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A water main broke on Sunday at the corner of Bernard Street and Beach Drive in south Merrick, sending water streaming onto local streets. Above, Bernard Street, just west of Beach Drive.
Water main break closes section of Beach Drive in south Merrick
Nassau County Police blocked off the corner of Bernard Street and Beach Drive in south Merrick on Sunday around 11 a.m. after a water main break sent water spewing onto local streets. more
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Rona and David Weiss are suing the Travelers insurance company in the hope of reaching a settlement to rebuild their home after Superstorm Sandy destroyed it.
A year after Superstorm Sandy, still homeless in Bellmore
When Superstorm Sandy submerged Len Drive in south Bellmore last Oct. 29, it was particularly cruel to the home of David and Rona Weiss, who are in their mid-60s and bought their 2,450-square-foot high ranch in 1983. more
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We should buckle in the back seat as well
As we all learned in driver’s ed, operating a motor vehicle is not a right, like voting or publicly speaking your mind. Driving is a privilege. more
Legislator Denenberg, Merrick Fire Department to host blood drive
Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, of Merrick, the Merrick Fire Department and New York Blood Center will sponsor a blood drive from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Merrick fire station, at 2300 Merrick Ave. Donors, who must have a valid ID, weigh at least 110 pounds, be between 16 and 76 years old and not have gotten a tattoo in the last year, will receive two free tickets to a New York Mets game. more
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, displayed a transdermal alcohol-monitoring device at a recent news conference, which convicted drunk drivers would be required to wear under legislation he sponsored if they do not install ignition interlocks in their cars as required by Leandra’s Law.
Legislators, D.A. want DWI law upgraded
On Dec. 30, one day before one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice called for swift passage of a new law to close a legal loophole that Fuschillo said allows convicted drunken drivers to escape the mandatory ignition interlock requirement of Leandra’s Law. more
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Nassau police to increase DWI patrols for New Year’s
To combat drunk driving as New Year’s approaches, Nassau County police will be out in force this weekend, stepping up its enforcement of DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws with the “STOP-DWI” program. more
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Michael A. Scotto
Criminal Law
Q. My neighbor’s son was arrested for drunk driving. The police seized the car he was driving, which is owned by his mother and he told her the police are trying to forfeit it. What are my … more
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On an island of plenty, hunger abounds
When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth. more
Zak Lissade, 18, who will study physical therapy at Nassau Community College next year, was all smiles when he gave blood at Mepham High School last week.
Mepham gives back by giving blood
Mepham High School senior Kyle Wechsler skipped class last Wednesday morning. No, he hadn’t forgotten to study for a big test. Wechsler, 18, went to give blood in the school gymnasium. more
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Christopher Ambrosio
Donate blood, save a life
Two seconds. That’s about how often a person in the United States needs a blood transfusion. But what if there wasn’t any blood left? This is the problem faced by the American … more
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