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This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

Bellmorite charged in multi-million-dollar scheme

A Bellmore man was recently indicted for his alleged role in what officials described as a massive fraud against the federal Social Security Disability Insurance benefits program, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/20/14

Firefighters needed 90 minutes to extinguish a fire that started when a tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late on Dec. 17.

Tanker bursts into flames on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore

A tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late Tuesday night, causing a fuel spill that erupted in flames. Officials estimate that 3,000 to 7,000 gallons of fuel escaped from the tanker, which flipped on its side just before midnight.    more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/13

Senior Town Councilman Santino, left, Elks Lodge #1 Exalted Ruler Ann Schneller and Legislator Fran Becker honored Ex-Chief Heather Senti and Chief Michael Koppel of the Lakeview Fire Department with a Certificate of Recognition.

Lakeview, Malverne FD recognized by officials

Town Councilman Anthony Santino and Legislator Fran Becker attended the Annual Fire Awards Night at the Elks Lodge on Hempstead Avenue in Lynbrook to honor officers of the Lynbrook, Malverne and … more

10/15/13

Michael Costanza, 60, a Merrick resident, retired LIRR transportation manager and a commissioner of the North Merrick Fire Department, was convicted of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud for making false statements to the federal Railroad Retirement Board claiming that he had become disabled on the job. Costanza drew tens of thousands of dollars in disability payments.

N. Merrick F.D. commish convicted in LIRR fraud case

A federal jury Thursday convicted Michael Costanza, 60, of Merrick, a retired Long Island Rail Road transportation manager and North Merrick Fire Department commissioner, of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. Costanza now faces a maximum of 55 years in prison. more

10/14/13

Councilwoman Dorothy L Goosby congratulated Chief Heather Senti, center, as the first woman to serve in her position in the West Hempstead Fire Department.

W.H. Fire Chief recognized for groundbreaking service

Lakeview Fire Department Chief Heather Senti was recently honored at the West Hempstead Lions Dinner Meeting held at the Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead for her service as the first woman in the … more

6/25/13

Members with their unit citation earned for fighting a Hempstead fire last Father’s Day.

W.H. Fire Department gets unit citation

The West Hempstead Fire Department was recently acknowledged for its role in helping fight a massive fire in Hempstead on Father’s Day in 2012. On June 17, the West Hempstead Fire Department, … more

5/3/13

A wake for slain Nassau County police officer Arthur Lopez, 29, of Babylon Village, will be held at Empire Hose Company on Merrick Avenue in Merrick over the next two days. His funeral will be at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church in Baldwin on Saturday.

Thousands expected at police officer’s wake in Merrick

The Merrick Fire Department is expecting thousands of mourners at a wake at Empire Hose Company for slain Nassau County police officer Arthur Lopez of Babylon Village, who was gunned down on Tuesday morning in Queens after he pulled over an ex-convict who had served time for attempted murder and drug sale. more

By Scott Brinton and Deirdre Krasula | 10/25/12

Get your ghoul on...at the annual fright-fest known as the Franklin Square Horror.

Halloween high jinks around the area

The Halloween spirit is certainly afoot. There’s much to see and do this weekend, before we overload on candy next Wednesday. Whether you want to step back in time to celebrate Halloween the … more

By Karen Bloom | 10/24/12

Keep your family safe from fires

Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more

10/18/12

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