Corruption and Mob Justice in Long Island

A former Nassau County police detective conspired with the Bonanno mafia family to target the Genovese mafiosos in Long Island, leading to a mini-mob war. The detective staged fake police raids and provided inside information to the Bonannos, choosing the crime family over his duty to protect the public.

Nassau County's Agreement with ICE for Cross-Designation of Police Detectives

Nassau County in New York announced a cross-designation agreement with ICE, allowing ten police detectives to arrest and jail people under deportation orders. The move is seen as an expansion of the ICE 287(g) program, but critics warn of the risks of blurring the lines between crime prevention and immigration enforcement.

Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman criticized for comments on Nassau County law enforcement

Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman criticized Nassau County law enforcement officials during a House hearing on illegal immigration, sparking backlash for his disrespectful comments.

Mask Ban in Nassau County, New York

Nassau County, New York has signed a law banning the superfluous wearing of masks in public places, with exemptions for health, religious, or cultural reasons. The law aims to prevent criminal activities and violent protests by making it punishable with a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Nassau County Criminalizing Face Masks

Nassau County in New York criminalizes wearing face masks in public places, with exemptions for health, religious, or cultural reasons. The bill aims to prevent violent protesters from hiding their identity. Supporters say it promotes safety, while critics argue it infringes on First Amendment rights.

Controversy over the recruitment of armed citizens as 'special deputies' in Nassau County

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is recruiting armed citizens, including former police officers, to be 'special deputies' for emergency situations, facing criticism for creating an unsanctioned militia. The program has sparked a national debate on authoritarianism and raised concerns about political motivations and potential dangers.

Transgender Athletes Rights in Sports

A judge struck down an executive order in Long Island that restricted transgender athletes from using county-run parks and fields. The order aimed to prevent transgender women from participating in girls' and women's athletics, but the judge ruled it was beyond the county executive's authority.

Caitlyn Jenner supports ban on transgender athletes in women's sports in Nassau County

Caitlyn Jenner supports Nassau County's decision to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, citing fairness and integrity as key reasons.

Controversy over Trans Athlete Law in Nassau County, New York

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman defends his executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing against biological females as fair and necessary for maintaining fairness in women's sports, despite being criticized by the state Attorney General Letitia James as transphobic and discriminatory.

Controversy over Transgender Inclusion in Girls' Sports

New York Attorney General demands Nassau County to stop protecting girls' sports from transgenderism, citing violation of anti-discrimination laws. County executive issued an order to prohibit competing in sporting events of opposite biological sex. AG James threatens legal action if order not rescinded.