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Elmont man charged with abusing three disabled people

An Elmont man was arrested for abusing three people with developmental disabilities while they were in his care, Special Prosecutor Patricia E. Gunning said on Monday. According to Gunning, who … more

By Steve Smirti | 4/20/16

The proposed facility will have a gun and archery range, sporting goods, a gun store, a live-action simulator and a hair and nail salon.

Businesswoman wants a fair shot in Lynbrook

Ahead of the May 2 public hearing about a controversial gun range and spa proposed for a commercial space on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, business owner Pamela Newman claimed she hoped both residents and board members would come willing to civilly discuss her plans for the property. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/20/16

Police responded to a call of shots fired in the Jamaica Square section of Elmont after 7 p.m. on Sunday

Police investigating possible gunshots in Elmont

The Nassau County police received a 911 call shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday alerting them to gun shots in the Jamaica Square section of Elmont. When police arrived on scene there was no victim of … more

4/17/16

An artist’s rendering of the proposed Sport Spa, which would house a gun and archery range, a retail sporting and gun store, a live-action shooting simulator, training classrooms, and a full-service hair and nail spa.

Lynbrook gun range draws criticism

A proposal for a gun range and spa in Lynbrook, near the border with Valley Stream, provoked an outcry last month when a public hearing in Lynbrook was rescheduled at the last minute. The hearing was rescheduled for May 2, and some in Valley Stream say they hope the idea gets scrapped. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/6/16

A gun range and spa business is proposed for 817 Sunrise Highway, currently occupied by Cutler’s Lighting.

Gun spa gets new hearing date

A public hearing is set for May 2 for a proposed gun establishment. The Lynbrook Village Board will vote on the future of the project immediately after the hearing. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/6/16

NYPD Officer Reddin, left the hospital on Tuesday to cheers to continue recovering after being shot in Brooklyn on Sunday, Feb. 21.

Local cops shot after chase

Two NYPD officers from Nassau County were shot while in pursuit of a suspect in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn early last Saturday morning. Andrew Yurkiw, 29, a Wantagh resident and … more

By Steve Smirti and Mary Malloy | 2/25/16

NYPD officers found this .357 revolver in the front seat of Jamal Funes's car following the car crash.

Local cops shot after chase

Two NYPD officers from Nassau County were shot while in pursuit of a suspect in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn early last Saturday morning. Andrew Yurkiw, 29, a Wantagh resident and … more

By Steve Smirti | 2/21/16

Obama’s speech ended as it began, with a dream

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address on Jan. 12, and the race to replace him has tightened on both sides. Who would have believed that at this point in the race . . . more

1/21/16

Our state legislators don’t get a fair shake

The people of America are in a bad mood, and it’s hard to understand why. Unemployment is the lowest it’s been in years. Oil prices have hit rock bottom, and you can fill up your car for $25. New cars are selling at the fastest pace . . . more

1/21/16

It’s a new year, so let’s get started

Twenty-sixteen is a new year full of possibilities. We have a lot to do. Is it just me, or do people seem worried? more

1/14/16