Officials say local law enforcement is working with the federal agencies, including the Secret Service, to keep the former president, attendees and residents in the nearby communities safe.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:24AMJust days after theon former President Donald Trump 's life in Florida over the weekend, the Republican nominee for president will hold a campaign rally in Nassau County .
"Every inch of that property in that perimeter and the perimeter is as large as we need to make it, we will make sure that it is safe and it will be swept, we will have aviation over top during arrival and during the time of the event and we will also have our K-9 dogs out in the wooded areas," Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said.
More than 60,000 tickets were requested for the rally. The facility only seats 16,000, the rest will watch on large screens outside, described as a tailgate-type experience.Hempstead Turnpike is expected to remain open through the day, but motorists and residents should expect heavier than usual traffic starting at 3 p.m.
Several protests are scheduled for a designated "Free Speech Zone" on the sidewalk along Hempstead Turnpike, just west of the main entrance.Classes will be canceled at Nassau Community College starting at 2 p.m.
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