Michael Jazylo took the reins of the Baldwin Fire Department on New Year’s Day. He was officially sworn in by Commissioner Robert Quackenbush at the annual department meeting in December. Jazylo, a …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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1/7/16
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A nonsuspicious fire early Sunday left a Baldwin family homeless, but authorities said no one was injured in the blaze.
Baldwin Fire Chief Karen Bendel said she was first to arrive at the scene, …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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12/27/15
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A dried-out, eight-foot Christmas tree can light, blaze and burn to ash in less than a minute, causing considerable damage in the process, according to research by the National Institute of …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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12/23/15
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A 22-year-old man from Baldwin was arraigned Friday on a 21-count grand jury indictment in connection with the firebombing his former girlfriend’s house last month, Acting Nassau County District …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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12/18/15
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with firebombing his former girlfriend’s Baldwin house last week was remanded to jail Monday by a Nassau County Court judge.
Joseph Ferrufino, of Baldwin, was arraigned on charges of …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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12/1/15
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A Baldwin firefighter was one of 31 individuals honored last month by the Town of Hempstead for outstanding service.
Fred Kopf, of Ladder Co. No. 2, rescued a man from a burning building July 4. …
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11/5/15
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A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/14/15
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By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . .
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10/1/15
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They came from all over Long Island to compete in the second annual Clam Eating Contest at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park.
Peter’s owner Butch Yamali, himself an honorary Island Park …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
bperry@liherald.com
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8/27/15
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The Nassau County 2nd Battalion Fire Department Parade rolled down the streets of Oceanside this month bringing music, pomp and patriotism. The Battalion, which includes the Baldwin Fire Department, …
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8/20/15
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