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Dean Dickerson, 4, was ready to jump on a fire truck along with the rest of the firefighters.

Bayville Fire Department puts out fires and welcomes neighbors

The firefighters from Bayville Fire Company No. 1 held their annual Open House and Fire Prevention Day on Oct. 21. Dozens of residents dropped by to enjoy food, music, family games, fire truck rides … more

11/24/23

Brooklyn Avenue School students were treated to a visit by the Valley Stream Fire Department Fire Safety and Education Committee, alongside Ladder Company 2. Above, a uniformed firefighter explains the purpose of his equipment.

Igniting awareness of fire safety in Valley Stream schools

Fire Prevention Month may have come and gone, but let’s take a moment to reflect on the dedicated efforts fire departments across the country, and right here at home, took to educate the public … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/17/23

Nassau must take a proactive approach to regulating AI

It is a commonly held frustration of Long Island residents that our governments seem to always be behind the curve, as opposed to ahead of it. more

By Joshua Lafazan | 11/9/23

Bayville Water Department employees Lee Kessler, left, Andrew Petti and Salvatore Astuto ensure the village’s water is safe and tastes good. They won best tasting water in the Long Island Water Conference 35th Annual Drinking Water Taste Test Contest.

No need to buy bottled water in Bayville

There are many reasons to visit or live in Bayville. There’s the allure of pristine beaches, restaurants serving locally sourced fish and a community filled with friendly, warm residents who … more

By Laura Lane | 10/27/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

Our children’s education can’t be all about numbers

Imagine students who can not only grasp the concepts of STEM courses through the diligent application of the scientific method, but also generate original and thought-provoking work in the humanities. more

By Daniel Rehman | 8/31/23

The bell in Sea Cliff’s firehouse was crafted by Henry Hooper, an apprentice of Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere.

Historic bell at Sea Cliff Fire Department to be restored

For nearly 100 years, the Sea Cliff’s Fire Department served and protected the community from its historic firehouse in the heart of the village. And now, after several years of renovations and … more

8/13/23

Valley Stream firefighters put out a number of house fires during the Independence Day week.

Area houses caught ablaze during Independence Day week

As the Independence Day festivities went on, the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department fire crew were on the move answering not only to automatic fire alarms and ambulance calls, but a spate … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/16/23

Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department was on standby to provide support during an emergency airlift of an injured construction worker in Malverne.

Valley Stream firefighters aid with emergency airlift

The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department provided onsite support to the Nassau County Police Department with a helicopter landing at Firemen’s Field on June 19. The helicopter was airlifting … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/9/23

Jason Field graduated from the FDNY Emergency Medical Services Academy to the praise of his fellow firefighters.

This Valley Stream firefighter follows in his late father's footsteps as an FDNY EMTs

The Valley Stream Fire Department applauded their own Jason Field of Engine 4 for graduating from the FDNY Emergency Medical Services Academy on June 21. Field is taking after his distinguished late … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/9/23

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