Bethpage
Coverage of Bethpage in the Nexus archive.
- New York City Council staffer freed from ICE custody in after being detained in Bethpage
A New York City Council data analyst of Venezuelan descent, detained by ICE in January, was granted asylum in May and released on a $5,000 bond in June. The federal government has appealed his asylum status, challenging his legal right to remain in the U.S.
- NYC City Council staffer released from ICE custody after five months in detention
Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a NYC City Council staffer, was detained by ICE on January 12 and released on a $5,000 bond on June 19 after being granted asylum in immigration court on May 2. He was held for five months before his release.
- Vice President JD Vance targets Suozzi, backs LiPetri at Bethpage rally
Vice President JD Vance attended a rally in Bethpage, criticizing Democratic leaders and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi while endorsing Republican congressional candidate Mike LiPetri. The event highlighted public safety, tax policy, and government accountability, with Vance accusing Suozzi of aligning with Washington Democrats over constituents. Suozzi later challenged Vance to a public debate on Trump administration policies.
- JD Vance set to make announcement on Long Island about crackdown on waste, fraud, and crime
JD Vance is set to make an announcement in Bethpage, Long Island, regarding a crackdown on waste, fraud, and crime. The vice president's office confirmed the event.