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Legislator Abrahams Continues ‘Holiday of Giving’ Celebration with Bellmore Playhouse

WHAT – Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) is joining forces with an array of community partners to carry the spirit of the “Holiday of Giving” into the New Year by hosting a free movie day for...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams: Adoption of FY 2023 Capital Plan a Resounding Victory

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - During its Monday, Jan. 23 meeting, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 capital plan and a bond authorization ordinance to fund an array of critical projects across Nassau County.

After Monday&...

Minority Caucus File Legislation to Make Volunteer Firefighters Eligible for Tax Exemptions

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – To ensure that Nassau County’s volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers receive the maximum property tax exemption allowable under a recently amended state law, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. A...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Status of Police Benevolent Association Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, the membership of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) voted to approve a proposed contract spanning Jan. 1, 2018 to June 30, 2026. The contract must be approved by the Nassau County Legislat...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams Regarding Rules Committee Action on Redistricting Proposals

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, the Rules Committee of the Nassau County Legislature voted to send two redistricting proposals from the Temporary Districting Advisory Commission (TDAC) to the full Nassau County Legislature. While the proposal...

County Executive Owes Residents Action, Not Rhetoric, In New Year

As we embark upon 2023, Nassau County taxpayers should take stock of what County Executive Bruce Blakeman has - and has not - achieved during his first year in office. While he made many promises on the campaign trail and during his first year in office, ...

Legislator Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Free Community Property Tax Grievance Workshop

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their pr...

Minority Leader Abrahams Alerts CE Blakeman, Acting Assessor Cronin to More Tax Bill Errors

Below is a letter from Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) to County Executive Blakeman and Acting Assessor Cronin regarding more errors that were discovered in the 2023 General Tax bills and another tax bill that wa...

Legislator Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Virtual Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshop

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their property ta...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Legislative Approvals for Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, Nassau County Legislative committees unanimously passed key resolutions pertaining to the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan. Final approval by the full Nassau County Legislature could occur at the ne...

Statement from Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams Following Approval of Retroactive Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the Nassau County Legislature’s Rules Committee voted 4-3 along party lines to approve a $60,000 increase to an outside counsel contract between the County Attorney and Leventhal Mullaney & Blinkoff...

Statement from Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams Regarding Approval of $3.5 Million-Plus Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the Nassau County Legislature’s Rules Committee voted 4-3 along party lines to approve a $3,535,000 “on-call labor and employment counsel” contract with special counsel firm, Bee Rea...

Letter from Minority Leader Abrahams Regarding Reports of Voter Intimidation

In response to reports of attempted voter intimidation at a Levittown early voting site over the weekend by an extremist group called the Long Island Patriots,  Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) ...

Legislator Abrahams, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Host ‘Trunk or Treat’

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) partnered with Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Glory House Recovery, Inc. to host a “Trunk or Treat” family Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 29.The even...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Budget Vote

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Friday, Oct. 28, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) issued the following statement:“The Democratic Minority offered a common-sense, fiscally sustainable plan for enhancing public safet...

Leader Abrahams Urges County Executive and Majority to Support Plan to Hire 110 New Cops

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Ahead of a scheduled Friday, Oct. 28 vote to enact Nassau County’s fiscal year 2023 budget, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and his colleagues are urging the Blakeman administration an...

Minority Caucus Secures Relief For Homeowners That Were Overcharged $1.5 Million on Tax Bills

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Today, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to clear the way for correcting 842 erroneous school tax bills that caused impacted homeowners to be overcharged by more than $1.5 million. First exposed by the Minority Caucus on Oc...

Legislator Abrahams Hosts "Trunk or Treat" Halloween Event in Baldwin

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Glory House Recovery, Inc. to host a “Trunk or Treat” family Halloween celebration at the Baldwin LIRR station on Satu...

Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Tax Exemption Workshop in Roosevelt

Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport), in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, invites First Legislative District residents to participate in a Property Tax Exemption Workshop at the Roosevelt Public Library. Du...

Democratic Caucus Budget Amendments Add 110 New Police Officers, Establish NCPD Hate Crimes Division

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - The Nassau County Legislature Democratic Minority’s amendments to County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget would provide $5,582,350 in additional funding for 110 new Nassau County Police Depa...

