Every holiday season, the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh fulfills tens of thousands of requests for presents for sick and underprivileged children. This year, a flood at the foundation’s Family Fun Center on Wantagh Avenue jeopardized its efforts.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/22/14
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An East Rockaway woman was arrested in Bethpage at 12:45 a.m. on Dec 5.
Maureen Hamilton, 58, was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, aggravated driving while intoxicated, …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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12/10/14
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It will be a good Christmas for needy children across Long Island, thanks to the efforts of students in the Seaford School District.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/10/14
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In less than a month, Nassau County will be without a district attorney. Kathleen Rice, who has held the position since 2006, will be heading off to Washington, D.C. . . .
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12/4/14
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A Brooklyn man is under arrest after a crash on the Meadowbrook Parkway that left one dead early on Thanksgiving morning, New York State Police said.
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By Brendan Murray
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12/1/14
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Workers for Hogan Plumbing and Heating, Inc. struck a natural gas pipe last Friday afternoon behind Merrick Shopping Center, according to Don Hogan, the company’s owner. The Merrick Fire Department evacuated more than a dozen houses near the shopping center, and the Nassau County Police Department shut down a block of Merrick Road, but officials quickly determined that there was no danger.
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By Brian Racow
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11/28/14
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More than 150 families in need enjoyed Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, thanks to volunteers from Bellmore community organizations and institutions.
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By Julie Mansmann
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11/28/14
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“It’s very, very nice to help people in need,” said Carlo Tobia, a Wantagh Middle School eighth-grader and Student Council president. “I love helping people out.”
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/26/14
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The second portion of the Wantagh Fire Department’s 2014 semi-annual Blood Drive will be held at Station 1, 3470 Park Ave. in Wantagh, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in cooperation with the Blood Donor Center of the Nassau County Medical Center.
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11/17/14
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In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Mepham High School officials recently teamed up with Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice to host AT&T’s “It Can Wait” assembly -- …
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By Julie Mansmann
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11/13/14
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