If enacted, the ban would be applied to gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months.
The proposed maps make big changes to some Long Island districts.
“People [who are presumed innocent] are thrown into a cage because they can't afford their freedom," said policy council Jared Trujillo.
The new maps drastically change Long Island's districts, and could give another seat to Democrats.
The Nassau County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
The state Republicans will be picking their candidates for governor, senate and more seats at a Long Island hotel.
The state says the new county executive does not have the authority to override its orders, though.
The career prosecutor has spent 32 years working in the office she now heads. She said she's committed to keeping residents safe.
The Republican vowed to transform Nassau County and to "leave no community behind."
Residents who need tests can pick up the kits for free at the drive-through event.
Some called the county executive-elect's decision politically motivated, but he says it's "common sense."
The Nassau county executive-elect said that he will use a "common sense" approach and won't enforce the mandate when he takes office.
The Nassau County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
The team will help the county executive-elect's administration take over when he is sworn in next month.
The Nassau County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
Bruce Blakeman said he will keep the county's police commissioner and sheriff, and announced planned appointments to other offices.
The county executive-elect named his chief deputy and transition head, and is looking for residents to hire for his new administration.
The incumbent Nassau County executive lost to her challenger by a little more than 2,000 votes -- not enough to trigger a recount.
Trustees voted 7-0 to ban the sale. Residents could force the measure to a referendum, but a petition needs to be filed within 30 days.
The village is considering passing a law that would ban the sale of cannabis products within its limits. Residents can still sound off.
Proposed Local Law would prohibit the licensed sale of cannabis and/or on-site consumption sites within Village boundaries.
Laura Curran and Bruce Blakeman are squaring off for the seat to lead the county. Here are the latest results.
Todd Kaminsky and Anne Donnelly are racing off to become the county's next district attorney. Find the results here.
The bipartisan council will advise the county executive and legislature on matters important to the disabled community.
Here are the candidates and propositions you'll see on the ballot before you head to the polls on Nov. 2.
Election Day is fast approaching. Patch reached out to candidates to find out why they're running this year.
The federal money would help pay for programs that aid residents in changing careers, and would target areas most affected by the pandemic.
The David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence gives the county a permanent, state-of-the-art facility to train new officers.
The village will be voting on a law to bar the sale of cannabis products within its boundaries. A public hearing will be held on Nov. 4.
The Nassau County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.
The acting DA is submitting legislation that would have jurors paid minimum wage for their time, instead of just $40 a day.
A ceremony honored Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, who fought a "historic battle" for fair voting districts in the 1990s.
More than 1 out of every 10 Nassau County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.
The Nassau County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.
Curran's plan would send $375 to 400,000 households. But the Legislature has been on summer recess since Aug. 2.
See the latest announcement from the Nassau County Government.