First, the good news. Long Island has consistently been named one of the safest major metropolitan areas in the United States. And in recent years, Nassau County has repeatedly been named the safest county in the nation. Violent crime is down to levels that are among the lowest ever recorded. The Nassau County Police Department is second to none, and we are fortunate to have our law-and-order procedures under the leadership of Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and District Attorney Anne Donnelly, who are tough on crime and willing to enforce our laws to protect the public at the highest levels legally allowed.
Voters across Long Island went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots, and Carrié Solages picked up a decisive victory over his Republican opponent, Sheharyar Ali, retaining his seat in …
The Capri Motor Inn, on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, was shut down on Aug. 7, with structural issues. The Town of Hempstead is holding a special meeting on Aug. 31 to make sure it stays that …
The Nassau County Legislative Majority joined with Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Upper Brookville Mayor Elliot Conway to announce a local law to provide another tool for the county in its fight against the rising theft and illegal resale of catalytic converters.
“We heard from numerous veteran groups who were facing major difficulties paying rent, property taxes and maintenance on their venues,” Nicolello explained.