Police are accusing what they describe as a pair of burgling Grinches of stealing $150,000 in valuables from a dozen area homes over the holidays. more

One Lynbrook community member rallied the support of the Lynbrook Police Department to host a Holiday Light Tour on Dec. 13 in hope it becomes an annual tradition. more

The New York State Attorney General’s office is investigating the death of a 19-year-old Lynbrook man who passed away in a three-car crash Nov. 28. more

* UPDATED * Nassau County police Thursday morning identified the victim as Nasir Reid of Lynbrook. A 19-year-old man was killed when his car struck two other vehicles in Lynbrook at 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, according to Nassau County Homicide Detectives. more

Lynbrook Police have alerted parents in the school district to allegations of a child luring attempt that occurred on Oct. 31.   Local law enforcement stated that at approximately 5 p.m., an unidentified individual in a white four-door sedan approached a 13-year-old female in the vicinity of Lafayette Avenue, and asked her if she wanted to get into his car. She refused and walked away. The vehicle drove away, and returned a short time later, to ask again if she was sure that she did not want to get into his car.  Police said the victim used quick thinking and walked to a house pretending to be a trick-or-treater and informed the homeowner that she needed help. The Lynbrook police detective division is currently investigating this incident.  more

Decorated New York City Police Officer Joshua Crowley was patient and kept the faith in his quest for a position with the Lynbrook Police Department. more

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association and FirstNet, Built with AT&T, have partnered to launch a statewide health and wellness program that will be available to all 58 county sheriff’s offices in New York. more

Schools aren’t the only places holding graduations. Nearly 60 police academy recruits walked across their own stage last week after completing an intensive seven-month training to join the … more

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham was charged with murder by county prosecutors who allege he strangled and killed Diane Cusick, 23, of New Hyde Park inside her car at the Green Acres Mall parking lot 54 years ago. more

A Freeport man has been arrested in connection to three Nassau County robberies, including one that took place in Lynbrook. more