A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/14/15
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By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . .
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10/1/15
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On Friday, Aug. 14, the Elmont Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire at 303 Oakley Ave. EFD’s Engine 3 and Ladder 2 arrived first and Chief Rob Schriefer was in charge. The Fire …
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8/27/15
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The Elmont Fire Department fought a fire that broke out in the garage of a Litchfield Avenue home in Elmont on July 29, preventing the blaze from reaching the main house.
Firefighters responded to …
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By Micah Danney
mdanney@liherald.com
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8/6/15
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With Independence Day this weekend, the Elmont Fire Department is urging residents to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals.
Although some fireworks may be legal to buy and use, …
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7/2/15
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Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . .
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4/16/15
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No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . .
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4/10/14
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A Garden City man was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of criminally negligent homicide for accidentally shooting and killing a Malverne firefighter on an upstate hunting trip in November.
Robert …
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By Emily Webb
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4/8/14
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An upstate prosecutor announced on Jan. 13 that he will pursue criminal charges against a man who accidentally shot and killed a Malverne firefighter, while hunting deer in November, in about two …
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By Emily Webb
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1/23/14
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A Bellmore man was recently indicted for his alleged role in what officials described as a massive fraud against the federal Social Security Disability Insurance benefits program, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/20/14
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