Nassau County DA candidate faces backlash for job advertisement inviting criminals to apply
Nassau County District Attorney Race Heats Up Democrats aiming for the Nassau County District Attorney seat find themselves in a contentious situation after New York’s upcoming DA suggested that convicted individuals could potentially earn up to $7,000 a month. The campaign for candidate Nicole Aloise has sparked backlash, with ads on Endquien.com and the hiring […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman collects $2 million for his campaign, posing a concerning challenge for his Democratic opponent.
Nassau County Executive Campaign Fundraising Update Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has significantly increased his campaign funds, raising almost $1.5 million in the first half of 2025, which is notably more than his opponent. During the period from January 15 to July 15, Republicans amassed nearly $2 million through PACs, businesses, unions, and donor contributions. […]
Officers of color file a $100M lawsuit against Nassau PD over grooming policy claimed to discriminate against nonwhite staff
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination in Nassau County Police Department A new lawsuit claims that the Nassau County Police Department has misused its grooming policies to unfairly target minority officers, particularly those with common skin conditions that predominantly affect Black men. Four officers—Garinsky Jean, Kenneth Herbert, Alexander Lenwart, and David Soto—allege that the department has violated its […]
Nassau employees unsettled after tax caller makes shooting threats at county office
A Long Island man, upset over taxes, reportedly left a disturbing phone message threatening to shoot workers at a Nassau County agency, which has become part of a troubling local trend. Robert Bogdanovic, a 59-year-old from Glenwood, is said to have made the alarming call on Wednesday, urging officials to hurry to the executive building […]
Nassau County permits police to wear face masks during ICE operations and undercover assignments
Nassau County Mask Exemption for Law Enforcement Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has announced a new exemption from the county’s contentious mask ban. This change primarily affects local police officers involved in operations, particularly those working undercover. Previously, public masking was only exempted for health or religious reasons. However, Blakeman’s executive order now allows law […]
Nassau County jail has detained over 1,400 migrants in 5 months through its collaboration with ICE.
Nassau County has detained over 1,400 undocumented immigrants for immigration enforcement since February, with local police gearing up to assist the Trump administration’s deportation initiatives. The detentions occurred at East Meadow Prison as part of a federal partnership that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced earlier this year. This collaboration has made 50 cells available […]
Nassau police prepared and equipped as ICE collaboration awaits final go-ahead
Nassau County is actively moving ahead with plans to involve local police officers as agents for ICE. Officers are currently in training and are waiting for federal approval, having already transferred some arrests to ICE custody. Despite a lawsuit from the New York Civil Liberties Union that was filed last month aiming to suspend this […]
Nassau officials explode a car, a mailbox, and a whole chicken in a dramatic fireworks warning.
Nassau County officials staged a dramatic demonstration before July 4th, highlighting the dangers of illegal fireworks. In a series of action-movie-style simulations, they destroyed cars, mailboxes, and even a rotisserie chicken to make their point clear. “Please don’t use illegal fireworks,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman urged reporters at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Each year, […]
Nassau County dismisses NYCLU lawsuit and commits to continuing its plan to designate local police as collaborators with ICE.
Nassau County officials have committed to proceeding with a plan to collaborate with ICE on behalf of ten detectives, despite a new lawsuit asserting that this action contradicts the state’s sanctuary policy. County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) expressed that he isn’t concerned by the lawsuit filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union, asserting that […]
Bill supported by Nassau PBA to reduce police suicides finally approved after a series of deaths in Long Island
New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Addressing Police Mental Health Crisis After years filled with heartache and legislative efforts, New York state legislators have approved a significant bill designed to address the rising mental health issues faced by law enforcement personnel. In a rare display of bipartisan support, the bill, which was introduced by Long Island […]