Minority Leader Abrams Announces Discovery of Hundreds of Errors in Nassau County School Tax Bills

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and the members of the Minority Caucus joined with concerned Nassau homeowners on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to announce the discovery of substantial errors in hundreds o...

Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Tax Exemption Workshops

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport), in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, invites First Legislative District residents to participate in the ongoing 2022 series of Property Tax Exemption Workshops. Du...

Legislator Abrahams, TRIMZ Barber Shop and Baldwin Bowl Host 16th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) – To help students confidently roll into the 2022-23 school year, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) partnered with TRIMZ Barber Shop owner and event founder Leon Levar Broughton joined forces with Heeling ...

Back to School Message From Minority Leader Abrahams

Dear Neighbor:I hope that your family is enjoying a happy and healthy start to the 2022-23 school year!As we embark upon a new season of learning, life lessons and growth throughout our community, I wanted to take a few moments to share with you some ways...

7th Annual Fall Community Outdoor Market 2022

Join us and be an entrepreneur for the day * bring your own items or services to sell.  You can also make this a * Fundraising opportunity * Sell your commodities or services and make a profit for yourself, your organization, or business...Sign u...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Honors “The Brown Boyz” for Winning a Stellar Gospel Music Award

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) honored local music group “The Brown Boyz” for winning “Quartet of the Year” at the 37th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Cons...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams to Honor “The Brown Boyz” for Winning a Stellar Gospel Music Award

Legislator Kevan Abrahams to Honor “The Brown Boyz”for Winning a Stellar Gospel Music Award

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) will honor the local music group “The Brown Boyz” winning “Quartet of the Year” at the 37^th a...

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Announce Return of Community Fall Outdoor Market

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) - For the first time since 2019, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is inviting merchants, residents, organizations, and agencies to register for his seventh annual Community Fall Outdoor Market at the Baldwin LIRR S...

Statement From Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams on Unanimous Vote to Expand Property Tax Exemption

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to increase the maximum income eligibility cap for individuals applying to receive the Senior Citizens and Persons with Limited Incomes and Disabilities tax exemption...

Minority Caucus Legislation to Expand Eligibility for Tax Exemptions On Track for Emergency Approval

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and his Minority Caucus colleagues joined with their New York State Senate and Assembly counterparts on Wednesday, Sept. 7 to urge for the swift passage of Minori...

Nassau Minority Leader Abrahams and Suffolk Minority Leader Richberg Host “Best of Long Island”

(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg (D - Wyandanch) celebrated the region’s top hardwood talent by hosting the inaugural &am...

State Rules on Potency, Labeling of Legal Cannabis Fall Short

By Kevan M. AbrahamsMinority Leader, Nassau County Legislature

The advent of legal adult-use recreational cannabis in New York has exposed critical shortcomings in how the State regulates the potency of what is being sold to consumers. The Cannabis Control...

Minority Caucus Seeks County Charter Amendment to Preserve Integrity of Redistricting Process, 2023

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and his Minority Caucus colleagues have filed legislation to preserve the integrity of the process that will determine the district lines for the 2023 Legislature...

Minority Caucus Seeks Charter Amendment to Preserve Integrity of Redistricting Process,2023 Election

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and his Minority Caucus colleagues have filed legislation to preserve the integrity of the process that will determine the district lines for the 2023 Legislature...

Nassau Minority Leader Abrahams and Suffolk Minority Leader Richberg Host “Best of Long Island”

WHAT - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg (D - Wyandanch) will host the “Best of Long Island” basketball tournament on Sunday, Aug 21...

988 - A Milestone in Suicide Prevention Efforts

By Kevan M. Abrahams

Minority Leader, Nassau County Legislature

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance abuse or any type of mental health crisis, you are not alone. You matter more than you know - and there are trained, compassionate professio...

Minority Caucus Proposes Expansion of Nassau County’s Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemptions

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - The Nassau County Legislature’s Minority Caucus has introduced legislation that will deliver much-needed tax relief to income-eligible senior and disabled homeowners in Nassau County.

