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Blakeman: Lots of success in his first year as exec By MICHAEl MAlASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com
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IN HIS STATE of the County speech on Feb. 28, Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman described what he considered a successful first year in office, giving credit to law enforcement and the County Legislature for working with him on a number of initiatives to help bring some of his campaign promises to fruition.
It’s been a little more than a year since Bruce Blakeman officially took office as Nassau County executive. Since then, how much has life improved for the nearly 1.4 million people living under his administration? S i g n i f i c a n t ly. A t l e a s t a c c o r d i n g t o B l a ke m a n , thanks to his work with the majority party in the Nassau County Legislature. Triumphs Blakeman shared as part of his Feb. 28 State of the County address. And there was a lot on
Blakeman’s plate, after taking over for Laura Curran — not all that could be handled at the county level. Inflation. Catalytic converter theft. Support for local businesses. Bringing Nassau out of the Covid-19 era. And challenging some proposals that had made their way down from Albany. “Our administration increased the boost (of the) Nassau Main Street grants program by an additional $10 million to support small businesses and keep family-owned businesses in Nassau County,” Blakeman said. He also met Continued on page 2
Michael Giangregorio to succeed Rhoads in Legislature By MICHAEl MAlASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com
Michael Giangregorio has spent years working with local politicians on improving the lives of families affected by autism. Now he will get the chance to continue this work — and improve the lives of all of his constituents — as Nassau County’s newest legislator. Giangregorio defeated Robert Miles in the race for the vacant seat in the 19th Legislative District in a special election on Feb. 28. The seat became vacant when former Legislator Steve Rhoads won election to the State Senate’s newly drawn 5th District by
defeating John Brooks in November. “To pass the torch to such a qualified, hardworking and passionate legislator who has common sense and deep roots in our community feels great,” Rhoads said. “I know my constituents will be well served with Michael as their legislator. I look forward to working together and fighting to deliver tax relief and safe communities for Nassau South Shore families.” In addition to an ally in Rhoads at the state level, Giangregorio also could count on an ally at the Town of Hempstead in Councilman Christopher Carini.
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STEVE RHoAdS state Senator
“I am excited and looking forward to working with Mike to improve the quality of life of the communities we serve by standing up to the governor’s plan to end local zoning that will allow up to 50 units per acre, supporting our law enforcement, and
making our streets safe by demanding the repeal of cashless bail,” Carini said. “Our constituents want the same thing — a safe, affordable place to work and raise a family. We will work together to accomplish this goal.” Giangregorio and Carini have already worked together on a number of initiatives, including
removing graffiti from public areas. Miles, an attorney for the Legislature’s minority caucus, conceded shortly after the results were in on the evening of Feb. 28 and congratulated Giangregorio on a well-run, issue-focused race. Giangregorio has been a community advocate for many years. Continued on page 5