Bruce Blakeman

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed into law a bill that bans transgender women from playing on all-women’s sports teams in county facilities. But it’s not clear whether it will take effect due to a lawsuit by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

The Republican-led legislature passed a bill on Monday that bans transgender women from participating in all-women’s sports teams on county property. LGBTQ activists and civil rights advocates rallied in Mineola against the bill ahead of Monday’s vote, and promised more lawsuits to overturn the controversial ban.

The Nassau County Legislature will consider a bill to block transgender women from playing on women’s sports teams in county facilities after a judge struck down County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order.

Nassau County is slated to host the Cricket World Cup’s premiere match – aside from the finals – this Sunday, when cricket powerhouse teams representing India and Pakistan meet for a showdown.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said they take every threat seriously, and have been preparing to keep both the matches and the rest of Long Island safe next weekend.

Protestors rallied in Mineola to oppose an executive order recruiting special deputies. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman wants to create a volunteer reserve that can be deployed in emergencies.

New York Attorney General Letitia James can take legal action against Nassau County over its ban on transgender women participating in women's sports at its facilities, according to a federal court ruling.

Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's order that bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports at county facilities.

The Long Island Roller Rebels say Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s order is discriminatory because it prohibits transgender women from participating in women’s sports in county facilities.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has sued New York State Attorney General Letitia James over his order that bans transgender women from female sports teams in county facilities.