Filed this week, the measures would nearly d...

Legislator Abrahams and Glory House Recovery, Inc. Host National Night Out

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Uniondale Fire District, Glory House Recovery, Inc., and the Nassau County Police Department to host National Night Out at the Uniondale Fire District’s Sherm...

Legislator Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt PAL to Host Youth Summer Double-Dutch Clinic

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and the Roosevelt Police Activity League (PAL) launched its five-week series of free Double Dutch clinics for youngsters ages 7 and up at the Rev. Arthur Mackey Park on Monday, ...

Legislators Abrahams and Mulé, Cedarmore Corporation Invite Residents to Summer Farmers’ Market

WHAT: Nassau County Legislators Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) are partnering with the Freeport-based Cedarmore Corporation to host their annual seasonal Farmers’ Market at the Baldwin LIRR station. The...

Statement from Abrahams: C.E Blakeman Must Stop Playing Dangerous Political Games with Public Safety

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) issued the following statement:

“Today’s attacks from County Executive Blakeman have absolutely no credibility bec...

Statement From Kevan M. Abrahams: Capital Plan Must Meet the Needs of All Nassau County Residents

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, July 18, the Nassau County Legislature failed to approve a bond ordinance related to proposed amendments to the 2021 Capital Plan. A 13-vote supermajority is required to authorize borrowing; however, the Minority Caucus abstai...

Legislator Abrahams Joins with NuHealth and Community Partners to Host Breast Cancer Screenings

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with NuHealth and the Uniondale Public Library to host a breast cancer screening event on Thursday, August 4. Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammography, an...

Legislator Abrahams, Affinity, ShopRite, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Present “Summer Sizzler” Fair

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Affinity by Molina Healthcare, ShopRite of Uniondale, and Glory House Recovery, Inc. to present the “Summer Sizzler” community health fair on ...

Leg Abrahams and Glory House Recovery, Inc. Host National Night Out with the Uniondale Fire District

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Uniondale Fire District, Glory House Recovery, Inc., and the Nassau County Police Department to host National Night Out at the Uniondale Fire District’s Sherm...

The Answer Is: Give Uniondale Its Due

To paraphrase the late, great Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin: “All Uniondale’s asking for is a little respect.”

Uniondale residents strenuously - and correctly - object to their hometown being called anything but its proper nam...

Statement from Abrahams on Pending Departure of Nassau Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein

MINEOLA, N.Y) - Published reports revealed that Nassau County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein will leave his post at the end of July. On Monday, June 27, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) ...

Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams on Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to reproductive autonomy for American women. Following the ruling, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kev...

Statement from Abrahams on Supreme Court Decision Overturning New York State Concealed Carry Law

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – In a ruling released on Thursday, June 23, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down New York’s requirement for individuals applying for a concealed carry permit to prove “proper cause” of danger. Following the ruling, Nassau Count...

Roosevelt PAL, Legislator Abrahams Launch Summer Double-Dutch Clinic at Rev. Arthur Mackey Park

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) and the Roosevelt Police Activity League (PAL) are encouraging residents to sign up for a free five-week Double Dutch clinic at Rev. Arthur Mackey, Sr. Park, located at 49 lakeside...

‘Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom’ at Eisenhower Park

WHAT - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Legislators Siela A. Bynoe (D - Westbury) and Carrié Solages (D - Lawrence) are partnering with the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum of Na...

Minority Leader Abrahams Letter on Gas Price Gouging

NASSAU LEGISLATURE - Letter from Minority Leader Abrahams to Dep't of Consumer Affairs Regarding Gasoline Price Enforcement

Please find attached a letter from Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) tha...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Vote to Approve Sweeping Concessions Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, the Rules committee of the Nassau County Legislature voted 4-3 along party lines to approve a 10-year concessions contract with Dover Gourmet Corp.

Dover’s contract with the County was terminated in 2019 amidst al...

What Nassau’s Gas Tax Holiday Means For Your Family

By Kevan M. Abrahams

Minority Leader, Nassau County Legislature

Finally - a little bit of good news about gas prices.

