No answers given for Jimmy Carter Nassau County flag flap
A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
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A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan tried to get answers on Monday.
A Republican county official on Long Island who had refused to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter has changed his mind.
Recently, County Executive Bruce Blakeman seemingly refused to comply with the federal mandate, but on Sunday he released a statement saying flags will be lowered at county-operated buildings while Carter lies in state. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
One Republican county executive on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff in memory of late President Jimmy Carter. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4gHdKuF
Democratic National Committee member Robert Zimmerman and Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman have a spirited debate days before 2024 Election Day.
On the verge of a momentous 2024 Election Day, here's what people in the know are saying about the key races between Democrats and Republicans in the Tri-State Area. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Days after Donald Trump's campaign rally, security is high around Nassau Coliseum again Sunday for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Donald Trump supporters were greeted by tight security for a rally Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Amid extremely tight security on Wednesday, the former president's fans said they are ready for him to retake the White House. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The former president is scheduled to speak at Nassau Coliseum, and lawmakers and police say the area will be the safest place in the country.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week on Long Island, his first after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt in Florida. Local leaders gathered to discuss security preparations.
Some Democrats claim Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman spent $100,000 of taxpayer dollars sending campaign mailers that benefit Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito, who's running for re-election.
The controversial plan for a Las Vegas Sands casino on Long Island cleared a major vote to move forward.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Nassau County lawmakers approved a controversial transgender athlete ban in a 12-5 vote after a judge struck down the executive order.
It comes after a judge struck down County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports from Mineola.
A previous version of this story referred to Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream) as the sponsor of the bill to have Juneteenth recognized as a county holiday in Nassau. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
New York City's congestion pricing start date is postponed indefinitely, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The new tolls were scheduled to start on June 30 -- less than a month away. CBS New York has team coverage of the reaction.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers reacted Thursday after former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in his "hush money" trial in Manhattan.
They went into detail about reports, purportedly posted by a group that supports an Islamic State terrorism group, making vague references to "Nassau Stadium" and the date, June 9, when India plays Pakistan. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The 911 emergency system in Nassau County went down Monday afternoon, officials said.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is not afraid to take controversial stands. Watch the full interview with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
