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Firefighters needed 90 minutes to extinguish a fire that started when a tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late on Dec. 17.

Tanker bursts into flames on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore

A tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late Tuesday night, causing a fuel spill that erupted in flames. Officials estimate that 3,000 to 7,000 gallons of fuel escaped from the tanker, which flipped on its side just before midnight.    more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/13

Michael Costanza, 60, a Merrick resident, retired LIRR transportation manager and a commissioner of the North Merrick Fire Department, was convicted of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud for making false statements to the federal Railroad Retirement Board claiming that he had become disabled on the job. Costanza drew tens of thousands of dollars in disability payments.

N. Merrick F.D. commish convicted in LIRR fraud case

A federal jury Thursday convicted Michael Costanza, 60, of Merrick, a retired Long Island Rail Road transportation manager and North Merrick Fire Department commissioner, of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. Costanza now faces a maximum of 55 years in prison. more

10/14/13

Malverne Fire Department responded to an auto accident at 11:40 a.m. on Oct. 2, in which one of the drivers was trapped inside his vehicle, between Franklin and Corona Avenue in North Valley Stream.

Auto accident injures 3 in Valley Stream

Two drivers and one passenger are recovering after an auto accident at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Corona Avenue in North Valley Stream on Oct. 2. Malverne Fire Department responded … more

By Emily Webb | 10/2/13

Santa made a quick visit to the Franklin Square Munson/Fire Department prior to their tree lighting ceremony.

Trimming the tree at the Franklin Square/Munson Fire Department

Rain drove the annual Franklin Square/Munson Fire Department tree lighting indoors this year, but all present enjoyed the festive event. Community members and Franklin Square/Munson Firefighters … more

12/13/12

A wake for slain Nassau County police officer Arthur Lopez, 29, of Babylon Village, will be held at Empire Hose Company on Merrick Avenue in Merrick over the next two days. His funeral will be at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church in Baldwin on Saturday.

Thousands expected at police officer’s wake in Merrick

The Merrick Fire Department is expecting thousands of mourners at a wake at Empire Hose Company for slain Nassau County police officer Arthur Lopez of Babylon Village, who was gunned down on Tuesday morning in Queens after he pulled over an ex-convict who had served time for attempted murder and drug sale. more

By Scott Brinton and Deirdre Krasula | 10/25/12

Get your ghoul on...at the annual fright-fest known as the Franklin Square Horror.

Halloween high jinks around the area

The Halloween spirit is certainly afoot. There’s much to see and do this weekend, before we overload on candy next Wednesday. Whether you want to step back in time to celebrate Halloween the … more

By Karen Bloom | 10/24/12

Keep your family safe from fires

Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more

10/18/12

Come one, come all, to the fair!

The days are becoming noticeably shorter, and the air is gradually turning cooler. Children have returned from camp. Vacations spent at the beach or in the mountains are ending. more

8/23/12

Floral Park Mayor Tom Tweedy, left, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Nassau County Fire Commission Commissioner Richard Gardener and Sen. Charles Schumer posed with the $661,852 check from FEMA on Feb. 27.

FEMA provides $661,852 to emergency personnel

Radios in 192 ambulances across Nassau County, including the Franklin Square-Munson and Elmont fire departments, will be upgraded with new radio equipment to meet a federal radio mandate to improve communication between ambulances and police. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/20/12

A home on Stewart Place in Franklin Square was badly damaged after it caught on fire on March 16, in the late afternoon.

Fire badly damages Franklin Square home

A home on Stewart Place in Franklin Square was badly damaged after it caught on fire on March 16, around 5:15 p.m. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/19/12

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