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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. ...

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATORS PARTNER WITH M&C VENTURE GROUP TO DONATE THOUSANDS OF FACE SHIELDS TO EMTS

As the COVID-19 pandemic goes on, many first responders are in desperate need of the necessary supplies that keep them safe from this dangerous virus. Fire fighters, EMTs, ambulance companies, and other first responders need to be protected because althou...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER DONATES FACE SHIELDS AND FROZEN YOGURT TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER JOINS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DONATION OF FACE SHIELDS AND FROZEN YOGURT TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer joined with Legislator Bill Gaylor, New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra, Northwell Health-LIJ Valley Stream...

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...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER ANNOUNCES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DRIVE FOR COVID-19 FRONTLINE WORKERS

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER ANNOUNCES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DRIVE FOR COVID-19 FRONTLINE WORKERS

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020 • 12:00 NOON – 2:00 PM

GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL – 170 ROCKAWAY A...

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 passed an emergency resolution to give residents and b...

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...

LEGISLATURE ANNOUNCES “TAKE FIVE” CAMPAIGN FOR MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

As we enter the second month of social distancing and quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people can start to feel isolated and disconnected from those they love. Elderly family members and neighbors can feel lonely, especially without any socia...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER INVITES YOU TO A TOWN HALL MEETING ON NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE & BAIL “REFORMS"

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER INVITES YOU TO A TOWN HALL MEETING ON: UNDERSTANDING ALBANY’S NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE & BAIL “REFORMS”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMWest Hempstead Public Librar...

ST. PATRICK’S DAY COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday, March 17, 2020  •  2:45 PM – 8:45 PM

Hicksville Fire Department – 20 E. Marie St., Hicksville

Please join Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer and Rose Marie Walker and come out to the Community Bl...

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...

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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 ANNOUNCES HEARING IN RESPONSE TO THE DEATH OF THOMAS VALVA

Following the tragic death of Suffolk County’s Thomas Valva, the Nassau County Legislature announced that they will hold a special public hearing of the Health Committee to assess procedures and protocols of Nassau Health and Social services, 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 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...

LAURA SCHAEFER SWORN IN FOR NEW TERM AS NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR

LAURA SCHAEFER SWORN IN FOR NEW 

TERM AS NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR 

On Monday, January 13th, Legislator Laura Schaefer was sworn in for a new term in the Nassau County Legislature for the 13^th Legislative Session. Nassau County Clerk Mauree...

UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF ALBANY’S NEW BAIL REFORM

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER INVITES YOU TO A TOWN HALL MEETING ON: 

UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF 

ALBANY’S NEW BAIL REFORM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 – 8:00 PM

Carle Place High School – 168 Cherry Lane, Carle...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER TO HOST PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE WORKSHOPS IN 14TH LD

Tuesday

January 21, 2020

2:00 Pm to 4:00 PM

Garden City Senior Center

 6 Golf Club Ln., Garden City

Wednesday

February 26, 2020

7:00 Pm to 9:00 PM

Carle Place High School 

168 Cherry Ln., Carle Place

Legislator Laura Schaefer is hosting 2020 Prope...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER ATTENDS DEDICATION OF JOHN J. CIOTTI MEETING ROOM

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER ATTENDS DEDICATION OF JOHN J. CIOTTI MEETING ROOM 

On Monday, December 10th, Legislator Laura Schaefer joined with the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature and the family of the late Legislator John J. Ciotti to ded...

Toys for Tots

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer has teamed up with the

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

New, unwrapped toys will be collected until

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16^TH

Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive drop-off boxes for new, unwr...

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...

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

Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. Legislator Laura Schaefer and the Nassau County Department of Health offer these Halloween Safety Tips to help keep this holiday safe and enjoyable for ever...

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 demand for blood

New York’s blood supply has never been lower, and New York Blood Center (NYBC) is urgently calli...

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Monday, NOVEMBER 4, 2019  •  2:45 PM – 8:45 PM

Hicksville Community Center – 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville

Please join Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer and Rose Marie Walker and come out to the Community B...

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...

SAFELY DISCARD OF MEDICATIONS AT THE “SHED THE MEDS” DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENTSH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26^th - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Bethpage High School – 10 Cherry Ave., Bethpage

Legislator Laura Schaefer is joining together with Legislator Rose Marie Walker and the Nassau County Police Department 8^th Precinct to host a &...

SENIOR SCAM PREVENTION COMMUNITY FORUMS

TUESDAY, OCT 8, 2019

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

West Hempstead Library

500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead

MONDAY, OCT 28, 2019

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Franklin Square Library

19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square

Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer and Vincen...

2019 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS WORKSHOPS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27^th – 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM

West Hempstead Public Library – 500 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2^nd – 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM

Garden City Senior Center – 6 Golf Club Ln., Garden ...

SCHOOL IS OPEN – DRIVE CAREFULLY!

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer 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 spe...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER TO HOST NARCAN TRAINING/ OVERDOSE PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Monday, September 9, 2019  •  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Bethpage Senior Community Center – 130 Grumman Rd. W, Bethpage

You can save the life of a loved one from overdose!

Nassau County has been addressing the ...

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

LEGISLATOR LAURA SCHAEFER AND THE 

NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFER 

SAFETY TIPS TO PREVENT STOLEN CARS 

AND LARCENIES FROM VEHICLES

Legislator Laura Schaefer and the Nassau County Police Department would like to alert the publ...

LEGISLATURE INTRODUCES BILLS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIONS

In the wake of the 9th New York Police Department (NYPD) officer to die by suicide this year, Legislator Laura Schaefer and the Nassau County Legislative Majority joined with members of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Detectives Ass...

SCHAEFER UNVEILS NASSAU C.A.R.E.S. SMARTPHONE APP FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER UNVEILS NASSAU C.A.R.E.S. SMARTPHONE APP FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer joined with Legislator Joshua Lafazan, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Laura Curran to ...

LEGISLATOR SCHAEFER ANNOUNCES PROJECT WITH JERICHO FIRE DISTRICT

On August 5^th, Legislator Laura Schaefer and the Nassau County Legislature approved a Community Revitalization Projects (CRPs) for the Jericho Fire District.

The project authorizes the County to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with the Jericho Fire...

BILL TO PREVENT AGAINST CYBER TERRORISM IN NASSAU COUNTY PASSES LEGISLATURE

After municipal Governments around the nation have been struck by cyber attacks, forcing them in some cases to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in ransom payments, Legislator Laura Schaefer and the majority members of the Nassau County legislature hav...

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