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Parents in Lynbrook and East Rockaway have mixed feelings about County Executive Bruce Blakeman signing an executive order in the attempt to outlaw mask mandates.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway parents split on mask mandates in schools

The debate over masking children in schools has intensified in Lynbrook and East Rockaway after County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference on Jan. 3, at which he announced that he signed executive orders directing local boards of education to vote later this month on whether their district should mandate mask use. more

By Cristina Arroyo, Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, speaking at his inauguration Monday, said once again that he would not enforce New York state's mask mandate for public spaces.

Nassau should enforce state’s mask mandate

Bruce Blakeman’s first public act as Nassau County executive-elect, in the second week of December, was one of rebellion. more

1/6/22

Nassau County Legislature: A year in review

The year 2021 was another busy one for the Nassau County Legislature. As we enter 2022, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the key initiatives from last year that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law. more

By Bill Gaylor | 1/6/22

Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warriors brought Christmas to wounded servicemen and women. Making the presentation to Lt. Col. Daniel Keener, the battalion commander of the Soldier Recovery Unit, second from left, was, from left, former Lynbrook Chief Kevin Bien, Santa Claus (Malverne firefighter Antonio Evola), LFD Ladies Auxiliary member Lynne Donnelly and Lynbrook Honorary Chief and NCFF-OWW Vice Chairman Steve Grogan.

Lynbrook firefighters help bring Christmas to wounded vets

Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warriors brought Christmas to wounded servicemen and women at rehabilitation units, more

12/23/21

LIRR, NICE Bus move toward greener future

The Long Island Rail Road and Nassau Inter-County Express Bus are making significant strides to reduce their carbon footprints, with the LIRR testing battery-powered trains . . . more

11/25/21

Sticks and stones — words can never harm me

You cannot burn a book in 2021. You can burn the paper and the ink and the cardboard, but in our world of e-books, you cannot ever kill the words and ideas that an author created. more

11/18/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman will be the next Nassau county executive after defeating Laura Curran for the four-year term.

Blakeman wins county executive's seat after absentee count

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, retained his Election Night lead over Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran after all absentee ballots were counted on Nov. 15, finishing with a 2,150-vote lead. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/16/21

Setting the record straight on county policing

Four years ago, as the race for Nassau County executive between then Legislator Laura Curran, a Democrat, and then State Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican, was heating up . . . more

11/4/21

Re-elect Maureen O'Connell as Nassau County clerk

Though we found both candidates in the Nassau County clerk race to be strong, we see no reason to unseat Maureen O’Connell after all she has accomplished in the past 16 years. more

10/28/21

Laura Burns is the choice in the 6th Legislative District

Rockville Centre resident Laura Burns showed a willingness to address issues throughout the district. more

10/28/21

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