🌱 Nassau Pols Clash Over Mask Mandates + Contact Tracing Over

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's what's going on today in Five Towns.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 43 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories today in Five Towns:

1. The Democratic leader of the Nassau County Legislature criticized county Health Commissioner Lawrence Eisenstein for defying state health laws and supporting what he called the "anti-mask regime" of County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams sent Eisenstein a letter this week outlining his concerns. (Subscription: Newsday)
2. COVID-19 contact tracing will no longer be mandated by the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The high numbers of those infected with omicron make it unfeasible. (Subscription: Newsday)
3. A Uniondale company won a $20 million government contract to help develop a new clock for the Navy. Frequency Electronics, Inc., got the $20.2 million contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop a mercury ion atomic clock. (Patch)

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Today in Five Towns:

• Hewlett High School Business Advisory Board Meeting.

From my notebook:

• Kayleigh Jamieson is a Hewlett High freshman recognized by Newsday as a top 25 girls track and field athlete. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hewlett/Woodmere: "We have a cleaning lady that is really excellent in what she does. She is punctual, friendly, responsible and also very respectful. If anybody is in need of a house cleaning lady, please make contact with her." (Nextdoor)
• Elisa Hinken, Neighbor: "Have a friend who is a nurse, a home health aide or personal care aide? Looking for full-time or part-time employment? All online onboarding, training and competencies." (Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Jackie