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Syd Mandelbaum of Cedarhurst-based Rock ‘N Wrap it Up! presented his case that charities would be negatively impacted should the Nassau Coliseum lose the New York Islanders.

If Coliseum loses Islanders, local charities would also lose

Should the Vote “Yes” campaign for a new coliseum fail and Nassau County residents turn down the proposed plan to renovate the nearly 40-year-old arena, Long Island-based charities will also feel the loss. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/28/11

How to help the Japanese earthquake relief effort

The earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan two weeks ago has left thousands without shelter, food or water or in need of medical care. U.S. relief agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been assisting, but they rely on donations to fund the effort to get the Japanese people what they need. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/23/11

There is no doubt: CPR and AEDs save lives

On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more

2/24/11

Nassau Chapter Red Cross CEO Frank Cassano joined Rabbi Kenneth Hain. Sen. Dean Skelos, Red Cross volunteer Bruce Gold, County Executive Ed Mangano and others on a tour of West Hempstead High School, the county’s first and only kosher disaster evacuation shelter.

County's first kosher shelter? It's West Hempstead High School

The American Red Cross recently designated a local school as an evacuation shelter that caters to the cultural needs of the Jewish community. West Hempstead High School is now a kosher disaster … more

By Lee Landor | 1/12/11

Lawrence-Cedarhurst firefighters James McHugh, left, and Capt. Anthony Rivelli used a thermal imaging camera to locate the upstairs occupant during last Friday’s fire.

Firefighters pull 61-year-old man from Woodmere blaze

Two firefighters from the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department rescued a 61-year-old man from a fire in a two-story, two-family house at 136 Prospect Ave. in Woodmere on Dec. 3. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/8/10

Two Lawrence-Cedarhurst firefighters, Capt. Anthony Rivelli and James McHugh rescured a man from a house fire in Woodmere.

Fire rescue in Woodmere

Two firefighters from the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department rescued a 61-year-old from a two-story, two-family house at 136 Prospect Ave. in Woodmere, while a married couple and their 4-year-old, who lived on the first floor, had to be relocated due to the fire last Friday at 7:11 p.m. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/6/10

Summer can be cool if we all follow the rules

Recent drowning deaths on Long Island have prompted local officials to focus on water safety at our beaches, bays and public pools and to remind private pool owners of regulations already in place. more

7/1/10

Lawrence to formulate emergency plan

The Lawrence village administration is working to create an emergency management plan that would be activated during natural disasters and other emergencies. Nassau County Red Cross CEO Frank Cassano … more

Lori Gross | 5/19/10

Local leaders and emergency personnel discussed the next big Long Island storm

Are we prepared for the next big storm?

Little more than a month after a storm that ranked among the largest in Long Island’s history, some local legislators gathered at Adelphi University on April 15 to ask, Are we prepared for the next big storm? more

Matthew Hampton | 4/21/10

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