Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman swore in 26 citizens as “special deputies” who will be activated to assist the county during emergencies, such as a terrorist attack or a natural ...

More than two dozen people were sworn in as provisional special deputies by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday, fueling fresh concerns about a program Democratic lawmakers and community ...

Lack of sufficient funding "is forcing families to make tough decisions regarding placing a loved one in a nursing home," legislators and advocates wrote the governor.

Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through the unfolding tragedy of the ...

The program has drawn controversy since it was first introduced earlier this year when some community members referred to it as an “armed militia”.

The News-Leader newsroom chose what we believe were the top 10 topics that shaped Nassau County in 2024. These topics ...