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Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17, juniors at Kennedy High School in Bellmore, have organized an anti-texting-and-driving campaign that they’re calling STANDD-NY (Stop Texting and Driving-New York). Above, the twins in the Kennedy student parking lot.

Taking a STANDD against texting and driving

Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17-year-old twins who attend Kennedy High School in Bellmore, are alike is nearly every way. They certainly look alike. They’re also both leaders in the student government, … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/14

Merrick Road was the third deadliest road, with seven fatalities. Above, Merrick Road in Merrick

Once again, L.I. roads make deadliest list

Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets. more

By Kimberly Charles | 5/15/14

Snow affected power for 822 residents Thursday night. That number had dropped to 24 by mid-Friday morning.

PSEG copes with storm remains

Less than three days into operations, PSEG Long Island faced its first major challenge of the new year in a blizzard that blanketed Long island with 7 inches to as much as a foot of snow. more

By John Maher | 1/3/14

The Town of Hempstead declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening. Above, Colonial Avenue in south Merrick on Friday morning.

Hempstead Town declares snow emergency

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening, and road crews have been out ever since clearing up to eight inches of snow that fell overnight. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/3/14

PSEG prepares for storm

Less than two days into operations, PSEG Long Island will face its first great challenge of the new year: a blizzard estimated to blanket the island in up to ten inches of snow.Nearly 2,200 PSEG LI … more

By John Maher | 1/2/14

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

7/29/13

Practice safe boating this summer

For many of us who live on the South Shore, warm weather is boating season more

5/30/13

Keep your family safe from fires

Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more

10/18/12

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, went to the Wantagh County Park marina on Thursday to call for tougher boating laws. Joining him, at right, were Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and state Assemblyman David McDonough.

Senator calls for tougher boating laws

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, is introducing new boating safety legislation that, if passed, would raise the penalties for boating under the influence and require safety training for anyone who operates a boat. more

7/20/12

Boating safety: a life-or-death matter

Lightning flashed across the night sky on the Fourth of July, and wakes from nearby boats rolled across what were relatively calm waters only minutes earlier. more

7/19/12

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