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NCPD Yosef Gerson’s disappearance galvanized the community, which organized an exhaustive search for him and filled a prayer gathering to capacity. NCPD Yosef Gerson’s disappearance galvanized the community, which organized an exhaustive search for him and filled a prayer gathering to capacity. NCPD Yosef Gerson’s disappearance galvanized the community, which organized an exhaustive search for him and filled a prayer gathering to capacity. NCPD Yosef Gerson’s disappearance galvanized the community, which organized an exhaustive search for him and filled a prayer gathering to capacity. Yosef Gerson’s disappearance galvanized the community, which organized an exhaustive search for him and filled a prayer gathering to capacity.

When the Nassau County Police Department sent out a Silver Alert on Oct. 7 that reported Lawrence resident Yosef Gerson missing, it sounded like so many of the other alerts that are issued about people who suffer from cognitive disorders, as Gerson does, and must be found because they need their medication. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/21/15

Residents raised concerns about homeless people at the Wantagh train station, along with cleanliness and parking issues.

An issue of homelessness

A discussion of homelessness and other problems at the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station between local residents and a panel of elected officials grew heated last week. The open forum took place … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/6/15

Record crowds flocked to Long Beach this summer, and revenue generated from the sales of beach passes exceeded the city’s projections.

City had record summer season

The city netted $4.3 million in beach pass revenue this year, and officials called it a record summer that attracted an average of about 25,000 visitors to the shore each weekend. Throughout the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/10/15

Mayor Kennedy announced plans to build an emergency management center.

Freeport to build Emergency Management Center

Just like the Boy Scouts, the Village of Freeport lives by the motto “be prepared.” On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy announced that the village would build a state of … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 8/27/15

That's the way the LIRR rolls

The catchwords late last week were “positive train control,” the technology that could prevent tragedies like last week’s Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia . . . more

5/28/15

Bridge demolition to cause LIRR delays on Port Jeff, Ronkonkoma lines

The MTA announced on Thursday that Long Island Rail Road Service between Hicksville and Mineola on the Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma Lines has been suspended for this Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 5/15/15

Sisters Mia and Natalie Rodriguez went for a whirl on the teacup ride at the 2014 Merrick Kids Fest. The Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual event, which will take place again this weekend.

Merrick Chamber of Commerce's Kids Fest is on the way

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Kids Fest, a carnival with rides and games, food and family-friendly entertainment, will take place this weekend at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. more

4/22/15

A body was found underneath the platform at the Wantagh train station on April 12.

Body found near LIRR tracks in Wantagh

The body of an unknown man was found at Wantagh’s Long Island Rail Road station earlier Sunday morning. As of press time, MTA police had not identified the victim nor determined the cause of death. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/15

$The lockers, which are six feet long and 3¼ feet wide, are located on the north side of the Bellmore train station.$

Town to hold Bellmore bike locker lottery

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, Councilman Gary Hudes and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad are inviting residents to enter the town’s annual “planet-friendly” bike … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

Equipment malfunctions caused delays on six branches of the Long Island Rail Road this morning.

Equipment problems force LIRR to cancel morning trains

Just one day after snowy conditions caused delays and cancellations throughout the Long Island Rail Road, equipment malfunctions caused the cancellations or delays on six branches of the rail … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 3/6/15

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