Rockville Centre kids got a chance to meet some real heroes at the library last week.
Village police officers and fire fighters came to the library on Aug. 21 and brought some of their coolest …
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8/27/15
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It’s hard to see so many people in so much pain, especially when they’re mourning one of our neighbors. It’s even harder when they’re mourning the death of someone so young, who had his whole life ahead of him.
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5/14/15
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What’s the biggest concern on Long Island today? Sure, property taxes and quality education are always on everyone’s mind, but right now the heroin epidemic that is threatening members of our community . . .
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5/7/15
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It turns out those blue ribbons all over town weren’t just for decoration.
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By Alex Costello
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4/15/15
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Nassau County police patrols will be increased around synagogues, churches and other house of worship for the upcoming Passover and Easter holiday, officials announced on Tuesday.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/1/15
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Crime rates in Rockville Centre have fallen for the second year in a row, reaching a record low in 2014. This decrease includes all reported crime as well as major incidents, which include robberies, felony assaults, burglaries, stolen cars, sex offenses and homicides.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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3/11/15
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Five new police officers joined the ranks of the Rockville Centre Police Department this week after being sworn in at a Board of Trustees meeting on Monday.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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3/4/15
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Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s new acting district attorney, stopped by Herald Community Newspapers’ Garden City office last Thursday for a discussion with editors and reporters about the views, goals and strategies she brings to the job. The conversation touched on topics from gun violence to illegal drugs, police practices, public corruption and what Singas sees as the need for “smart prosecution,” from crime-prevention strategies to alternatives to jailing young, non-violent offenders.
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By Brian Racow
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2/12/15
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In youth soccer, one arena tops all others –– the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Florida. It is a mecca for youth soccer players itching to display their skills before hundreds of college coaches at the Disney Soccer Showcase.
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By Scott Brinton
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1/21/15
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Blue ribbons have been tied around the village to honor New York City Police officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, who were killed on Dec. 20. The village recognized Katherine Nadel of Mormile …
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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1/7/15
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