Candidates in Nassau County disagree on NUMC issue as calls for state and federal action increase
Allegations regarding financial mismanagement by former leaders at Nassau University Medical Center have become a hot topic in the Nassau County District Attorney’s race, with candidates trading barbs about accountability and oversight. Democratic challenger Nicole Aloise has brought the issue to light, calling out Republican incumbent DA Anne Donnelly for not pursuing a thorough investigation […]
90 prosecutors leave Nassau County DA’s Office due to claims of ‘dictator’ leadership.
Since Anne Donnelly assumed her role in 2022, approximately 90 prosecutors have departed from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Her political opponent has also stepped down, citing a “dictator” atmosphere. Democratic candidate Nicole Aloise criticized Donnelly during a gathering outside the Mineola courthouse on Friday. “I genuinely thought I’d be with the Nassau DA’s […]
Nassau County Executive Blakeman responds to Democrats after unexpected visit to ICE jail: ‘Nothing to hide’
Nassau County Officials Respond to Democrats’ Prison Inspection Nassau County’s leaders reacted calmly to a recent visit from Democrats inspecting facilities housing detainees tied to controversial agreements with federal immigration authorities. Republican Bruce Blakeman stated that Nassau would not “hide anything” after facing a temporary denial of access to parts of the county jail on […]
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 […]