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Island Park Fire Department chided for drinking in Irish Day parade

After several members of the Island Park Fire Department openly passed bottles of beer around and drank from them as they marched down Beech Street during the Irish Day parade on Oct. 2, parade … more

Anthony Rifilato | 10/20/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Oceanside Fire Department keeps money safe, too

The recent events of a retired Glen Cove fire fighter may have left many on Long Island wondering just what fire departments spend donated money on and how safe their donations are. But Oceanside … more

Alex Costello | 10/6/10

Rabbi Mark Greenspan, of the Oceanside Jewish Center and the of the Oceanside Fire Department, started the remembrance ceremony by telling those in attendance that it is their duty to remember Sept. 11.

Oceanside remembers Sept. 11

Over 100 Oceanside residents gathered at the Schoolhouse Green on gray afternoon last Sunday to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The annual event was led by the … more

Alex Costello | 9/15/10

The Oceanside Fire Department's water rescue team finishes up a drill.

Oceanside Fire Department participates in mock water rescue

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port … more

7/21/10

Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's basketball coach, attended the Baldwin funeral of Bob Sheppard at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday.

'The Voice' is laid to rest

Bob Sheppard, known as "The Voice of the Yankees," and also dubbed "The Voice of God" by former Yankee great Reggie Jackson, was laid to rest on July 15 at St. Christopher's Church on Merrick Road in … more

Mary Malloy | 7/15/10

Oceanside firefighters battle a morning blaze on Carrel Blvd. April 28. The resident was not injured.

Fire damages Oceanside home

Oceanside firefighters responded to a house fire on Carrel Boulevard on April 28. Thirty-five members of the Oceanside Fire Department — as well as mutual aid from Long Beach and Island Park — … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/28/10

The blaze quickly spread from the garage to the adjacent home.

Blaze engulfs Oceanside home

A fire broke out in a residential garage on Waukena Avenue in Oceanside March 20, quickly spreading to the adjacent home. Luckily, none of the four people at home at the time were injured by the … more

Annmarie Fertoli | 3/23/10

Oceanside fire department receives $360,000 federal grant

The Oceanside Fire Department is set to receive $360,000 to support its safety and training programs through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Senator Charles Schumer made the … more

Annmarie Fertoli | 2/10/10

Incentive program for volunteers firefighters still pending

A incentive program that would provide tuition reimbursement to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians was approved by the Nassau County legislature last year. But due to the … more

Annmarie Fertoli | 2/10/10

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