Nassau County executive promises increased police presence and expanded ICE if Mamdani is victorious in NYC
The Nassau County Executive’s Promises in Light of Upcoming Election The leading official in Nassau County, located on Long Island, New York, has made a commitment to bolster police presence and enhance cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should Zoran Mamdani emerge victorious in the upcoming mayoral election. Bruce Blakeman, the Republican County […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman promises to increase police hiring and enhance the ICE agreement if Zohran Mamdani is victorious in NYC.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has stated his intention to hire more police officers and enhance collaboration with ICE if Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani succeeds in the New York mayoral election. Blakeman, a Republican seeking re-election this month, made this commitment to draw residents from the borough to the island, according to his spokeswoman. “If […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman meets with injured officer, sharing messages from Trump.
Police Officer Recovering After Serious Motorcycle Accident Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman visited Officer Michael Hyland, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Long Island. During the visit, Blakeman received a message from President Trump urging Hyland to “get better,” according to officials. Hyland, a 53-year-old member of the Nassau County Highway Patrol, […]
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 […]