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Safe day at the beach? Thank the lifeguards
Beach safety on Long Island is crucial. Lifeguards, trained to handle emergencies and rescues, protect beachgoers. Investing in their resources enhances public safety. more
A member of the governor’s Citizens Preparedness team distributes disaster preparedness kits to a resident who attended the seminar on Nov. 28. More than 60 community members gathered at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium to learn how to prepare for natural disasters.
Residents prepare for natural disasters
Community members learned how to prepare themselves for natural disasters during a citizens preparedness seminar at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium on Nov. 28. more
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As the virus ebbs, rules — and reporting — shift
Who says the coronavirus pandemic isn’t a global emergency anymore? WHO says. more
Losing a hero way too soon
She always had the brightest smile in the room. She was always ready to offer a hand to anyone who needed it . . . more
Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes
Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now. more
Recalling two failed coups that will live in infamy
"The Event,” a 2015 found-footage documentary by Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, opens with black-and-white images of mostly men marching in August 1991 through the streets of Leningrad . . . more
Building our schools back better
Summer vacation for students this year follows almost a year and a half of coronavirus shutdowns and precautions. The learning loss during school closures was significant, and unless steps are taken, the U.S. risks the education of a generation of young people. more
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Hempstead is gearing up for an eventful summer
A year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on . . . more
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A Nassau County Police Academy recruit made her way through a field of orange cones at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course at Jones Beach last Thursday.
Driven to become Nassau County police officers
Part two in a photo series on the Nassau County Police Academy. Sirens blared and tires squealed as a white Chevy Caprice banked hard into a curve at Jones Beach State Park after peeling down a straightaway at 50 miles per hour last Thursday. Meanwhile, a black Crown Victoria cruiser raced across to cut the vehicle off at a four-way intersection. The Caprice braked hard as it neared the stop sign. more
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We must remain vigilant about the virus
The Food and Drug Administration last Saturday issued an emergency-use authorization for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine . . . more
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