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LEGISLATURE TO RENAME COUNTY POLICE HEADQUARTERS AFTER FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICE COMMISSIONER

The Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature held a press conference on July 30^th, to announce the naming of the Nassau County Police Department headquarters building after former Police Commissioner William J. Willett. Commissioner Willett, who s...

NASSAU LEGISLATURE JOINS WITH NCPD AND NYPD TO UNVEIL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT LAW ENFORCENT

As the Nassau County Police Department and thousands of NYPD officers living on Long Island continue to battle an anti-police sentiment coupled with calls to “defund the police,” the Nassau County Legislature joined with local communit...

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE ASKS GOVERNOR TO ALLOW OUTDOOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE ASKS GOVERNOR TO ALLOW OUTDOOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES

Urges Him to Change Guidelines for Public Pools

Following the State guidance that was sent out regarding Graduation ceremonies, Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello sent ...

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE LEADS VIRTUAL FOOD DONATION RAISES MORE THAN 5,000 LBS. OF FOOD

Last month, the Nassau County Legislature Majority Caucus joined with Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Food Bank to host a virtual food drive in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased demand for donations.

The drive allowed users to shop for...

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE JOINS WITH SCOUTS AND VETERANS TO KICK OFF MEMORIAL DAY INITIATIVE

As we endure another month of the COVID-19 pandemic, an announcement was recently made that residents would not be able to place American flags on graves at military cemeteries for Memorial Day, most notably Calverton National Cemetery in Suffolk County. ...

LEGISLATIVE MAJORITY AND LONG ISLAND CARES ARE HOSTING A VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

LEGISLATURE HOLDS EMERGENCY VOTE TO ACCEPT FUNDS TO HELP COVID-19 OUTBREAK RELATED PROGRAMS

The Nassau County Legislature held an emergency vote today to approve financial assistance from the federal government to help with COVID-19 related programs. Under the federal CARES Act, Nassau County will receive $12,775,244 from the Department of Housi...

LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES UNTIL JUNE 11TH TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES

LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES UNTIL JUNE 11^TH TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES WITHOUT INTEREST OR PENALTIES

As Nassau residents and businesses struggle to cope with the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, which has halted ...

LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES UNTIL JUNE 11TH TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES

LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES UNTIL JUNE 11^TH TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES WITHOUT INTEREST OR PENALTIES

As Nassau residents and businesses struggle to cope with the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, which has halted ...

MAJORITY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES UNTIL JUNE 11 TO PAY PROPERTY TAX

As Nassau residents and businesses struggle to cope with the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, which has halted almost all economic activity in the county, Majority Legislators have submitted an emergency resolution to give residents an...

NASSAU COUNTY REQUEST FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford would like to inform the public that Nassau County is accepting donations of medical supplies during this unprecedented National State of Emergency.

DONATIONS OF THE BELOW MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN 

UNOPENED BOXES/PAC...

LEGISLATURE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH, HONOR BLACK LEADERS

On Monday, February 24^th, the Nassau County Legislature honored two community leaders as part of its Black History Month celebration. Each of the honorees have made significant contributions to making Nassau County the great community it is today.

The hono...

BILL REQUIRING QUARTERLY CRIME REPORTS FROM NCPD PASSES LEGISLATURE

After introducing legislation earlier this month to require the Nassau County Police Department to produce a quarterly crime report on statistics relating to the effect of cashless bail in Nassau County, and after holding a hearing on the issue on Februar...

LEGISLATIVE MAJORITY INTRODUCES BILL REQUIRING QUARTERLY CRIME REPORTS

The Legislative Majority Caucus will be holding a hearing on the ill-conceived Criminal Justice Reform passed by New York State. The so-called reform has led to suspects charged with serious crimes being released all over the state. In Nassau County, Poli...

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 2, 2020

On January 2nd, the County released a new assessment roll for the 2021-2022 year. Despite the rapidly approaching grievance deadline, many residents have not yet received new Notices of Tentative Assessment, leaving them with just a little over a month to...

LEGISLATURE INTRODUCES RESOLUTION EXTENDING TAX GRIEVANCE DEADLINE

The Nassau County Legislature has introduced a resolution to extend the deadline of the Property Tax Assessment Grievance Period until April 1st.

On January 2nd, the County released a new assessment roll for the 2021-2022 year. Despite the rapidly approach...

LEGISLATURE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES RELIEF FOR SANDY VICTIMS

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed legislation at the January 27^th Legislative Meeting in Mineola that will continue to support those still rebuilding their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The measure extended the waiver for all Co...

DENISE FORD SWORN IN FOR NEW TERM AS NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR

DENISE FORD SWORN IN FOR NEW 

TERM AS NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR 

On Monday, January 13th, Legislator Denise Ford was sworn in for a new term in the Nassau County Legislature for the 13^th Legislative Session. Nassau County Clerk Maureen O&am...

LEGISLATURE PASSES S.A.F.E.R. GRANT TO INCREASE FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDS

LEGISLATURE PASSES S.A.F.E.R. GRANT TO INCREASE FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDS 

On Monday, January 13^th, the Nassau County Legislature held their first committee meeting of 2020, and passed funding for Nassau’s volunteer fire departments...

