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RRDA hopes to highlight aspects of Nassau County’s culture, history and businesses, such as historic Sagamore Hill, to encourage tourism.

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s lawsuit against New York State Attorney General Letitia James was dismissed on April 12, concerning his February executive order banning transgender woman’s participation in activities in county facilities.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's lawsuit against New York State Attorney General is dismissed

Despite the dismissal of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's lawsuit against NY State Attorney General Letitia James over a transgender sports ban, the legal battle continues amid accusations of transphobia and appeals. more

By Parker Schug | 4/12/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county was filing a federal lawsuit on March 8 contesting the New York State Attorney General's cease-and-desist order on ban on biological males playing in women’s sports on county property.

Federal court judge denies Nassau County Executive's request in trans ban lawsuit

A federal judge denied the Nassau County Executive's bid to halt the state attorney general from suing over the transgender sports ban. more

By Parker Schug | 4/4/24

The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.

New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025

The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/25/24

Samantha Goetz spoke in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order banning athletes who were born as male from participating in female sports on county property.

Nassau County takes aim at some trans athletes

Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, the county is gaining new attention as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/22/24

Former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, Caitlyn Jenner, joins Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to support his executive order banning certain transgender athletes from women’s sports at county facilities. Under the ban, Jenner would not be allowed to participate in organized teams dedicated to women on county property.

Caitlyn Jenner backs Bruce Blakeman’s transgender athlete ban

Caitlyn Jenner wouldn’t be allowed to participate in women-focused team sports on Nassau County property — but she’s OK with that. more

By Parker Schug | 3/18/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county is filing a federal lawsuit contesting the New York State Attorney General's cease-and-desist order on ban on biological males playing in women’s sports on county property.

Nassau makes a federal case out of trans gender ban

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Mark Mullen, a Nassau County parent of a female athlete, are filing a federal lawsuit contesting New York State Attorney General Letitia James' cease-and-desist order halting the county's ban on biological males playing in women’s sports on county property. more

By Parker Schug | 3/6/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the March 1 news conference to respond to state Attorney General Letitia James’ letter, saying that Blakeman’s recent executive order, preventing trans athletes from women’s sports in county facilities, is transphobic and illegal.

New York state says stop to Nassau County’s trans athlete ban

In response to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blackman’s Feb. 21 executive order banning trans athletes from playing in female sports in county facilities, state Attorney General Letitia James sent a cease-and-desist order on March 1 that demanded that the county immediately rescind the executive order, stating that is transphobic and illegal under New York Human and Civil Rights Laws. more

By Parker Schug | 3/1/24

The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad and RVCPD are investigating the discovery of possible human remains found in Rockville Centre on Friday afternoon.

Cops: Possible human remains found in Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre Police are investigating the discovery of possible human remains found in the woods southwest of Peninsula Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue. Officers responded after … more

By Daniel Offner | 2/24/24

State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, the same judge who previously invalidated Sands' lease with Nassau County back in November, ruled on Feb. 23 that an additional agreement Sands had with the Coliseum's previous leaseholder is also invalid.

State Supreme court deals another blow to Sands' plans for Nassau hub in Uniondale

In a significant setback for the Las Vegas Sands' ambitious plans to develop a multi-billion dollar resort and casino around the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, a state judge has declared that the company lacks a valid lease for the Coliseum and its surrounding land. more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/23/24

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