Month: August 2021

Controversial Bill that Would Let Cops Sue Protestors Vetoed By Laura Curran

Controversial Bill that Would Let Cops Sue Protestors Vetoed By Laura Curran

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A highly disputed bill that would classify cops and other first responders as a “protected class” was struck down by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran after getting advice from Attorney General Letitia James on the matter. Curran stated on Tuesday that there was “genuine concern” among community members and “that the law would intimidate free …

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After 16 Years Southampton Opens it’s First African-American Museum

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This Juneteenth, the Southampton African-American Museum (S.A.A.M.) officially opened its doors to the public. Located on 245  North Sea Road, it is the first African-American site to be landmarked and historically designated in the village of Southampton.  The mission statement of the museum says in part that it strives “to promote an understanding of African-American …

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WM20s - the Media House Putting On For Long Island

WM20s – the Media House Putting On For Long Island

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It was unlikely that young Long Islanders Anthony “Ant” Guardado, 24, and Fradin Louis, 25 knew that they were going to co-found a serious media house and production company when they met at the age of seven. But, the Roosevelt natives are doing just that. The former film Nassau Community College students started their media …

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