“Watch for the warning signs of a flashover” is one of the most important lessons I learned in the Nassau County Fire Service Academy when I began active service with the Wantagh Fire Department over 30 years ago.
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By Steve Rhoads
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8/9/24
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The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump once again brought attention to an issue that is important to all of us, regardless of our political affiliation: public safety.
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By Charles Lavine
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8/9/24
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For over two decades, the 72 acres known as the Nassau Hub, which encompass the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, has been struggling to be redeveloped. Despite several ill-fated attempts to reimagine this prime piece of real estate owned by the county, at the end of 2022 it continued to languish, with no viable prospects on the horizon.
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By Bill Gaylor
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8/9/24
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The upshot of the stop in D.C. was a conflicted feeling. My sense of pride in our magnificent capital city and its many historical sites naturally infused me with the feeling of being lucky to have been born and to have lived my entire life in the best country the world has known. But in my hotel room, and in the car as I listened to the news, it spurred other thoughts. Just think of the momentous events of July 2024.
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By Howard Kopel
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8/9/24
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My love of reading and history began when I was about 16. Enrolled in an Advanced Placement English class at my high school, I was blessed to have an amazing teacher who taught me how to make sense of the things I read, and consequently fostered my love of writing.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/9/24
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Long Island Children’s Museum goes all out to celebrate the hard-working bees with two days of “Honey Hoopla” activities, Aug. 16-17, in honor of National Honey Bee Day.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/7/24
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A recent event at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club offered veterans a unique way to address PTSD and other mental health struggles: through sailing.
Organized by the yacht club in collaboration with …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/2/24
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The Town of Oyster Bay recently unveiled new pickleball courts at Harry Tappen Beach, a project that has generated excitement among local residents and pickleball enthusiasts. The initiative, driven …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/2/24
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Jazz enthusiasts gathered at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on July 20 to enjoy a day filled with vibrant performances and community festivities at the inaugural Tilles Jazz Fest. The …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/2/24
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With Long Island in the depths of summer, many residents of the North Shore are looking for scenic places to walk with family, friends and pets. The North Shore Land Alliance boasts an array of …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/2/24
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