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Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.
Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving
For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more
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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swung by Calhoun High School in North Merrick on Monday to push for tougher football helmet standards for young people. He was joined by, from left, Calhoun Assistant Principal Nicole Hollings, Athletic Director June Spruyt and Calhoun football players.
Sen. Schumer stops by Calhoun to push helmet safety
Calhoun High School football coach Joe Bianca and the Colts’ team captains joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to announce a legislative push to improve football helmet safety for children and teenagers. more
Fire prevention week: prepare and practice safe escape plan with your family
In light of National Fire Prevention Week — October 9-15 — the Elmont Fire Department wants to remind the public to follow the important home fire safety tips in order to keep residents and their loved ones safe. This year’s fire prevention week theme is "Protect Your Family from Fire!" more
Keep kids safe on their way to and from school
In days past, parents used to be able to send their children off to school without a second thought about whether they would return safely. And while children are still in good hands during class … more
LIPA warned that power outages could accompany Irene as she hits Long Island in the early morning hours on Sunday.
'High potential' for power outages: LIPA
The Long Island Power Authority said it is keeping a close eye on the track of the hurricane, as there is "still a high potential for extensive damage and power outages." Although no significant … more
Changing summer safety guidelines
The summer months mean outdoor activities — going to the beach, the lake or the pool, working up a sweat on the softball diamond or the volleyball court, and cooking on the grill. more
Sen. Kemp Hannon shares health advice for staying safe in the snow.
Tips for staying safe in the snow: Sen. Kemp Hannon
See Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray's video on snow-storm preparation more
The Nassau County Police Department urges shoppers to take note of some safety precautions before they head out to the stores this holiday season.
Safety tips for holiday shoppers
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey and the Police Department are taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Nassau … more
The Nassau County Police Department released safety tips for drivers and trick-or-treaters for Halloween.
Safety tips for Halloween
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationwide the number of deaths among young pedestrians increases 4.5 times on Halloween evening compared with the same time … more
Robert and Susan Cirigliano of North Bellmore urged state legislators to take action to protect babies from drop-side cribs at a public forum at Farmingdale State College in February. Above, the couple holds a photo of their son Bobby, who died in 2004 when he was strangled by a drop-side crib similar to the one behind them.
Drop-side crib ban passes Senate, Assembly
Legislation banning drop-side cribs passed in both houses of the State Legislature on Friday. A fatal design flaw in drop-side cribs killed two Bellmore-Merrick infants. more
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