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A lack of crossing guards has forced Nassau County police officers to pull double-duty during drop-off and dismissal. The Baldwin-based 1st Precinct has seen the worst of the shortage, according to the county’s police union.
Baldwin sees worst of crossing guard shortage
There are certain days when all uniformed police officers in the Nassau County Police Department’s Baldwin-based 1st Precinct are unable to respond to crimes for several hours, according to the … more
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A rendering of the laser beams that would be placed at railroad crossings to alert a train conductor of a car on the tracks.
East Rockaway native develops railroad safety device
About once a month for almost 14 years, John Barragan witnessed drivers stop on railroad tracks across Long Island when he was working as a crossing inspector for the Long Island Rail Road. Often, he said, the drivers were distracted — either texting, doing their makeup, or eating — and missed the flashing lights warning of an oncoming train. more
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Defensive driving class in Oceanside
Empire Safety Council hosts a two-part defensive driving course on April 15 and 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oceanside Library. more
Shari Camhi, Baldwin school district superintendent, spoke in favor of a bill that would require gun owners to lock up firearms. She was joined by Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahms,and, at right, Legislator Debra Mulé.
A call for safe-gun-storage laws
Two days after a Meadow Elementary School fourth-grader brought a loaded handgun to school, Nassau County Democrats and gun-control advocates urged Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would require … more
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The Nassau County Legislature voted to fund the Grand Avenue “road diet” as part of the county’s four-year capital plan.
County to fund Grand Avenue ‘road diet’
As opponents and proponents of the Grand Avenue “road diet” continued to debate the project, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved $8.46 million on March 25 for the road … more
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East Rockaway village officials are hosting a street renaming ceremony on March 24 at 11:30 a.m. in honor of Howard Schoenly, left, who died in the El Faro shipwreck in 2015. Howard and his brother Steve, right, shared a close bond.
Street renaming ceremony will honor East Rockaway native who died in El Faro shipwreck
John Street will soon by synonymous with Howard Schoenly, a man who grew up there and died tragically in the El Faro shipwreck in 2015. more
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A deteriorated steering wheel had to be wrapped with electrical tape.
PBA: Curran ignored requests for new squad cars
Even before leaving their squad cars, Nassau County cops are exposed to dangerous conditions, the Police Benevolent Association said. On March 5, union officials said dozens of police vehicles are … more
Joe Pangaro
Q. When we do lock down drills, I have to use a key to lock my classroom door. I have found it to be difficult to do when I’m nervous.Is there a way we can do this faster and without going into the hallway?
Time=Life, getting the school facilities locked down quickly. A: One of the key elements to survival of a violent incident, like an Active Shooter in a school, is to act quickly and get the room … more
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, joined by gun safety activists, called for support for a bill that would institute universal background checks at the federal level.
Marking Parkland, activists call for federal background checks
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote next week on legislation that would strengthen federal background checks on all firearms sales nationwide. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from … more
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State deserves praise for passing gun measures
The Democratically controlled State Legislature moved on Jan. 29 to protect New Yorkers by enacting common-sense measures to combat gun violence. more
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