Republicans in conservative-leaning Nassau County, New York, are moving forward with a plan to form an armed, civilian militia that the local government could operate as a de facto police force ...

He came after a slew of Blakeman’s policies, including his program to deputize gun-licensed property owners for county emergencies — calling it “a reckless militia.” “Nassau County doesn ...

On Wednesday, the risk was realized. A federal jury in Brooklyn found the former Nassau County detective, Hector Rosario, 51, guilty of lying to the authorities about his knowledge of the illegal ...

taxpayer-funded civilian militia.” Nassau County Democratic lawmakers argue in their complaint filed Wednesday that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman lacked the legal authority to form a ...

While Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has been ... What is especially perplexing is that Blakeman could establish a citizens militia without legislative approval or proper funding yet ...