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Thomas L. Adams, a long time member of the Wantagh Fire Department, died on May 12.

The walls of Wantagh Fire Department Station 2, on Wantagh Avenue in Levittown, hold many stories, including that of Thomas L. Adams, a 59-year member of the department who died on May 12. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/3/21

A district school bus picks up students at the corner of Nottingham and Erma each morning, where there’s a stop sign that drivers often disregard.

E.M. residents say conditions are worse on Erma Drive

According to East Meadow residents, conditions on Erma Drive and Nottingham Road have not changed. In fact, they have gotten worse. Motorists continue to drive fast and run stop signs on these streets, which lead to East Meadow High School’s rear parking lot entrance. more

By Laura Lane | 6/3/21

Are high prices the new normal?

Q. Why are prices so high? I know we can blame it on the pandemic, but I wonder if prices are really going to come back down, or whether this is the new normal. We’re trying to decide whether to start our renovation . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 5/30/21

Thomas Montemarano and Evan Lynch received proclamations outside Village Hall for their live-saving efforts.

Firefighters honored for life-saving efforts

Last Nov. 19 at around 4 p.m., former Rockville Centre Fire Department Captain Thomas Montemarano was dropping off Junior Firefighter Evan Lynch at his home from his after-school job when Montemarano’s pager buzzed. There was a house on fire on nearby Lakeview Avenue, and the two immediately answered the call. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 5/28/21

Valley Stream Fire Department Engine 2 Captain Brian Grogan, center, presented a photo plaque to Tally-Ho Captain Steve Liguori Jr, left, at the dedication and christening of Tally-Ho's new 2021 fire engine at ceremonies at the Horton Avenue firehouse. Joining in is Tally-Ho First Lieutenant Ken Olson, second from right, and Tally-Ho Second Lieutenant Jack Liquori.

Valley Stream Fire Department recognizes sister company in Lynbrook

In 1910, the Tally-Ho Inn and Hotel at the corner of Merrick Road, then called Blank Road, and Horton Avenue in Lynbrook, burned to the ground due to the lack of fire protection in the immediate area. more

By Steve Grogan | 5/20/21

Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

This week, the nation will mark the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Never has the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of police reverberated so loudly . . . more

5/20/21

Former Lynbrook Fire Chief and Honorary Commissioner Tom Ryan, right, broke the traditional bottle of champagne on the new Tally-Ho pumper as officers, from left, Second Lieutenant Jack Liquori, First Lieutenant Ken Olsen and Captain Stephen Liquori also took part.

Tally-Ho christens new Lynbrook Fire Department truck

On April 23, Tally-Ho Engine Company No. 3 of the Lynbrook Fire Department dedicated and christened its new 2021 Spartan fire truck at wet-down ceremonies in the parking lot of the firehouse on Horton Avenue. more

By Steve Grogan | 5/13/21

Former Oceanside Fire Chief Kevin Klein, left, was recently appointed to the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, second from right. Joining him was his father, Steven Klein, also a former OFD chief, and his son, Christopher, who is now a firefighter for Terrace Hose Company No. 3 in Oceanside.

Former Oceanside fire chief appointed to state taskforce

Former Oceanside Fire Chief Kevin Klein was recently appointed to the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force. more

5/13/21

James Avondet was elected to serve as the Chief of Department for RVC.

Rockville Centre fire department chiefs take office

Volunteer members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department voted on April 8 to elect a new Chief of Department, First Assistant Chief, Second Assistant Chief and Delegate to the Fourth Battalion Fire District in the annual department elections. more

Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 5/13/21

Several emergency response personnel were at the scene of a 7th Street house fire where a propane tank exploded.

Propane explosion rocks E.M. neighborhood

A normally quiet East Meadow neighborhood was shaken Thursday evening when a propane tank exploded during a house fire at 2413 7th St. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/7/21

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