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Following a recently released National Transportation Safety Board report that calls for more comprehensive driver history checks of bus drivers, New York State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, called on the state Assembly to pass legislation that would require criminal background checks for bus drivers. The legislation, sponsored by Fuschillo, was approved by the Senate in January.
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6/18/12
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Whether you’re rich or poor, live in the city or suburbs or are young or old, at one time or another you’ll ride on a bus of some kind.
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6/14/12
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*** 1/2Running time: 87 minutes
One doesn’t often get the chance to use the terms 'sweet,' 'character driven' and 'comedy' when describing a science fiction film. But in this charmer of a …
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by James Delson
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6/13/12
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Every day, nearly 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses in New York state. According to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee 2009 report, 69 students were injured between 2002 and 2004 by motorists illegally passing buses. One student was killed.
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By Deirdre Krasula
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5/24/12
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If Irene Bernatzky, 88, of Lindenhurst, had fallen on a Long Island Rail Road escalator installed after 2000, it likely would have stopped, her clothing might not have become entangled in it, and she might be alive today.
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By Deirdre Krasula
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4/6/12
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The Nassau County Sheriff Officers Association held a press conference in front of the Correctional Center on March 2 to highlight safety problems at the facility.
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By Shannon Koehle
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3/8/12
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The Nassau County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee approved the Police Department’s revamped Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative along party lines, 4-3, at a Feb. 13 public hearing. The full Legislature will vote on the plan on Monday, Feb. 27. It must pass with a majority vote.
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By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com
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2/15/12
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Less than two years ago, construction crews could be seen working along Newbridge Road — Route 106 — between Hempstead Turnpike and North Jerusalem Road, turning four lanes into two.
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By Shannon Koehle
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2/2/12
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Woodland Middle School received a $2,000 grant in the “Power to Learn Delete Cyberbullying” contest on Jan. 18.
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By Shannon Koehle
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1/26/12
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Nassau County released these winter safety tips. Learning and taking these measures could help residents prevent accidents, health damage, heat loss, as well as save money this winter.
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1/10/12
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