June 18, 2025 Legislator Olena Nicks and my colleagues demanded for the Republican Majority and County Executive Blakeman to make #Juneteenth a holiday - just as the federal, state and local town and county governments already do.
Juneteenth is more than a history lesson. It’s a national holiday rooted in truth, freedom, and justice - and it's long past time for Nassau to reflect this truth. Thank you to Legislator Nicks for continuing the advocacy that Senator Siela Bynoe began more than four years ago.