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West Hempstead native Jacob Cooper was just 3 years old when he found himself gasping for air and fighting for his life. During a trip to the park with his parents, he was climbing the ladder of a … more
It's a frightening statistic: Pedestrian deaths shot up by nearly 56 percent nationally between 2009 and 2018, from roughly 4,000 lives lost to cars and trucks to 6,227. Long Island has its share, averaging about 60 deaths per year. more
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported Monday afternoon that the death total in the county had risen to nearly 50 because of the coronavirus, after nine new deaths were reported overnight from … more
A third person has died of coronavirus in Nassau, according to County Executive Laura Curran. The victim was a 76-year-old woman who lived in the Town of Hempstead. Curran did not say where she … more
I remember an expanse of scrubland with massive saguaro cacti stretching out to a ridge in the distance. The sun was setting, and the evening light crept over the rocky outcrop before me. From behind the cacti, ragged-looking men suddenly appeared . . . more
We’ve all heard the adage that the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. But today it’s more accurate to say that what’s also certain for most Americans are debt and taxes. more
Nassau County police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found on Nov. 23 12:48 p.m. in Baldwin. more
It seems universal that accidental and deliberate deaths are horrific and extremely difficult to accept, especially the death of loved ones. Whatever our differences . . . more
You’re absolutely right: This is no time to talk politics or terror plots or rogue politicians. Rather, let us ring the bells, light the candles, gather the family and . . . more
Summer driving season is in full swing, and we’re out on the roads in large numbers. The absence of winter’s dangers can make it seem like a safer time to drive . . . more
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