"Nassau County's Ban on Transgender Athletes Sparks Backlash and Support"
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order banning transgender female athletes from competing on girls' teams, drawing opposition from Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and civil rights attorneys who question its legality. The order requires athletes to compete based on their biological gender or in a coed category, impacting transgender females playing for any team in the county's recreational facilities. Blakeman defended the order as a measure to protect girls and women, while critics argue it is illegal and discriminatory, with the New York Civil Liberties Union considering legal action to stop it.