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Regina Adolphus, left, of West Hempstead, and Tommi Smith, of Elmont, showed their disapproval of the police department’s realignment plan.

Police commissioner proposes revised precincts

The Nassau County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee approved the Police Department’s revamped Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative along party lines, 4-3, at a Feb. 13 public hearing. The full Legislature will vote on the plan on Monday, Feb. 27. It must pass with a majority vote. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 2/15/12

Traffic lights coming to Newbridge Road

Less than two years ago, construction crews could be seen working along Newbridge Road — Route 106 — between Hempstead Turnpike and North Jerusalem Road, turning four lanes into two. more

By Shannon Koehle | 2/2/12

Woodland Middle School Principal James Lethbridge, left, Assistant Principal Patricia Graham, right, students and staff accepted a grant for receiving the most signatures in the “Power to Learn Delete Cyberbullying” contest.

Woodland M.S. earns Internet safety grant

Woodland Middle School received a $2,000 grant in the “Power to Learn Delete Cyberbullying” contest on Jan. 18. more

By Shannon Koehle | 1/26/12

Winter safety tips for Nassau County

Nassau County released these winter safety tips. Learning and taking these measures could help residents prevent accidents, health damage, heat loss, as well as save money this winter. more

1/10/12

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11

Parents need to consider potential safety hazards while holiday shopping whether or not there is a warning label, states the “Trouble in Toyland” survey.

Toy safety remains a concern

The New York Public Interest Group released the 26th annual “Trouble in Toyland” safety survey last week stating there are still toys on local store shelves that pose a safety hazard. more

By Shannon Koehle | 12/1/11

‘Tis the season to be alert

The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations met on Nov. 22, and a representative of the East Meadow Civilian Patrol spoke of the importance of being extra careful this month. more

By Shannon Koehle | 12/1/11

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swung by Calhoun High School in North Merrick on Monday to push for tougher football helmet standards for young people. He was joined by, from left, Calhoun Assistant Principal Nicole Hollings, Athletic Director June Spruyt and Calhoun football players.

Sen. Schumer stops by Calhoun to push helmet safety

Calhoun High School football coach Joe Bianca and the Colts’ team captains joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to announce a legislative push to improve football helmet safety for children and teenagers. more

11/22/11

Police outside of the Valley Stream Walmart store after a worker was trampled to death on Black Friday in 2008.

Lessons learned from Walmart trampling

The trampling death of a Valley Stream Walmart employee in November 2008 garnered national attention and prompted action by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 11/22/11