The Latest Breaking News from Nassau County

A Florida wife grew suspicious of her husband’s phone call; deputies found him in a Lowe’s parking lot about to buy $14,000 in gift cards

In a swift response, Nassau County deputies saved a resident from losing fourteen thousand dollars to a group of scammers who were pushing him to buy gift cards under a tight two-hour deadline. This event signals an alarming increase in reported fraud cases locally. Authorities remind the public that no…

The Times of India · Aug 30

In 1998, HHPC launched a pollution-control plan for New York's Hempstead Harbor. 13 years later, its northern segment reopened to shellfishing after being closed for more than 40 years

The restoration of northern Hempstead Harbor in Nassau County, New York, demonstrates how long-term cooperation and pollution-control measures can improve water quality. After shellfish harvesting was restricted in 1966 because of water quality concerns, elevated fecal coliform levels contributed to the harbor being placed on the state’s 1998 impaired waters…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Nassau County, Not Madison or Steuben, Is Long Island's Real ICE Holdout — And a Federal Judge Just Sided With New York

New York's Aug. 25 ICE-partnership deadline has passed. A federal judge upheld the ban, but Nassau, Long Island's real holdout, still hasn't complied.

Latin Times · Aug 27

Bruce Blakeman Says Hochul, Mamdani Tax Policies Could Force Families To Sell Homes, Businesses: ‘That’s Just Wrong’

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) in the gubernatorial race, aimed at Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Sunday, arguing their tax policies could make it harder for New Yorkers to pass family wealth to future generations.

Benzinga · Jul 27

Banning Parents from Possessing Guns Because Their Child Has Described Thoughts of "Harming Herself Using a Rope" Violated Second Amendment

The ban was imposed even though police officers "examined [the parents'] gun safes, confirming that the firearms were stored in locked safes with trigger locks."

Reason · Jul 9

Nassau County (N.Y.) Buffer Zone Outside Houses of Worship Struck Down

Nassau County's Religious Safety Act "makes it unlawful for any person to," "from one hour before to one hour after… The post Nassau County (N.Y.) Buffer Zone Outside Houses of Worship Struck Down appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 22

Trump’s early midterm stops only touch on lawmakers

President Donald Trump has yet to embark on a robust midterm campaign schedule, and his handful of initial rallies have been far from targeted messages talking up GOP candidates. In the most recent two trips to districts that could help determine whether Republicans retain control of the House, the president…

Roll Call · Jun 8

Migrant in New York suspected of killing roommate and Wendy’s coworker within hours of each other

The suspect had been living in the US since he was 12 years old

The Independent UK · May 3

Stefanik drops bid for N.Y. gov, retiring from Congress

The announcement comes just days after Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman decided to jump into the race.

Axios · Dec 19, 2025

George Santos continues apology tour amid reports New York authorities may seek to throw him back in prison

Former Republican congressman recounts horrified reaction to prison life as Nassau County district attorney hints she could pursue fresh charges against him

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025