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Police chase wanted man through Long Beach

Long Beach police pursued a wanted man suspected of committing a burglary and a break-in last fall through the city on April 20, in what Police Commissioner Mike Tangney described as a … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/20/12

Emergency service units are at the scene of a parking structure at LBHS that collapsed at 5:12 p.m.

Long Beach High School parking structure collapses

The school was … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/6/12

Commissioner Dale addressed safety concerns from residents.

Precinct changes, crime discussed at local safety forum

“Safety is our number one issue,” Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale assured the audience. “Whatever we do, if we can’t do it safely, we’re not doing it.” more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/23/12

Legislature OK’s police retirement plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously on March 19 to approve a police retirement incentive plan that County Executive Edward Mangano said was a key component of the controversial new community policing center plan, which will turn four of the county’s eight police precincts into Community Policing Centers. more

By Aaron Axelson, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/20/12

The city is facing a $10.25 million deficit.

Long Beach facing $10 million deficit

A little more than a month after the city declared a fiscal crisis, Long Beach has hit a $10.2 million deficit, a gap that City Manager Jack Schnirman said needs to be closed before the end of the … more

Anthony Rifilato | 3/19/12

City Court Judge Roy Tepper, right, swore in Lt. Mike Tangney as the LBPD's new police commissioner.

Committee chooses Long Beach’s new top cop

A little more than a month after a search committee was formed to vet candidates vying to be Long Beach’s next top cop, Acting Police Commissioner Mike Tangney was sworn in during a special … more

Anthony Rifilato | 3/9/12

County Legislators debated the Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative for nearly four hours on Monday.

Vote to close precincts passes, 10-9

In a contentious meeting on Monday, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 to 9 along party lines to implement a new Community Policing Plan, in which four of the county’s eight police precincts will be closed over the next seven months and replaced with “community policing centers.” more

By Aaron Axelson and Brian Croce | 3/7/12

With the check from FEMA are, from left,Floral Park Mayor Thomas Tweedy, County Executive Ed Mangano, Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Fire Commission Richard Gardner and Sen. Charles Schumer.

Local fire departments slated for grant

The Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead fire departments were among 71 county fire departments that will collectively receive more than $650,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for … more

3/7/12

Vote to close precincts passes, 10-9

In a contentious meeting on Monday, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 to 9 along party lines to implement a new Community Policing Plan, in which four of the county’s eight police precincts will be closed over the next seven months and replaced with “community policing centers.” more

By Aaron Axelson, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/6/12

Former Second Deputy Commissioner William Flanagan

Top cops indicted for conspiracy, misconduct

Three top Nassau County Police Department commanding officers were indicted on March 1 for misconduct and conspiracy after they attempted to cover up a crime allegedly committed by the son of an influential South Shore accountant with deep ties to the department, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said last Thursday. more

By AARON AXELSON, SCOTT BRINTON and DEIRDRE KRASULA, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/1/12