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LEGISLATURE HOLDS HEARING ON CROSSING GUARD STAFFING NUMBERS

The Nassau County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee held a hearing to address concerns about the shortage of Crossing Guards, and the use of Police Officers to take their place. Speakers included: Jerry Laricchiuta, President of CSEA; James ...

LEGISLATURE HOLDS HEARING ON DETECTIVE STAFFING NUMBERS

On June 4th, the Nassau County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee held a hearing to address concerns about the shortage of detectives in the Nassau County Police Department, and the possible effect on the community. Speakers included: John Wi...

S.T.O.P. Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2019Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pmBay Park – First Ave., East Rockaway

Legislator Howard J. Kopel is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Hazardous Waste Collection Program (S.T.O.P.) is comi...

LEGISLATORS FORD AND KOPEL SECURE FUNDING FOR NEW AMBULANCE IN LAWRENCE

Nassau County Deputy Presiding Officer Legislator Howard Kopel and Alternate Deputy Presiding Officer Denise Ford are pleased to congratulate the Village of Lawrence upon the dedication and arrival of a new ambulance to service the Five Towns community. T...

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LEGISLATIVE MAJORITY SUPPORTS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY STOP-ARM CAMERAS BILL IN ALBANY

Mineola, NY – On May 9^th, Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello addressed a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to urge the passage of S45...

MAY IS MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH

MAY IS MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH

As the weather gets warmer and summer draws closer, our thoughts turn toward enjoying some of the great beaches that Nassau County has to offer. Before the summer season begins, I would like to remind everyone that May is Me...

LEGISLATOR KOPEL TO HOST FREE CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTION

LEGISLATOR KOPEL TO HOST FREE 

CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTION

THURsday, june 6, 2019  •  9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Rockville Centre Recreation Center – 111 N. Oceanside Rd., RVC

Nassau County Legisl...

LEGISLATOR KOPEL HOSTING TOWN HALL MEETING ABOUT NEW REASSESSMENT PLAN

LEGISLATOR KOPEL HOSTING TOWN HALL 

MEETING ABOUT NEW REASSESSMENT PLAN

Wednesday, April 10^th – 7:00 PM

Lawrence Country Club - 101 Causeway, Lawrence

Nassau County Legislators Howard J. Kopel and Denise Ford are hosting a Town Ha...

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO HOLD SECOND REASSESSMENT HEARING

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO HOLD  

SECOND REASSESSMENT HEARING

The Nassau Legislature will be holding a second legislative hearing on the topic of the County Executive’s Reassessment Plan and its impact on Nassau homeowners. All resident...

REPUBLICAN MAJORITY’S REBUTTAL TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S STATE OF THE COUNTY SPEECH

REPUBLICAN MAJORITY’S REBUTTAL TO THE 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S STATE OF THE COUNTY SPEECH

Good evening.  I am Legislator Laura Schaefer and want to thank News 12 for giving me this opportunity to provide a few brief remarks ...

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE WORKSHOPS

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE WORKSHOPS

TUESDAY

MARCH 26, 2019

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Lawrence Country Club

101 Causeway, Lawrence

THURSDAY

APRIL 4, 2019

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Oceanside Library

30 Davison Ave., Oceanside

If you are a homeowner who disagrees with your hom...

LONG ISLAND CARES 8TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE PET FOOD DRIVE

LONG ISLAND CARES 8TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE PET FOOD DRIVE

Nassau County Legislator Howard J. Kopel is pleased to participate in the 8th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive. The Legislative Pet Food Drive brings together all levels of state and...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM LEGISLATOR KOPEL RE: THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REASSESSMENT PLAN

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM LEGISLATOR KOPEL RE: 

THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REASSESSMENT PLAN

The deadline to challenge your property assessment has been extended to 

APRIL 30, 2019

The Nassau County Legislature has passed legislation ...

NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES BLOOD EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR DONORS

NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES BLOOD EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR DONORS

Winter storms, frigid temperatures and wide spread flu are making it harder for local communities to maintain their critical blood supply.

Cancelled blood drives and reduced donor tu...

KEEP YOUR HOME DELIVERIES SAFE FROM PACKAGE THIEVES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

KEEP YOUR HOME DELIVERIES SAFE FROM PACKAGE THIEVES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Legislator Kopel and the Nassau County Police Department 

offer these package theft prevention tips to help

keep your packages safe this holiday season&nb...

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

HELP US BRING A SMILE TO A

NEEDY CHILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Nassau County Legislator Howard J. Kopel has teamed up with the

United States Marine Corps for the Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive.

New, unwrapped toys will be collected until

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20^TH...

LEGISLATOR KOPEL HOLDING TOWN HALL MEETINGS ABOUT NEW ASSESSMENT PLAN

LEGISLATOR KOPEL HOLDING TOWN HALL MEETINGS ABOUT NEW ASSESSMENT PLAN

Nassau County Legislator Howard J. Kopel will be holding several Town Hall Meetings to discuss the changes that the County Executive is making to the property tax assessment sys...

LEGISLATOR KOPEL TO HOST NARCAN TRAINING/ OVERDOSE PREVENTION WORKSHOP

LEGISLATOR KOPEL TO HOST NARCAN TRAINING/ OVERDOSE PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Tuesday, November 13, 2018  •  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC - 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside

You can save the life of a love...

LEGISLATOR KOPEL ANNOUNCES CAREER & MEGA JOB FAIR

LEGISLATOR KOPEL ANNOUNCES 

CAREER & MEGA JOB FAIR 

AT NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

~  FREE ADMISSION  ~  FREE PARKING  ~

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018

10:00 A.M. &ndas...

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 Howard J. Kopel and the Nassau County Department of Health...

S.T.O.P. – STOP THROWING OUT POLLUTANTS

S.T.O.P. – STOP THROWING OUT POLLUTANTS

Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

North Woodmere Park – Branch Blvd., North Woodmere

Legislator Kopel is pleased to announce that the To...

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SCHOOL IS OPEN – DRIVE CAREFULLY!

SCHOOL IS OPEN – DRIVE CAREFULLY!

Nassau County Legislator Howard J. Kopel 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 ...

S.T.O.P. Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program

S.T.O.P. Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Valley Stream State Park - Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream

Legislator Howard J. Kopel is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Polluta...

LEGISLATOR KOPEL ANNOUNCES HEAT ADVISORY FOR NASSAU COUNTY

LEGISLATOR KOPEL ANNOUNCES 

HEAT ADVISORY FOR NASSAU COUNTY

Nassau County Legislator Howard J. Kopel would like to remind residents that as the temperature rises, it's important to KEEP YOUR COOL. Know the warning signs,...

NARCAN TRAINING COMMUNITY FORUM

YOU CAN SAVE A LOVED ONE FROM OVERDOSE! 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

Central Synagogue – Beth Emeth – 430 DeMott ...

2018 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS WORKSHOPS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11^TH – 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM

Hewlett/Woodmere Public Library – 1125 Broadway, Hewlett

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25^TH – 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM

Oceanside Public Library – 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside

Nassau County ...

FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON

Legislator Howard J. Kopel and the Nassau County Department of Health would like to remind residents that while warm weather is a perfect time to barbecue, enjoy outdoor dining and go on picnics, it also presents opportunities for foodborne bacteria to th...

RIP CURRENTS

As waves travel from deep to shallow water, they will break near the shoreline. When waves break strongly in some locations and weakly in others, this can cause circulation cells which are seen as rip currents: narrow, fast-moving belts of water traveling...

BEACH SAFETY TIPS

Few things scream “summer” to Long Islanders more than soaking up some rays with the scent of salt water in the air and sand between your toes. But it’s not all about fun in the sun!

A beautiful day at the beach can turn into ...