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New York county's latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union on Monday sued a county on Long Island over its latest move to ban transgender females from playing on women's sports teams at county facilities. The separate lawsuits came on the same day Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the policy into law. Months earlier, a judge had blocked a similar rule Blakeman put in place through an executive order. Both cases argue the ban violates state anti-discrimination laws. “With this law, Nassau County is once again attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from...
Bruce Blakeman said former President Trump expressed interest in holding rally in Nassau County
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said former President Trump expressed interest in holding a future rally in Nassau County."President Trump did mention to me many times, as recently as a few weeks ago, that he would like to have a rally here in Nassau County," Blakeman said.He made the comments on Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 on Monday."I don't know if anything charges after what happened this weekend," Blakeman said, referring to likely increased security around Trump's events following his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania. "My feeling is that President Trump will continue to be out with the people."Blakeman noted he...
Transgender sports ban signed into law in Nassau County
The highly controversial transgender sports ban in Nassau County was signed into law on Monday.County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the bill that he introduced, which prohibits transgender athletes from playing in women and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.The measure passed the Republican majority Nassau County Legislature in a 12-6 vote in June.Republican Howard Kopel, who voted for the ban, said transgender females have a competitive advantage."It's a common-sense kind of measure because biological males, they're stronger, they're bigger, they're faster," Kopel said.Marla Alpert, a transgender woman, said Kopel's claim is not true."I've transitioned, I've been through hormones for years...
Alleged MS-13 Member Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for 2021 Freeport Murder
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 gang member was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison after his conviction for the murder of an 18-year-old man in March 2021. Kevin Torres, 26, a/k/a Sarco, was convicted June 5, 2024, after a jury...
Police Conducting Search for Suspects Who Broke into Locust Valley Gas Station, Made Off with Cash & Cigarettes
The Second Squad reports the details of a Burglary that occurred on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:47 am in Locust Valley. According to Detectives, Second Precinct Officers responded to Citgo Gas Station, located at 320 Forest Avenue for a Commercial Burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown subject smashed the front window and entered the store. Further investigation revealed that an undetermined amount of US currency and cigarettes had been removed from the store. The subject left the scene in an unknown direction.
Nassau County faces 2 civil rights lawsuits after executive signs trans athlete ban
New York Attorney General Letitia James participates in the New York City Pride March on June 30, 2024. The suits from the state attorney general and civil rights advocates come on the same day that County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the ban into law. [ more › ]
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