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Reassessing the county executive

This time last year, the Herald evaluated Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s midterm progress. We graded him on how well he had followed through with his campaign promises and how effectively he had dealt with the major issues facing the county. more

9/13/12

Crossing guard Debra Bernhardt held back traffic as children and their parents crossed Merrick Avenue on the way to Camp Avenue School in Merrick last week. Many crossings were manned by police officers on the first day of school, while some were left unguarded.

Be careful crossing the street

Parents who let their children walk to school may want to take extra precautions this year: Nassau County has left some crossing guard posts unmanned. As a result of a hiring freeze and work … more

By Aaron Axelson | 9/12/12

Legislator Carrié Solages, second from left, called for an FBI audit of the Nassau County Police outside the 5th Precinct in Elmont.

Solages to FBI: Audit NCPD crime reporting

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages has called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to audit county Police Department crime statistics in light of a commander’s recent demotion for … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 8/29/12

5th Precinct commander demoted

The commanding officer of the Nassau County Police Department’s 5th Precinct was demoted last week after an investigation uncovered inaccurate offense classifications in crime reports. more

By Brian Croce | 8/8/12

Firefighter and paramedic Dave Yolinsky was off-duty when he helped an injured man in a wheelchair who was hit by a tractor-trailer.

Long Beach firefighter helps man hit by truck in Lynbrook

As Dave Yolinsky headed home to Long Beach at around 2 p.m. on Monday, he saw what looked like a large crushed box wedged underneath a tractor-trailer stopped at the intersection of Sunrise Highway … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/25/12

Nassau County Police receive nearly $1 million in grants

The Nassau County Police Department will receive nearly $1 million through New York State’s Operation IMPACT, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. According to a press release from Cuomo’s … more

By Aaron Axelson | 7/18/12

The Kandi Won, towed to shore with help from the FBI, was eventually taken to the Nassau County Marine Bureau in East Rockaway on July 12.

Police inspect Kandi Won in Bay Park

The yacht that has been the focus of attention in the waters around Oyster Bay for the past two weeks was raised from its 60- to 70-foot temporary resting … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/18/12

Crime Report: Lynbrook, East Rockaway

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. more

6/27/12

Crime Watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. more

5/30/12

Crime Watch: East Rockaway, Lynbrook

Arrests At 12:08 a.m. on April 8, Gregory Germain, 51, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to obey traffic control device, insufficient brake … more

4/12/12