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Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/1/11

A woman was found dead in her Malverne home on Linden Street after a small fire broke out in a bathroom. There was minor damage inside the home.

Mourning a mother of 4

Neighbors of Nancy Mastrangelo remembered her as a "kind and generous person." Learning of her death last week in a small fire that broke out in her house, they appeared saddened and distraught. "I'm very broke, just very broke," said neighbor Josephine more

By Lee Landor and Clarissa Hamlin | 3/24/11

Lifelong Malverne resident Warren Rasweiler died recently at the age of 89.

Malverne's beloved Warren Rasweiler dies at 89

Lifelong Malverne resident Warren P. Rasweiler, 89, died on Feb. 25 as a result of kidney failure. Residing in Malverne his entire life, living in three different residences within the village, … more

By Victoria Centrella | 3/9/11

Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey addressed reporters' questions on the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

Police: Shooter ‘out to commit mayhem’

The man who fired at least eight rounds at Bellmore fire volunteers and Nassau County Police officers Tuesday night may have had “turmoil in his personal life,” Commissioner Lawerence Mulvey said Wednesday afternoon. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 3/2/11

The shooter, who police say they were forced to shoot down and kill, crashed into this telephone pole with his Ford pickup before he opened fire on Bellmore Fire Department volunteers who had come to his aid.

Bellmore firefighter gunned down

A Bellmore Fire Department volunteer was shot late Tuesday night as he attempted to help a crash victim on Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore, according to police. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/11

The West Hempstead Board of Education has granted a partial school-tax exemption to firefighters with the West Hempstead and Lakeview fire departments.

Board of Ed reconsiders, grants firefighters tax break

In an unexpected turn of events, the West Hempstead Board of Education decided last week to grant partial school-tax exemptions to members of the West Hempstead and Lakeview fire departments. The … more

By Lee Landor | 2/2/11

Cheerful Chipmunks: Malverne's fire drill team places second

At the Nassau Parade and Drill Team Captains’ Association’s annual dinner and awards ceremony, held on Nov. 13, awards were given for the best appearing Nassau County fire … more

12/2/10

Food for thought: Mud Hens, Malverne FD collect food for Island Harvest

Members of the Mud Hens, Malverne’s traveling baseball team, in partnership with the Malverne Fire Department, collected food on Nov. 21 for Island Harvest. Pictured are Kevin Morgan, Kenneth … more

11/24/10

The fire department rehearsed stop, drop and roll tactics with students.

Kindergarteners practice fire safety with Malverne FD

In honor of National Fire Safety Week, kindergarten students at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne took a walking trip to the Malverne Fire Department to learn about fire safety. … more

11/17/10