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Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles.
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10/18/12
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The fall season is now upon us. Ask any East Meadow firefighter about nuisance fire calls and among them would be the many smoke investigations from backyard fire pits this time of year.
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By: John J. O’Brien, East Meadow Fire Department
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10/5/12
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Community members and students and faculty from Bowling Green Elementary gathered in front of the school on Sept. 20 to honor the memory of Harlie Treanor, a recent graduate who lost her life, along with two other children, when a boat capsized on Fourth of July.
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By: Rich Santer, Bowling Green K-Kids Advisor
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9/28/12
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Many East Meadow High School students must cross Hempstead Turnpike — one of the deadliest roadways in Nassau County — on their way to school.
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By Shannon Koehle and Deirdre Krasula
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9/27/12
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Between January 2008 and December 2011, there were 326 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians along Hempstead Turnpike, and 20 of those incidents were fatal. In March, the New York State …
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By Deirdre Krasula
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9/26/12
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State senators and assemblymen representing Long Island are looking to adopt new boating laws to create safer waterways and establish uniform rules in cooperation with neighboring states. At a public hearing in Oyster Bay on Aug. 8, concerned citizens offered legislators suggestions on what kind of bill ought to be written.
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By Shannon Koehle
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8/17/12
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The Bowling Green K-Kids took to the Wantagh Park boat launch ramp early last Saturday to distribute safety brochures in honor of their fellow K-Kid Harlie Treanor.
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8/10/12
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It takes a tragedy to prompt change, said Alan Alterman of East Meadow, and the Oyster Bay boat accident on July Fourth is focusing political and public interest on boating safety laws.
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By Shannon Koehle
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8/2/12
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New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, is introducing new boating safety legislation that, if passed, would raise the penalties for boating under the influence and require safety training for anyone who operates a boat.
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7/20/12
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Lightning flashed across the night sky on the Fourth of July, and wakes from nearby boats rolled across what were relatively calm waters only minutes earlier.
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7/19/12
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