James Callahan’s death touched many lives, just as the late Malverne deputy mayor had done in life — a fact evidenced by the “overwhelming” support his family has received in … more

In response to the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside will hold an emergency blood drive on July 14 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. To schedule an … more

The American Red Cross outlines important tips to follow in hot temperatures and high humidity, pointing out that 'the elderly and the very young are the most susceptible to heat illness.' Red … more

Less than a week after he was sworn in as a Malverne Village trustee, James Callahan III suffered a stroke in his home. The 42-year-old father of four, who has served Malverne as deputy mayor for… more

by Ex-Captain Steve Grogan Emergency Medical Company and the Extrication Team responded to a reported auto accident at the intersection of Peninsula Blvd and Hempstead Avenue at approximately 10 a.m. on April 1. Upon arriving at the scene, Lynbrook police officers, followed by Second Deputy Chief Anthony DeCarlo, found the driver of the vehicle involved had driven into a curb on the corner after swerving from a turning tractor trailer truck in the intersection.   The vehicle and the truck never collided, however a second vehicle received minor damage from the first vehicle, whose driver was taken to South Nassau by the Medical Company. The Extrication Team stood by. more

Bellmore firefighter Justin Angell was released from Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Thursday morning. A little more than 24 hours before his release, Angell had been shot by a car crash victim whom he was attempting to help on Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore. more

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Though President Obama spent much of his election campaign denouncing George Bush, there was one area where he pledged to follow the example set by his predecessor: funding efforts to counteract global AIDS. more

The American Red Cross recently designated a local school as an evacuation shelter that caters to the cultural needs of the Jewish community. West Hempstead High School is now a kosher disaster … more

With a snowstorm expected to dump 8- to 12-inches of snow on Long Island, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano will activate the county’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning Tuesday at 8 … more

It’s safe to go back to the library. That’s the message coming from the staff of the Baldwin Public Library following an emergency closure of the facility last week. more