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 […]
Hochul and Mamdani receive unfavorable ratings from 60% of Nassau County voters as Republicans leverage fear: poll
Poll Shows Disturbing Disapproval for Governor Hochul and Mamdani A recent Republican poll indicates that over 60% of voters in Nassau County are dissatisfied with Governor Kathy Hochul’s performance, particularly concerning her affiliation with mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani. According to a survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, 61% of respondents disapprove of Hochul’s governor role, […]
Nassau official Bruce Blakeman supports police after securing broad endorsements from law enforcement in his campaign.
Blakeman Receives Support from Local Police Unions On Tuesday, Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, celebrated gaining the backing of all police unions in the county as part of his Republican reelection campaign. During a gathering at Massapequa Park, he was joined by representatives from Suffolk County Police, New York State Police, and Port Authority […]
Nassau County introduces a new police team aimed at protecting schools from shootings
With the return of most Long Island students to school just a week away and in light of a recent school shooting in Minneapolis, Nassau County has outlined new measures aimed at ensuring the safety of children. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, along with Police Chief Patrick Ryder, revealed the formation of a new “strategic […]