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Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020

New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more

1/2/20

Peter King: a true patriot and statesman

U.S. Rep. Peter King’s recent decision to retire from Congress will end a distinguished career of public service to Long Island, New York and America. In a time when our politics is more fractured and contentious than ever . . . more

11/29/19

What can schools do to make sure that outdoor events like football games, graduations and rallies are safer and more secure?

The need for security at any large-scale public event such as a high school football game, a musical concert, or a graduation must be a first consideration for any organizer. We live in a time when … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 8/22/19

A chart showing the number of active shooter incidents at schools since 1999, the year of the Columbine High School massacre.

Valley Streamers react to state ban on arming teachers

By Nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation banning the arming of teachers in New York classrooms on July 21. The law was co-sponsored by State Sen. Todd … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 8/8/19

Calling for help in an emergency

How can schools stop the confusion amongst staff about who calls a lock down or calls the police? Many school districts I work with have difficulty with this exact process and its dangerous. When … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 7/15/19

Let undocumented immigrants drive legally

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed the aptly named Green Light Law, which will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This isn’t a new law. If anything, it takes New York back to the more trusting years before Sept. 11, 2001. more

7/10/19

Dr. Paul Lynch, Lynbrook’s assistant superintendent for finance, operations and information systems, announced that the district had begun installing security vestibules at its schools.

Lynbrook School District adding security vestibules

Brooklyn-based JNH Construction Group Inc. has begun installing security vestibules in the Lynbrook District’s six schools, Dr. Paul Lynch, assistant superintendent of finance, operations and information systems, said at the district’s June 12 Board of Education meeting. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/27/19

Q: What can schools do to prevent school shootings before they happen?

A: I have been involved in teaching and training schools and businesses on preparing for and surviving violence for the past 15 years and it has always been my goal to prevent the violence in the … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 6/10/19

Bad bans, good bans and banning bad governance

San Francisco’s recent decision to prohibit all forms of facial-recognition technology is a good example of a ban that goes way too far. It will leave San Franciscans less safe and more vulnerable to crime . . . more

5/31/19

Learn about Social Security at the Lynbrook Public Library

Daniel Mazola from American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. will discuss Social Security retirement benefits, disability benefits, retirement planning and more at the Lynbrook Public Library on May 7 at 7 p.m. more

5/1/19

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