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The Swearing in of Carl Pugliese, chief of East Meadow Fire Department.

Carl Pugliese installed as new East Meadow fire chief

Carl Pugliese, a 23-year-member of the East Meadow Fire Department, officially took the helm as chief of the volunteer organization at an afternoon ceremony on April 10. For Pugliese, whose … more

By Mike Caputo | 4/25/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11

East Meadow Fire Department recruitment drive set for Sunday

The East Meadow Volunteer Fire Department is aggressively looking for new members to become firefighters and/or medical technicians. On Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., East Meadow volunteers … more

4/6/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/1/11

Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey addressed reporters' questions on the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

Police: Shooter ‘out to commit mayhem’

The man who fired at least eight rounds at Bellmore fire volunteers and Nassau County Police officers Tuesday night may have had “turmoil in his personal life,” Commissioner Lawerence Mulvey said Wednesday afternoon. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 3/2/11

East Meadow firefighters and LIPA crews worked to make the area safe after electrical wires were damaged and fell to the street on Newbridge Road.

'It was like a bomb' hit Newbridge Road

Irene Edwards was in her upstairs bedroom on Monday afternoon when she heard an explosion. Edwards, who lives on Blue Spruce Road in Levittown, said her house shook. She thought the worst. … more

by Mike Caputo | 3/2/11

The shooter, who police say they were forced to shoot down and kill, crashed into this telephone pole with his Ford pickup before he opened fire on Bellmore Fire Department volunteers who had come to his aid.

Bellmore firefighter gunned down

A Bellmore Fire Department volunteer was shot late Tuesday night as he attempted to help a crash victim on Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore, according to police. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/11

Crews from the East Meadow Fire Department and LIPA worked on downed wires at Newbridge Road and Blue Spruce Lane at East Meadow/Levittown border.

Downed wires snarl traffic on Newbridge Road

Crews from the East Meadow Fire Department and the Long Island Power Authority worked on downed wires on Newbridge Road, near the intersection of Blue Spruce Road at the East Meadow/Levittown … more

by Mike Caputo | 2/28/11

Hempstead Turnpike reopened after building fire

A building fire at an auto dealership on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow caused police to close all eastbound lanes at Newbridge Road. According to police, the fire was reported at about 11:30 … more

by Mike Caputo | 2/19/11

East Meadow’s Engine No. 2 at the scene of the S. Cabot Lane car fire with Assistant Chief Walter Griffin and Driver/Ex-Chief Robert Hughes.

EMFD takes on blizzard

The last blast of wintery weather forecasted for 2010, came in the form of a memorable blizzard dumping anywhere between 12 to 18 inches of snow over our community with drifts in blizzard … more

by John O'Brien | 1/6/11