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It took 18 years to track down and capture Ted Kaczynski, a.k.a. the Unabomber. more

4/25/13

We must remain vigilant in the war on terror

Despite the fact that it has been nearly a dozen years since 9/11, the recent Boston Marathon attack proves that terrorism is still a very real threat in this country. more

4/25/13

Thank a volunteer — or, even better, become one

Every community needs police officers, teachers, sanitation workers and elected leaders. But every community also needs volunteers, the people whose contributions mean so much yet so often go unnoticed. more

4/25/13

Now more than ever, say something if you see something

At 2:49 p.m. on April 15, two crude bombs, fashioned out of pressure cookers and ball bearings, exploded 13 seconds apart at the Boston Marathon, killing three and severely injuring nearly 180. more

4/25/13

Nassau County police officials said that being vigilant and informing the authorities about suspicious behavior are ways to combat violent incidents.

Staying safe in a dangerous world

Less than a day after the Boston Marathon bombings, Mesitva Ateres Yaakov High School was evacuated on April 16 due to a reported bomb threat against the Lawrence school. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/24/13

Atlantic Beach residents Richard and Jodi Brodsky, pictured finishing a 5K race In Quebec city, have run in nearly 40 marathons. On Monday, Richard watched his wife cross the Boston Marathon finish line less than two minutes before the explosions.

Boston bombings revive memories of 9/11

Hewlett resident Steven Greenberg completed his 17th Boston Marathon on Monday, running considerably faster than he had planned and finishing less than 10 minutes before two bombs exploded near the finish line. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 4/17/13

After a terror attack at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said county officials are reviewing security plans for the annual RXR Long Island Marathon, which is to take place in central Nassau on May 5. Above, runners at the 2012 Long Island Marathon.

South Shore runners in shock after Boston Marathon bombing

Alex Cuozzo, president and coach of the Bellmore Striders running club, bounced between websites as the Boston Marathon progressed on Monday, checking on the club’s three members in the 26.2-mile race. more

By Scott Brinton and Julie Mansmann, sbrinton@liherald.com and jmansmann@liherald.com | 4/16/13

Hewlett resident Steven Greenberg will run in his 17th Boston Marathon on April 15, helping to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Running towards a good cause

For his 50th birthday, in 1998, Hewlett resident Steven Greenberg’s wife, Louise, asked him what he wanted for a present. more

By Ann Friedman | 4/10/13

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