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Keep kids safe on their way to and from school

In days past, parents used to be able to send their children off to school without a second thought about whether they would return safely. And while children are still in good hands during class … more

9/16/11

LIPA warned that power outages could accompany Irene as she hits Long Island in the early morning hours on Sunday.

'High potential' for power outages: LIPA

The Long Island Power Authority said it is keeping a close eye on the track of the hurricane, as there is "still a high potential for extensive damage and power outages." Although no significant … more

8/27/11

Changing summer safety guidelines

The summer months mean outdoor activities — going to the beach, the lake or the pool, working up a sweat on the softball diamond or the volleyball court, and cooking on the grill. more

6/10/11

The Nassau County Police Department urges shoppers to take note of some safety precautions before they head out to the stores this holiday season.

Safety tips for holiday shoppers

County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey and the Police Department are taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Nassau … more

11/25/10

The fire department rehearsed stop, drop and roll tactics with students.

Kindergarteners practice fire safety with Malverne FD

In honor of National Fire Safety Week, kindergarten students at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne took a walking trip to the Malverne Fire Department to learn about fire safety. … more

11/17/10

The Nassau County Police Department released safety tips for drivers and trick-or-treaters for Halloween.

Safety tips for Halloween

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationwide the number of deaths among young pedestrians increases 4.5 times on Halloween evening compared with the same time … more

10/29/10

West End second graders are all smiles as they climb aboard the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Vulcan Company truck.

Lynbrook students stop, drop and roll

As part of the weeklong celebration of Safety Week, students at West End School in Lynbrook received a firsthand lesson in fire safety from members of the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Vulcan Company. Fire department volunteers brought fire engines, hoses and fire gear with them to teach the children some unforgettable lessons about preventing and surviving fires. more

10/27/10

Robert and Susan Cirigliano of North Bellmore urged state legislators to take action to protect babies from drop-side cribs at a public forum at Farmingdale State College in February. Above, the couple holds a photo of their son Bobby, who died in 2004 when he was strangled by a drop-side crib similar to the one behind them.

Drop-side crib ban passes Senate, Assembly

Legislation banning drop-side cribs passed in both houses of the State Legislature on Friday. A fatal design flaw in drop-side cribs killed two Bellmore-Merrick infants. more

Sari Zeidler | 6/29/10

The future of energy independence

On April 20, an explosion off the Gulf Coast on an oil rig leased by British Petroleum marked the unfortunate beginning of the worst oil spill in our nation’s history. more

Al D'Amato | 6/3/10