LEGISLATOR FORD TO HOST PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE WORKSHOPS IN 4TH LD

Thursday

January 16, 2020

7:00 Pm to 9:00 PM

Long Beach Public Library

111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach

Thursday

January 30, 2020

1:00 Pm to 3:00 PM

Island Park Public Library

176 Long Beach Rd., Island Park

Legislator Denise Ford is hosting 2020 Property Tax Assessmen...

LEGISLATOR FORD ATTENDS DEDICATION OF JOHN J. CIOTTI MEETING ROOM

LEGISLATOR FORD ATTENDS DEDICATION 

OF JOHN J. CIOTTI MEETING ROOM 

On Monday, December 10th, Alternate Deputy Presiding Officer Denise Ford joined with the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature and the family of the late Legisl...

Legislator Denise Ford has teamed up with the United States Marine Corps for the Toys for Tots Drive

New, unwrapped toys will be collected until

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16^TH

Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive drop-off boxes for new, unwrapped toys will be located at the following Nassau County locations:

EAST MEADOW:

Main Lobby of Administration Building - ...

LEGISLATURE VOTES TO CREATE OFFICE OF CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE

Last month, the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature added amendments to the County Executive’s Budget to create an Office of Crime Victim Advocates to aid victims and witnesses of violent crimes in Nassau County. Today, the Legislat...

LEGISLATOR FORD ANNOUNCES THAT THE NUMC MAMMOGRAPHY VAN IS COMING TO OUR AREA

Thursday, December 5, 2019 • 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM •

Stop & Shop Plaza – East Park Ave., Long Beach

Legislator Denise Ford is bringing the Nassau University Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van to the 4^th Legislative District ...

LEGISLATOR FORD VISITS ATLANTIC BEACH RESCUE

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford recently visited Atlantic Beach Rescue to see first-hand Rescue 3628, which recently was upgraded with an integrated FLIR camera that Legislator Ford provided the funding for. With this new equipment, 3628 Atlantic Bea...

LEGISLATOR FORD PROMOTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Legislator Denise Ford would like to encourage all victims of domestic violence to seek help. The Safe Center Long Island is a local organization that provides assistance and support to victims of domestic vio...

LEGISLATURE JOINS WITH STATE ASSEMBLY TO ANNOUNCE REASSESSMENT RELIEF CREDIT

Assemblyman Ed Ra has introduced new legislation in the State Assembly to address the unfair burden placed on residents whose taxes will go down, but will continue to pay more than their fair share of property taxes because of the proposed five year phase...

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN

 REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS

Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. Legislator Denise Ford and the Nassau County Department of Health off...

PLEASE DONATE BLOOD - NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR DONORS

REGION’S BLOOD SUPPLY HAS NEVER BEEN LOWER Critical blood shortage stems from decline in donor base                      and increased de...

LEGISLATOR FORD CONGRATULATES GIRL SCOUTS ON ACHIEVING BRONZE AWARD

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford recently attended the Girl Scouts Bronze Awards ceremony for Girl Scout Troops #2356 and #2235.  The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Congratulations to our new Bro...

MINORITY CAUCUS FAILS TO OVERRIDE VETO OF “ASSESSMENT BILL OF RIGHTS”

Earlier this Summer, the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature introduced a number of bills meant to help improve fairness and transparency in the County Executive’s Assessment Process. After passing the full Legislature, the County E...

LEGISLATOR FORD HONORED AS 2019 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford was recently honored by Assemblywoman Missy Miller when she was chosen as a 2019 Woman of Distinction.

“Thank you Assemblywoman Miller for selecting me as one of your honorees. I was proud to have shared in th...

LEGISLATOR FORD JOINS WITH FABIEN COUSTEAU OCEAN LEARNING CENTER TO CLEAN UP OUR BEACHES

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford was proud to participate in International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 21st, joining with Fabien Cousteau from the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center, and helped in the mission to make our beaches CLEAN!

LEGISLATOR FORD JOINS COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT WORLD TRADE CENTER SAPLING

On September 14^th, Alternate Deputy Presiding Officer Denise Ford joined with County Executive Laura Curran to accept a white oak tree sapling that was grown from the acorns of a memorial tree at New York City’s 9/11 Memorial. The sapling is bei...

SCHOOL IS OPEN – DRIVE CAREFULLY!

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious when driving now that school is open, especially when driving in school zones.

School zones are areas marked off near all schools. These areas usually have slower speed ...

LEGISLATOR FORD AND THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFER SAFETY TIPS TO PREVENT STOLEN CARS

LEGISLATOR DENISE FORD AND THE 

NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFER 

SAFETY TIPS TO PREVENT STOLEN CARS 

AND LARCENIES FROM VEHICLES

Legislator Denise Ford and the Nassau County Police Department would like to alert the public tha...

Legislator Denise Ford Invites You To Attend The 16th Annual F. F. Harry S. Ford Blood Drive

Thursday, September 5, 2019  •  3:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall – 970 W. Beech St., Long Beach

National statistics have proven that one in three people will require a blood transfusion at some point in the...