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Long Beach firefighters rescue woman and autistic son

A Long Beach woman was in critical but stable condition after she and her autistic son were rescued from an Olive Street fire early Monday morning by city firefighters. The fire began at … more

Anthony Rifilato | 7/26/10

The Oceanside Fire Department's water rescue team finishes up a drill.

Oceanside Fire Department participates in mock water rescue

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port … more

7/21/10

An aerial view of the teams’ efforts. The East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments.

East Rockaway Fire Department hosts rescue drill

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments. more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Police investigated a fatal two-car collision in East Meadow on Monday.

Lynbrook woman killed in car crash

Lynbrook resident Ann Lee, 85, died and two others were hospitalized after a two-car collision Monday afternoon on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Police officer kelly graham, pictured with Police Commissioner Thomas R. Sofield, was honored for her actions in 2009.

Man who pulled gun on cops gets 6 years in plea deal

A Queens man who led Long Beach police on a high-speed car chase through the city last year and struggled with two officers after threatening them with a gun was sentenced to six years in prison on … more

Anthony Rifilato | 7/16/10

Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's basketball coach, attended the Baldwin funeral of Bob Sheppard at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday.

'The Voice' is laid to rest

Bob Sheppard, known as "The Voice of the Yankees," and also dubbed "The Voice of God" by former Yankee great Reggie Jackson, was laid to rest on July 15 at St. Christopher's Church on Merrick Road in … more

Mary Malloy | 7/15/10

Dr. Cyd Charrow hugged Mary Brennan who was on the original screening committee of senior center members that chose Charrow as director over 25 years ago.

Rockville Centre Senior Services Director celebrates 25 years

On June 25, Dr. Cyd Charrow hosted a garden party at the Sandel Senior Center to commemorate her 25th anniversary as director of the Rockville Centre Department of Senior Services. more

7/14/10

A DEC monitoring well near the DPW garage collected a small amount of ethanol.

Traces of ethanol found near DPW garage

During a routine inspection on May 19, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation found traces of ethanol in one of six monitoring wells near Rockville Centre's Department of Public Works garage on Sunrise Highway. more

Jennifer Gundersen | 7/14/10

West Nile confirmed in Nassau for first time in 2010

Nassau County Department of Health announced on Wednesday the county’s first isolation of West Nile virus (WNV) from a mosquito pool. The virus was identified in a sample of Culex pipiens-restuans … more

7/14/10

Valley Stream firefighters place second [Photo gallery]

The Valley Stream Fire Department placed second in the best appearance category in the Nassau County Fire Chief’s Association Parade in Merrick last Saturday evening. more

7/14/10