Nassau County to fly flags at half-staff for former President Carter's death
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A New York county that hadn't been flying flags at half-staff following former President Jimmy Carter's death announced on Sunday it's planning to do so.
"The flags in Nassau County will be at half-staff for President Carter from the commencement of Lying in State on January 7th through burial on January 9th," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a statement to PIX11 News.
The executive was accused by a lawmaker of refusing to fly flags at half-staff.
"Whether it’s pettiness, laziness, or pure ignorance, Nassau deserves a county executive who understands that honoring a former president transcends partisan politics," said Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow on Friday.
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to fly flags at half-staff at all federal buildings and grounds for 30 days after Carter's passing at 100 years old. It ends on Jan. 28, which is after President-elect Donald Trump will take office.
This story consists of reporting from The Associated Press.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.