“It’s disappointing that we’re in 2026 and we’re still standing here fighting for the recognition of Juneteenth.” Hundreds of Long Island county workers Friday were fuming that they didn’t get Juneteenth off as a paid holiday while much of the rest of the state did. Hoards flooded the outside of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s.
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“It’s disappointing that we’re in 2026 and we’re still standing here fighting for the recognition of Juneteenth.” Hundreds of Long Island county workers Friday were fuming that they didn’t get Juneteenth off as a paid holiday while much of the rest of the state did. Hoards flooded the outside of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s.
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