They’re N-Raged

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They’re N-Raged

Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00

Officials and residents team up to

fight against gambling establishments

You can’t spell the word casino without “no,” and that’s what many people are saying to the idea of a casino in Nassau County—loudly and emphatically. Local elected officials Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, Legislator Delia Deriggi-Whitton, Legislator and Mayor Wayne Hall have partnered with N-RAGED (Nassau Residents Against Gambling Enterprise Development) to lead the fight against gambling in Nassau County. N-RAGED, a newly-created coalition of concerned Nassau residents, hopes to prevent gambling establishments from invading Nassau neighborhoods.

“The last thing we need in our county is an increase in crime and an increased dependence on social services. That is exactly what this casino will bring,” said Dave Mejias, N-RAGED chair. This partnership will focus on raising awareness of the crime, bankruptcy, and mental health issues associated with the gambling industry. They argue that many communities, as close as Pennsylvania, have allowed casinos to open to boost local economies but have quickly discovered that the low-income jobs are short-lived and result in an increase in social and behavioral problems in the local communities.

The coalition stresses that the possibility of opening local gambling establishments will be a major issue for Nassau residents in the coming months.

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Prostitution Sting Stirs Mixed Reactions

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 00:00

Across Nassau County, residents are reacting—some with outrage, some with delight—to the Nassau County District Attorney’s recent arrests of more than 100 men for soliciting prostitutes, including one such “john” from Plainview.

The DA’s office not only arrested the men, but made public their names and photographs. Many local residents think it finally shows local government taking the issue seriously.