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Nassau County has not released any details of its cybersecurity contract, nor disclosed information about a state of emergency declaration.
Nassau's mysterious state of emergency may be illegal
  Nassau County may have illegally declared a state of emergency for cybersecurity — a declaration that was not even known until revealed in a letter to a reporter by a county … more
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Joseph Soviero, Sikander Iqval, Legislator John J. Giuffrè, and Frank DeLucia.
West Hempstead crosswalk is a step in the right direction
Nassau County Legislator John J. Guiffrè had a novel idea while driving recently. He stopped his vehicle and waited as a pedestrian was getting ready to cross the road at a lighted crosswalk. … more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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Dozens showed up outside of the Hempstead Town Hall to rally for a fair redistricting process. They claim town officials are not looking to properly represent some of the population changes in the town, including a growth in communities filled with people of color.
Town council faces battle over redistricting
Dozens of neighbors rallied outside of Hempstead Town Hall last week demanding transparency, fair representation and free speech in the efforts to draw new lines for six town districts. Those who … more
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Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder held up stolen catalytic converters as well as bags of the metallic dust the precious metals inside them are grounded into during a news conference last week highlighting a major theft ring bust. This bag is likely worth thousands of dollars, according to officials.
Police bust catalytic converter theft ring
Those worried they might be next to have valuable parts stolen from their cars can breathe a small sigh of relief. more
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Political science professor Daniel Magleby tells a Nassau County Legislature redistricting committee last week its maps from both Democrats and Republicans show clear gerrymandering. Final maps determining who will represent who at the county level are expected as early as this week.
GOP, Dems can’t agree on district maps
Nassau County Republicans and Democrats remained far apart when it comes to redistricting the county legislature. And as a final map is expected to be released this week — if not already … more
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History will not save Donald Trump
I rarely make snap judgments, because I don’t think it’s fair to the party who is the subject of my attention. I have known Donald Trump personally, and on three occasions I was his counsel. more
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, flanked by Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Tatum Fox, the deputy county executive, pledged to support New York’s new gun laws while still hoping they are ultimately overturned, during a news conference last week.
Blakeman reluctantly supports 'safe zones'
The U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on a number of controversial topics as of late. But while a lot of attention is paid to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, another salient issue has seemingly been overshadowed: gun rights. more
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One kind of identity politics is no longer a winner
There are all kinds of people who seek public office. Some are former government officials hoping to work their way up the political ladder. Others . . . more
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.
County funds set aside for opioid crisis
Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more
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