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Rockville Centre Board of Education President John O’Shea did not say whether the district would vote on whether to lift the mask mandate for students.

Rockville Centre parents split on mask mandates for schools

The debate over masking children in schools has intensified in Rockville Centre since County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference on Jan. 6, at which 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

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

At a news conference Thursday, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order Thursday morning requiring school districts to vote in January on whether to require masks in classrooms.

Nassau executive signs order directing school districts to decide on mask mandate

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who took office Monday, signed executive orders Thursday morning directing local boards of education to vote in January on whether their districts should mandate mask use, while also lifting the mask mandate for all county agencies and the state's temporary mask mandate in public places. more

By Cristina Arroyo and Scott Brinton | 1/7/22

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

Supervisor Don Clavin gave a speech following his inauguration.

Town of Hempstead elected leaders sworn in

Town of Hempstead officials began their new term Jan. 4 at Town Hall. During the nearly two-hour inauguration, Supervisor Don Clavin, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, and … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 1/4/22

New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman gave his first speech after his inauguration at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City.

Bruce Blakeman takes office as Nassau County executive

Hundreds packed into the lobby of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Monday as new County Executive Bruce Blakeman, County Comptroller Elaine Phillips and County Clerk Maureen O’Connell took their oaths of office. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 1/3/22

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

Rockville Centre resident Thomas Adams was appointed as Nassau County attorney by County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman.

Bruce Blakeman appoints Rockville Centre resident as Nassau County attorney

Nassau County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman has selected State Supreme Court Justice and Rockville Centre resident Thomas Adams to serve as Nassau County attorney. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/9/21

More than 150 turkeys and 1,500 pounds of food were collected for homeless veterans at the turkey drop at the Green Turtle in East Meadow last Sunday.

E.M. eatery hosts collection for veterans

Thirty motorcycles rumbled into the parking lot of the Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow last Sunday for a special event. The Nassau County Fire Riders bikers … more

By Mallory Wilson | 11/18/21

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