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Ride sharing can help reduce drunken driving

When you look at data on drunken driving over the past 30-plus years, it’s clear that we’re making real progress. Drunken driving-related deaths have been cut in half since 1980, down to just under 10,000 in 2014. But it’s equally clear that bringing that number down to zero will require a lot of hard work, creative thinking and new ideas. more

By U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and MADD Executive Director Richard Mallow | 5/13/16

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, displayed a transdermal alcohol-monitoring device at a recent news conference, which convicted drunk drivers would be required to wear under legislation he sponsored if they do not install ignition interlocks in their cars as required by Leandra’s Law.

Legislators, D.A. want DWI law upgraded

On Dec. 30, one day before one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice called for swift passage of a new law to close a legal loophole that Fuschillo said allows convicted drunken drivers to escape the mandatory ignition interlock requirement of Leandra’s Law. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/4/13

Nassau police to increase DWI patrols for New Year’s

To combat drunk driving as New Year’s approaches, Nassau County police will be out in force this weekend, stepping up its enforcement of DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws with the “STOP-DWI” program. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/27/12

Criminal Law

Q. My neighbor’s son was arrested for drunk driving. The police seized the car he was driving, which is owned by his mother and he told her the police are trying to forfeit it. What are my … more

By Michael A. Scotto | 9/28/12

Joseph and T.J. Occhiogrosso, 'brothers and best friends'

Family members and friends of Joseph and Thomas Occhiogrosso filled the left side of the courtroom in Mineola as they watched quietly throughout the nearly month-long trial. Outside the … more

Mike Caputo | 11/9/10

The Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola.

Attorneys deliver closing arguments in Farr-Occhiogrosso trial

The defense called it an unavoidable accident. Prosecutors argued that it was an alcohol-fueled crash. Whatever the interpretation, the outcome of the trial of James Farr in a Mineola courtroom … more

Mike Caputo | 11/9/10

Joseph and Thomas Occhiogrosso were laid to rest on Aug. 27, four days after the brothers were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver.

Family, friends mourn two brothers

Hundreds of family members and friends of Joseph and Thomas Occhiogrosso filled the pews of St. Brigid’s R.C. Church in Westbury to pay their respects to the two brothers who were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver as they attempted to cross Hempstead Turnpike on Aug. 23. more

Mike Caputo | 9/3/09

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