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The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill. The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol. more

By David Weingrad | 4/6/11

County Executive Ed Mangano announced details last week for his plan to balance the 2011 county budget. His proposal includes layoffs, a furlough and the restructuring of the police department.

Mangano: cuts impact all departments, employees

County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled last week that his plan to trim millions in spending includes layoffs, a furlough for county employees and the redeployment of police officers. Mangano … more

Mike Caputo | 3/30/11

Bomb squad called to Lynbrook train station

The Nassau County Arson/Bomb squad, as well as the MTA and Lynbrook police departments were called to the Lynbrook train station on Monday morning with the report of a suspicion package. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 3/14/11

Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey addressed reporters' questions on the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

Police: Shooter ‘out to commit mayhem’

The man who fired at least eight rounds at Bellmore fire volunteers and Nassau County Police officers Tuesday night may have had “turmoil in his personal life,” Commissioner Lawerence Mulvey said Wednesday afternoon. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 3/2/11

The shooter, who police say they were forced to shoot down and kill, crashed into this telephone pole with his Ford pickup before he opened fire on Bellmore Fire Department volunteers who had come to his aid.

Bellmore firefighter gunned down

A Bellmore Fire Department volunteer was shot late Tuesday night as he attempted to help a crash victim on Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore, according to police. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/11

Crime Watch, Feb. 24-Mar.2, 2011

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. more

2/23/11

Crime Watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. more

2/16/11

Crime Watch

Lynbrook man convicted for slashing bouncerA Lynbrook man was convicted of slashing a bouncer’s head, face and neck during an early-morning altercation at an East Meadow bar in February 2010. … more

2/10/11

Curran with Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald and Malverne Police Chief John Aresta.

Assemblyman Curran is sworn in

Newly elected Assemblyman Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) hosted a swearing-in ceremony for community representatives at the Sandel Senior Center in Rockville Centre on Jan. 24. The ceremony was … more

2/2/11

Inside this home at 14 Montauk Ave., 40 animals were discovered

RVC's houses from 'hell'

Twice last week, authorities discovered neglected animals inside dilapidated Rockville Centre homes. The second discovery was by far the worst ... At 14 Montauk Ave., Faith Ross, 54, and her … more

Tom Steinert | 1/19/11