On Wednesday, June 1, Nassau County will begin a gas tax holiday that will last through the rest of the year. During that time, Nassau will ...

School Safety Seminar

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Partners with Nassau County PD,  LD 1 School Districts to Host Upcoming “School Safety Seminar”

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Pol...

UPDATE: Partners with First Legislative District Libraries to Host Baby Formula Drive

WHAT: As local families struggle to navigate the impacts of a nationwide baby formula shortage, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D-Freeport) is partnering with the Baldwin, Hempstead, Freeport, East Meadow, Roosevelt, and Uniondale Public Libra...

Leg. Kevan Abrahams Partners with First Legislative District Libraries to Host Baby Formula Drive

WHAT: As local families struggle to navigate the impacts of a nationwide baby formula shortage, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D-Freeport) is partnering with the Hempstead, Freeport, East Meadow, Roosevelt, and Uniondale Public Libraries to l...

Leg. Abrahams and Mulé Secures $100,000 Community Revitalization Project Grant for Baldwin Fire Dept

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) partnered with Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) to secure a $100,000 Community Revitalization Project (CRP) grant to purchase a storage facility for the Baldwin Fir...

Leg. Abrahams Joins with NuHealth and Community Partners to Host Breast Cancer Screening Event

A second screening event is set for Wednesday, May 18 outside the EOC in Roosevelt.

(HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) partnered with NuHealth, Empire BlueCross Blue Shield HealthPlus, and local community organiza...

Statement from Abrahams on the Passing of Former Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Saturday, May 14, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) issued the following statement:

“During a lifetime devoted to service, Joe Scannell distinguished himself as an Eagle Scout, a skill...

“Mother’s Day Celebration & Health Screening Event”

Legislator Abrahams in Partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Host “Mother’s Day Celebration & Health Screening Event”

WHAT: To continue to celebrate Mother’s Day, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrah...

Abrahams Partners with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Sponsor Affinity by Molina Healthcare for

(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) partnered with the Nassau Alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and sponsor Affinity by Molina Healthcare to host an Earth Day community cleanup and spruce-up ...

Abrahams after Blakeman Administration Calls Off Vote on Settlement with Dover Gourmet Corp.

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Monday, April 25, the Nassau County Legislature was poised to vote to approve a settlement with Dover Gourmet Corporation. However, following criticism from Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and the issuance o...

Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams: LIPA Settlement a Shameful Sweetheart Deal

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, April 25, 2022, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 - 8 to approve a settlement in the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) tax certiorari lawsuit related to the E.F. Barrett power station and the Glenwood Landing power stati...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams Blakeman Administration Pulls Plug on Relief Check Program

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Friday, April 22, 2022, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that it would stop accepting applications to receive relief checks of up to $375 through the Household Assistance Program (HAP) on May 15, 2022 - a program that ...

Abrahams Partners with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Affinity by Molina Healthcare for Earth Day

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau Alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and sponsor Affinity by Molina Healthcare to host an Earth Day community cleanup and spruceup at the Dr. ...

Abrahams Joins NuHealth and Community Partners to Host Breast Cancer Screenings Hempstead/Roosevelt

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with NuHealth and local community organizations to host breast cancer screening events in Hempstead (Wednesday, May 11) and Roosevelt (Wednesday, May 18). Appointments include ...

Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Free Virtual Community Tax Grievance Workshop

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host his office’s third free, virtual community tax grievance workshop to inform residents about how to ch...

Abrahams Partners with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau Alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and sponsor Affinity by Molina Healthcare to host an Earth Day community cleanup and spruceup at the Dr. ...

Abrahams Renews Call to C.E. Blakeman, Legislative Majority to Maximize Gas Sales Tax Cut for Consu

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Following sustained advocacy by the Minority Caucus that began on March 9, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed into law a partial reduction of the County’s share of gasoline sales taxes that, based on current prices, ...

Democratic Caucus: It’s About Time County Executive Blakeman Got on Board with Plan to Cut Gas Tax

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and his Minority Caucus colleagues today said that a victory for consumers is on the horizon in the monthlong battle to cut gas taxes for Nassau County ...

