Haber Ad Pulled for Offending Italian-Americans

This story was written by Matthew Hogan. It was posted by Jason Molinet.

Democratic Nassau County executive candidate Adam Haber and his campaign are discontinuing a television ad after complaints from Italian-American groups who claimed the ad was offensive.

Haber, who is running against former county executive Tom Suozzi on the Democratic ticket in the upcoming November election, said the ad was not meant to offend anyone, but rather detail “Suozzi's patronage raises” and focus on the “massive debt” Suozzi left the county with.

News 12 reported:

      Members of the Order Sons of Italy, located in Bellmore, say they've been working for years to crush stereotypes of Italian Americans. They say the ad sets them back. Joseph Rondinelli, New York state president of the Order Sons of Italy, says he wants Haber to apologize and terminate the ad.

"I apologize to anyone who has been offended,” Haber said in release. “As a candidate and county executive, I will always strive to listen to the concerns of all Nassau residents and I hope we can get back to the issues as quickly as possible."

61 Sandy Contractors Arrested in Nassau Sting

Nassau County officials Wednesday released the results of a two-month long sting that saw the arrests of 61 contractors who were targeting Hurricane Sandy victims.

After receiving more than 100 complaints from Hurricane Sandy victims, the Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his administration ordered a sting operation into unlicensed contractors that resulted in 61 arrests, the seizure of more than 50 vehicles and the levy of more than $150,000 in fines.

Click here to view a full list of contractors.

Nassau Court Official Found Dead in Syosset Pool

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Nassau Court official who was reportedly found dead in a Syosset swimming pool Wednesday morning.

A hired landscaper found Patricia Doyle, 55, of Syosset, lying face down in her Azalea Drive swimming pool at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, police confirmed.

Click here to read more about the incident.

Nassau Movie Industry Continues to Grow

Actor Jason Bateman was in Manhasset this month discussing with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano the many filming opportunities in county.