As the summer comes to a close, and neighbors spend a few extra hours savoring the warm weather and barbecues, the temptation to have a few drinks with friends can be powerful — but as Nassau County police and a few volunteers helped demonstrate last week, even a little alcohol can make a big difference on the roads.
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Matt Hampton
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9/2/09
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On a stiflingly hot and and sweltry afternoon last week, East Rockaway firefighters battled a mid-afternoon blaze on Second Avenue in East Rockaway. The fire was extinguished, a dog was rescued, and two firefighters were treated on the scene for heat exhaustion.
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Mary Malloy
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8/28/09
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Criminals beware. The next time you think about committing a crime in Lynbrook, you might be caught on camera. The Lynbrook village board hired LEM Electronics on Aug. 17 to install security cameras at five locations in the village.
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Anthony Bottan
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8/28/09
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More than 500 homes have been added to the higher-risk flood zones in East Rockaway, which will have residents scrambling to purchase insurance — at a steep cost if they don’t do it before Sept. 11. This nearly doubles the number of village residences that are deemed to be in danger of flooding.
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Mary Malloy
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8/28/09
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The quick thinking of three teens helped save the lives of an elderly couple that were fast asleep early Monday morning as their Lynbrook home caught fire. Now, the three youths are being heralded as heroes.
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Mary Malloy
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8/27/09
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