Advocacy Minority Caucus, State Budget Framework Let Municipalities Suspend Local Share Gas Tax

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) applauded Governor Hochul and leaders of the New York State Assembly and Senate for reaching a tentative budget agreement that would allow Nassau County to suspen...

Minority Leader Abrahams Applauds Vote to Elevate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, the United States Senate voted 53-47 to approve Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to be appointed to the nation’s highest court. Follow...

Bruderman’s Conduct During Hearing Reaffirms Concerns About Entrusting Him with NuHealth’s Future

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – During today’s special meeting of the Nassau County Legislature, Matthew Bruderman was appointed Chairman of NuHealth by a 13-6 vote. Following today’s vote, Nassau Legislature Minority Leader Keva...

Members of Legislature’s Minority Caucus Denounce Blakeman Pick for NuHealth Chairman

Matthew Bruderman, a top GOP donor and fundraiser, was recently caught on tape condoning ‘good racism.’ The County Executive is poised to install him as the NuHealth board’s Chairman during a special April 1, 2022 meeting of ...

County Legislator Kevan Abrahams & Fidelis Care Present a Virtual Women’s History Month Celebration

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Fidelis Care to celebrate Women’s History Month with a special virtual presentation, “Celebrating Women Making a Difference in Legislative District One....

Budget Proposal to Allow Municipalities to Suspend their Local Share of Gasoline Sales Tax

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is applauding leaders of the New York State Senate for including in their one-house budget proposal language that would permit local municipalities like Nassau Co...

Republican Majority ‘Don’t Seem to be on Board’ with Minority’s Plan to Suspend County Gas Sales Tax

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - As Nassau families continue to grapple with soaring gas prices, the Minority Caucus is renewing their call for County Executive Blakeman and the Legislature’s Republican Majority to stop playing politics and join the fight to t...

Democratic Caucus Proposes Emergency Suspension of Nassau’s Gasoline Sales Tax

Democratic Caucus Proposes Emergency Suspension of Nassau’s Gasoline Sales Tax to Deliver Immediate Relief for Residents

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - As fuel prices continue to rise rapidly because of volatility on the world stage, members of the Nassau Cou...

Citing Misconduct in Randy White Scandal, Minority Leader Abrahams Opposes John ‘Rick’ Capece

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Citing his past record of violating a Nassau resident’s civil rights at the behest of former County Executive Edward Mangano’s political benefactors, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D &...

Abrahams Honors Glory House Recovery Inc. and Bethpage Federal Credit Union for their Generosity

(Pictured left to right: Rob Suarez, Terenna Williams, and Omar Simmonds)

(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) thanked Glory House Recovery Inc. and Bethpage Federal Credit Union for the generous support they delive...

Abrahams: Extension of Tax Grievance Deadline Sought by Minority Caucus a Victory for Taxpayers

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Following advocacy by the members of the Minority Caucus, the Nassau County Legislature today voted to extend the deadline for residents to file assessment challenges with Nassau County’s Assessment Review Commission ...

Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Free Virtual Community Tax Grievance Workshop

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host a second free, virtual community tax grievance workshop to inform residents about how to challenge th...

Minority Leader Abrahams, LIEOC and Nassau BOCES Present “It’s Time”

WHAT - The office of Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with SUNY, the Long Island Educational Opportunity Commission (LIEOC) and Nassau BOCES to present “It’s Time” - a seven-week webinar...

Minority Leader Abrahams to Executive Blakeman: Give Residents More Time to Grieve their Taxes

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Today, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) urged Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to immediately extend the deadline for residents to file assessment challenges with Nassau County’s ...

Legislator Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend a “Career in Renewable Energy” Webinar

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with  United Way to host a webinar to teach residents about the “Power Up” program. The program will train and certify participants to enter the fa...

brahams in Partnership with Community Development Corporation Long Island to Host a Housing Workshop

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Community Development Corporation Long Island (CDCLI) to host a series of housing workshops to help renters, veterans, seniors, and families understand the process to get ...

Abrahams Invite Residents to Attend “Lets Talk Finances” a Financial Literacy Webinars

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Melvin Greene, founder of “Tax R Us,” Devine Smith, and Janee Browne of Equitable Advisors to host a financial literacy webinar to help residents learn...

