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Woodmere teenager Shira Ashvil, who was reported missing on June 6, was repoted found by police four days.

Woodmere teen reported missing was found

A teenager from Woodmere who was reported missing as of June 6, and was last seen leaving her home on that Sunday at 1 a.m. has been found Nassau County police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/7/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman presented a Certificate of Recognition to Pete Sobol’s family. From left were Byron Alvarado Valiente, Michael Sobol, Blakeman, Patricia Austin and Kathy Thompson.

Raising a glass to Pete Sobol, Inwood’s big brother

Shots, stories and songs highlighted a day of celebration and remembrance for family and friends of longtime Inwood resident, businessman and civic organizer Pete Sobol, who died on Feb. 3. He was 64. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/3/21

Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

This week, the nation will mark the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Never has the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of police reverberated so loudly . . . more

5/20/21

Inwood Fire Department volunteers and members of the Nassau County police Emergency Services Unit joined forces to pull a truck and boat out of the water at Inwood Park on May 16.

Inwood fire, Nassau police pull truck, boat out of the water

Inwood Fire Department volunteers and members of the Nassau County police Emergency Services Unit responded to a possible water rescue at Inwood Park at 1:53 p.m. on May 16. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/16/21

On a recent Thursday at the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa, recruits practiced arresting a suspect during a felony car stop, in which the vehicle that was pulled over had reportedly been used in a crime.

An arresting lesson in Nassau County police work

A Signal 15 comes in over the radio: A stolen vehicle used in a felony — perhaps a bank robbery, maybe a kidnapping — has been pulled over. Officers must quickly assess the situation: Is the vehicle occupant armed? Hostile? Ready to run? more

By Scott Brinton | 5/6/21

According to New York Police Department officials, 32-year-old Jessica Beauvais, of Hempstead, killed NYPD officer Anastasios Tsakos while she was driving drunk.

NYPD officials: Hempstead mother kills officer while driving drunk

On Monday evening, April 26, Jessica Beauvais, of Hempstead, was speaking on her weekly podcast about the recent police killings of unarmed Black Americans. Hours later, New York Police Department … more

By Reine Bethany | 4/30/21

A Nassau County Police Academy recruit made her way through a field of orange cones at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course at Jones Beach last Thursday.

Driven to become Nassau County police officers

Part two in a photo series on the Nassau County Police Academy. Sirens blared and tires squealed as a white Chevy Caprice banked hard into a curve at Jones Beach State Park after peeling down a straightaway at 50 miles per hour last Thursday. Meanwhile, a black Crown Victoria cruiser raced across to cut the vehicle off at a four-way intersection. The Caprice braked hard as it neared the stop sign. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/29/21

On a recent Thursday, Nassau County Police Academy recruits watched films of actual police field work. With their instructors, the recruits analyzed the tactics employed step by step.

Inside the Nassau County Police Academy

Part one in a series of photo stories on the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa. Recruits’ names were not given to protect their privacy. It’s 9 a.m. on a recent … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/25/21

Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24.

Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger

Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Far Rockaway resident Miguel Torres allegedly assaulted an Inwood man in his home on March 10.

Far Rockaway man charged in Inwood assault

Four people tried to subdue a Far Rockaway man who allegedly slashed one of them after an alleged attempted robbery in Inwood on March 10, Nassau police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/11/21

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