Nassau County is set to detain around 3,000 undocumented immigrants this year, thanks to an arrangement with federal officials facilitating collaboration between local police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This agreement involves ICE leasing up to 50 cells at East Meadow Jail for $195 […]
Federal lawsuit in Nassau County contests transgender sports ban
A New York state appeals court has put a hold on Long Island County’s ban against transgender athletes participating in women’s sports at county-owned facilities, despite a judge’s recent support for the measure. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is determined to proceed with the law, which was enacted in June 2024. He stated, “Nassau County […]
State appeals court puts a hold on Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes; Blakeman promises to continue enforcing the disputed law.
State Appeals Court Blocks Nassau County’s Ban on Transgender Athletes A state appeals court has issued a ruling that halts Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports at public facilities. This decision comes on the heels of a previous ruling that maintained the contentious law. The court’s preliminary injunction prevents Nassau from […]
Democrat candidate for Nassau County’s top position criticizes bail system in old social media posts
Democrats running against Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are criticizing the US cash bail system, pointing to a social media post that has resurfaced. They argue that it exacerbates “racial inequality.” On March 30, 2021, Nassau Rep. Seth Koslow expressed on Facebook, “We will criminalize poverty and exacerbate racial inequality.” This came after Andrew Cuomo […]
Nassau County turns pink for breast cancer awareness as officials commend local nonprofit for 25 years of supporting patients on Long Island
Celebrating 25 Years of Hewlett House On Tuesday, a government building in Nassau was illuminated in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Hewlett House, a nonprofit pivotal in launching Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supporting countless breast cancer patients. Bruce Blakeman, the county executive, gathered with survivors, advocates, and community leaders at the Theodore Roosevelt […]
Nassau County DA requests local Democrats to separate themselves from candidate Nicole Aloise
Nassau County DA Calls for Election Opponents to Condemn Controversial Paper The District Attorney of Nassau County is urging her political adversaries to reject a decade-old academic paper authored by a local Democratic ally, which contains claims suggesting that women might fabricate rape accusations to mask their participation in orgies. Republican DA Anne Donnelly criticized […]
Detainee in ICE custody found deceased in Nassau County jail cell, prompting investigation by New York state
Death of ICE Detainee at Nassau County Jail Inspires Investigations This week, an immigrant detainee held at Nassau County Jail was found dead, leading to investigations at both the state and local levels. The 42-year-old detainee, whose identity has not yet been released, was discovered unresponsive in his cell early Thursday morning. Paramedics were called, […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman presents a $4.2 billion county budget that includes no tax increase and an increase in police officers.
Nassau’s officials laid out their spending plans for 2026 on Monday, presenting a “financially sound” approach aimed at maintaining the current tax rates. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has outlined Nassau’s officials unveiled their budget for 2026 on Monday, describing it as a “financially sound” plan that aims to keep tax rates stable. Blakeman’s proposed budget […]
Seth Koslow, a Democratic candidate in Nassau, raises alarming allegations of a rape ‘fantasy’.
Seth Koslow, a Democratic candidate for Nassau County executive, recently made contentious remarks about false rape allegations, suggesting that some women may fabricate such claims for various reasons, including personal fantasies or revenge. His comments were part of a critique of a 2013 law aimed at protecting alleged victims of rape, which he argued could […]