Abrahams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Invite Residents to Attend Virtual Fair

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to host a virtual employment presentation for residents who are looking for employment or those looking to change careers p...

Abrahams and TRIMZ Barber Shop Hosts 15th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - To help families that are continuing to face financial hardship amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is hosting his 15^th annual back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 25, 20...

Abrahams and TRIMZ Barber Shop Hosts 15th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - To help families that are continuing to face financial hardship amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is hosting his 15^th annual back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 25, 20...

Abrahams, Uniondale Community Leaders Celebrate Dedication of ‘Catanese Way’ in Uniondale

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Uniondale community leaders will ceremonially rename a portion of Uniondale Avenue between Nassau Road and Jerusalem Avenue as “Catanese Way” on Tuesday, Sept. 7 - an...

Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Tax Exemption Workshops

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport), in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, announces the return of in-person Property Tax Exemption Workshops for First Legislative District residents. During the worksh...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Apprenticeship Webinar with NASRCC

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport), in conjunction with the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, announces the Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Programs Webinar on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

During the webinar, partic...

Abrahams and Mulé, Cedarmore Corporation Invite Residents to Summer Farmers’ Market at Baldwin LIRR

WHAT: Nassau County Legislators Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) are partnering with the Freeport-based Cedarmore Corporation to host their annual seasonal Farmers’ Market at the Baldwin LIRR station. The...

Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt P.A.L., Clarity Surgical to Host Tennis Clinics at Centennial Park

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) partnered with the Roosevelt Police Activity League (P.A.L), and Clarity Surgical to launch a youth tennis clinic at Roosevelt’s Centennial Park on Saturday, J...

Abrahams and Others Host No Out-of-Pocket Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) is partnering with NuHealth and co-sponsors Empire BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPlus, Betty’s Breast Cancer Foundation Corp. and Michelle Photo Studio to bring the NUMC mam...

Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt P.A.L to Host Tennis Clinics for Young Residents Ages 6-16

WHAT: In conjunction with July’s observance as National Parks and Recreation Month, Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) is partnering with the Roosevelt Police Activity League (P.A.L), and Clarity Surgical ...

Minority Leader Abrahams Reacts to Executive Curran’s Proposal Create Homeowner Assistance Program

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran called upon the Nassau County Legislature to support her proposal to create the Nassau County Homeowner Assistance Program. Under her proposal, the County would utilize $100 million in ...

Roosevelt PAL, Legislator Abrahams Announce Opening of Registration for Double-Dutch Clinic

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) and the Roosevelt Police Activity League (PAL) are encouraging residents to sign up for their six-week Double Dutch clinic at Centennial Park.

Instructors Victoria Cleckley and Tami...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt PAL to Host Centennial Park Earth Day

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Roosevelt PAL to host an Earth Day community beautification event at Centennial Park. Residents of all ages are invited to attend and pitch in with planting flowers, clear...

Legislator Abrahams Announces Allocation of $1M Grant Toward Capital Improvements at Centennial Park

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - A $1 million Community Development Block Grant has officially been allocated toward the widescale reconfiguration and renovation of Roosevelt’s Centennial Park, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) has an...

Legislature Approves Renaming Road Outside Freeport HS to Ernest Kight, Jr.

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislators Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) thanked their colleagues for voting on Monday, April 26 to approve the ceremonial renaming of Brookside Avenue between Sunrise Highway and ...

Legislator Abrahams, ARC Host Virtual Tax Grievance Workshop

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Ahead of a looming deadline for Nassau County homeowners to challenge the assessed value of their homes, Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) and the Assessment Review Commission (ARC) hosted a virtu...

STATEMENT: Minority Caucus Upholds County Executive Curran’s Elected-Assessor Veto

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, the Minority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to uphold County Executive Laura Curran’s veto of a Majority proposal that sought to set in motion a return to the practice of electing the C...

Abrahams, Fidelis Care Present ‘Virtual Conversations and Reflections’

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - To celebrate Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Fidelis Care to present “Virtual Conversations and Reflections” - a series o...