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Community members from both sides of the aisle showed their stance on the Las Vegas Sands at the County Legislature on May 22.

Nassau County Legislature OKs Sands land lease deal

Plans by the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop more than 70 acres at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale took another leap forward as the Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 on Monday to approve the land lease agreement the county unveiled last month. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/28/23

How not to make a mountain out of a molehill

Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat. more

5/25/23

Nassau County Legislature OKs Sands land lease deal

Plans by the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop more than 70 acres at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale took another leap forward as the Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 on Monday to approve the land lease agreement the county unveiled last month. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/22/23

This group from Woodland Middle School, in East Meadow, took part in the program for the 25th year. Guidance counselors and social workers work with the Bar Association to figure out which students would benefit the most from the program.

Mentoring the next generation

“All students, no matter who they are, can always use someone to talk to,” said Samantha Kahn, a social worker at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow. “Some extra support.” Kahn and … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/21/23

Sofie Glassman, an East Meadow High School sophomore, spoke about her experiences with antisemitism at a public forum held by the Nassau County Legislative Task Force.

Community members shed light on antisemitism

“A girl told me I wasn’t allowed to play with her because I was Jewish,” Sofie Glassman, an East Meadow High School sophomore, said. She and others shared their experiences with antisemitism … more

By Mallory Wilson & Hernesto Galdamez | 5/21/23

Rashid Khan was sworn in by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder as the first Muslim chaplain in the NCPD’s history.

County police swear in first Muslim chaplain

It was a historic moment for the Nassau County Police Department. For the first time in the department’s nearly 100-year history, a Muslim was sworn in as chaplain, set to provide emotional, moral … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/19/23

How they avoid saying the dirtiest word

In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . . more

5/18/23

Valley Stream South High School was under lockout on May 8 after a ‘suspicious person’ was allegedly spotted near the school by a staff member.

Valley Stream South High lockout lifted

A lockout at Valley Stream South High School that was implemented on May 8 was lifted later that afternoon. more

By Juan Lasso | 5/9/23

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, right, joined Las Vegas Sands President Rob Goldstein on April 26 to announce that a lease agreement had been signed between the county and the Sands, with plans to spend $4 billion redeveloping the Nassau Coliseum area.

Nassau County takes a gamble on Las Vegas Sands

Plans to redevelop more than 70 acres at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale took a huge step forward on April 26, after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman revealed that the county has come to terms … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/7/23

Oyster Bay Cove board passes septic law

The Village of Oyster Bay Cove is the first municipality in Nassau County to adopt a mandate requiring residents to update their septic systems, the result of a vote by the village board on April 19. … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/7/23