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New York is moving ahead with police reform

Justice for George Floyd came swiftly in New York. During two weeks of intense protests at hundreds of locales across the state . . . more

6/19/20

A virus and police brutality: two public-health problems

The largest pandemic in 100 years gave us a crash course in public health. We quickly learned the epidemiological concepts of “flattening the curve, the risk of exposure, asymptomatic carriers, incubation periods, and why we must quarantine. more

By Martine Hackett | 6/12/20

Davonte Hawkins, of Roosevelt, was among the protesters leading the march from Baldwin through Freeport to Merrick. Above, Hawkins pictured on Babylon Turnpike in Merrick.

Hundreds of protesters march from Baldwin to Merrick

An estimated 500 people marched from the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station today toward Merrick to peacefully protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. more

By Bridget Downes, Ronny Reyes and Scott Brinton | 6/7/20

500 Black Lives Matter protesters march from Baldwin to Merrick

An estimated 500 people marched from the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station today toward Merrick to peacefully protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. more

By Bridget Downes, Ronny Reyes and Scott Brinton | 6/7/20

Andrea Neal, of Valley Stream, organized the protest in solidarity of local residents.

Local protests continue from Freeport to Merrick

Hundreds of local residents gathered at the Freeport Long Island Rail Road station today to march into Merrick as they continued to protest for the Black Lives Matters movement and justice for George … more

By Ronny Reyes, Bridget Downes and Scott Brinton | 6/7/20

Police arrested multiple people Sunday night after being called for a large disturbance in Baldwin.

Police arrest 10 people for ‘large disturbance’ in Baldwin

Four Nassau County police officers were injured Sunday night when they responded to a call for a large disturbance on Dean Drive in Baldwin. The disturbance escalated at around 10 p.m., police said, … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/18/20

The Nassau County Police Department paraded in front of Mount Sinai South Nassau on Wednesday.

Nassau County police, executive thank front-line workers at Mount Sinai South Nassau

The Nassau County Police Department blared their car sirens as they paraded in front of Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to thank their health-care workers on Wednesday … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/13/20

Nassau County police have plans in place to protect officers and police medics amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Nassau County police respond to the coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating as more testing becomes available Nassau County and the police department have plans and protective measures in place for officers and police medics when responding to help people exhibiting coronavirus symptoms. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/23/20

Legislator Kevan Abrahams, far left, with police officers John Bilello and Zach Benigno, Legislator Debra Mulé, officers Richard Fosbeck and Kenneth Petterson, 1st Precinct PBA Delegate John Tucker, PBA President James McDermott and Police Chief Stephen Palmer.

Police recount saving Baldwin woman’s life

The water was about 40 degrees when Nassau County Police Officers Kenneth Petterson and Zach Benigno jumped in to save a woman who had leapt into Baldwin Bay from the floating dock behind her home. … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/5/20

We must repeal the law shielding police misconduct

Police officers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to monitor our every move. While the police know more about us than ever before, we know very little about the police departments that are paid to protect us. more

By Susan Gottehrer | 1/24/20