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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

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Former Hempstead town supervisor Laura Gillen claimed victory in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. She'll face off against Hempstead town councilman Anthony D'Esposito in November.

Gillen declares victory in 4th Congressional District

Laura Gillen is a step closer to claiming the open U.S. House seat left vacant by Kathleen Rice. The former Hempstead town supervisor was projected to win the Democratic primary for the 4th … more

By Kyle Chin | 8/23/22

Manganos get more time to appeal conviction

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and his wife, Linda, have been granted a few more weeks of freedom from jail while they continue to appeal their sentences. The Manganos were scheduled … more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance companies.

Mangano ordered to pay more than $10 million in fraud case

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, sentenced to a 12-year prison term in a bribery scandal, is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance … more

By James Bernstein | 7/15/22

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