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The Oceanside Fire Department's water rescue team finishes up a drill.

Oceanside Fire Department participates in mock water rescue

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port … more

7/21/10

An aerial view of the teams’ efforts. The East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments.

East Rockaway Fire Department hosts rescue drill

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments. more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Donald Dubois, 39, of Flushing, came to express his opposition to the ban. "We hear about these laws that are put in place and they're incredibly unfair," he said of the breed-specific legislation.

Fighting for the dogs

Anger, outrage and a love of dogs brought more than 100 protesters from all over New York to Rockville Centre's Village Hall June 29. Armed with signs that read, "Ban the deed not the breed," they … more

Jennifer Gundersen | 7/7/10

Sue Weiss and Karen Armstrong voiced their opposition to the recent local law banning new pit bulls and Rottweilers from Rockviile Centre during the village board meeting on Tuesday night. They were part of an overflow crowd that attended the meeting in hopes of seeing the law repealed.

Protesters swamp Rockville Centre Village Hall; Board suspends new dog ban and may repeal it

Anger, outrage and a love of dogs brought more than 100 protesters from all over New York to Rockville Centre's Village Hall Tuesday night. Armed with signs that read, "Ban the deed not the breed," they gathered to demonstrate their opposition to Local Law 9, which bans pit bulls and Rottweilers in the village. more

Jennifer Gundersen | 6/30/10

North Shore Animal League hosts humanitarian awards

North Shore Animal League America -- the world's largest no-kill shelter -- held its annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon on June 9 at the Garden City Hotel. more

Mary Malloy | 6/9/10

U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar over Jones Beach

For many Long Islanders, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun starts with a trip to Jones Beach to watch some of those high flying aerial maneuvers at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show over Memorial Day weekend. more

Karen Bloom | 5/26/10

Kim Martino, left, the first female RVCFD captain, at the swearing in of new officers on April 20. She was with her father, Billy Lapkowski, and her husband, Joe Martino.

A new first for the RVCFD

Kim Martino has a long family history in the Rockville Centre Fire Department. Her father, Billy Lapkowski, has been a member for over 40 years. She has many uncles, including former village Mayor Gene Murray, who were chiefs of the department. Her husband, Joe, joined up after the two of them married and moved to Rockville Centre. And her sister, Eileen DeBono, is also a member. So it is really no surprise that Martino herself joined the RVCFD, and has been a member for nearly nine years. As she said, it’s in her blood. more

Alex Costello | 5/12/10

Captain John McGee ventured underground to make a dramatic rescue.

A quacky rescue for the EMFD

A group of ducklings found themselves in the wrong kind of pond last week in East Meadow. The East Meadow Fire Department, … more

5/5/10

Cuomo brings foreclosure fraud fight to Elmont

Though the state’s struggle to close its huge budget gap is dominating the headlines, another economy-related issue is likely to loom large in the near future: foreclosures. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/31/10

Nassau County emergency vehicles were on standby during the incident.

Van sinks in Bay Park waters

Nassau County Search and Recovery police, along with a county ambulance, helicopter and the Marine water rescue squad — as well as the Coast Guard — answered a call this morning of a car that went into the water via the boat ramp at Bay Park. more

Mary Malloy | 3/31/10