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Peter Ruocco was honored at the Island Park Civic Association “Love Your Troops” dinner dance in February.

Former Island Park Fire Chief Peter Ruocco of the Original Engine Company, a member of the department for 55 years, died on April 6. He was 91. Peter Anthony Ruocco was born on March 10, 1925 in … more

4/13/16

Showing off new external defibrillators for the Island Park Fire Department are from left; Mayor Michael McGinty, Captain of the Rescue Company Margaret Rodriguez, Trustees Joseph Annarella and Irene Naudus, County Legislator Denise Ford who obtained the grant for the new equipment, Chief Edward Madden and Deputy Chief James Sarro.

New defibrillators for I.P.

Island Park Fire Chief Edward Madden wrote to Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford asking for help replacing equipment lost in Hurricane Sandy. In the letter Madden said Island Park, like Long Beach … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 3/2/16

The ups and downs of storm response

Sun and warmer temperatures are making the Jan. 23 blizzard seem like a distant memory, but there’s still a month and a half to go until spring . . . more

2/4/16

Fire Department Officers Capt. Donny Cardineau, Chief Edward Madden and Lt. Jimmy Ruzicka Jr. with the “key” to the new Ladder 223 firetruck. (Barbra Rubin-Perry/Herald)

I.P. wets down new firetruck

The Island Park Fire Department’s Rescue Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 held a “wet-down” ceremony last Sunday, welcoming the department’s newest addition, a 107-foot aerial ladder truck. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 2/3/16

Dealing with the blizzard

The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management Center has issued an updated forecast. They are now expecting over a foot of snow, closer to the 14 to 18 inch range. Winds are expected to be out of the north east at 30 to 40MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH. The storm surge is expected to be between 2-4 feet above high tide. Mangano has activated the county's non-emergency phone number. This number is for non-emergencies (downed trees, stranded cars, etc.) The number is (800) 315-5153. If there is an emergency dial 911. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 1/21/16

The fire occurred on the 100 block of West Fulton Street, Photo courtesy Long Beach Fire Department/Facebook. Photos by K2M Photography.

L.B. firefighters battle early-morning blaze

Long Beach firefighters and police rushed to the scene of an early morning house fire on Tuesday that damaged two homes on West Fulton Street. The fire was reported at 2:17 a.m., according to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/12/16

This years Turkey Bowl winners, the Island Park Fire Department.

Island Park 5-2 over Long Beach’s FD

It’s a new tradition, Island Park and Long Beach’s bravest took to the gridiron in a show of strength and speed, at the second annual Turkey Bowl. Gathering at the Long Beach Recreation Center, … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 12/2/15

A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

Be properly prepared for a fire in your home

By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more

10/1/15

One of the two mini vans involved near California Place.

Bad weather makes accidents on Austin

Two accidents snarled traffic in Island Park on July 14. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 7/14/15

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