Village and city officials from across New York joined the New York Conference of Mayors in Albany on Monday to send a message to state lawmakers that a new criminal discovery law is costing municipalities millions of dollars in local tax dollars, and needs to be changed. They suggested a series of amendments to the law.
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By Nadya Nataly
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2/13/20
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Police officers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to monitor our every move. While the police know more about us than ever before, we know very little about the police departments that are paid to protect us.
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By Susan Gottehrer
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1/24/20
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Nassau County police have confirmed details of a car chase on Tuesday evening that began in Hempstead and ended in Valley Stream, with Hempstead police reportedly firing a single gunshot outside of …
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By Peter Belfiore
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10/9/19
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We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them.
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By Laura Curran
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9/27/19
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On the run after allegedly stealing clothes from the Hollister in Green Acres, a Brooklyn man reportedly attacked Green Acres Mall security guards and tried to take an elderly woman’s car, Nassau …
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9/26/19
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Nassau County police reported that on July 26, three Honda vehicles parked in Valley Stream had their airbags stolen. It was only reported instance of airbags being stolen in Nassau County this year, …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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8/8/19
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The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate.
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3/28/19
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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 …
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3/14/19
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Members of the Queens Classic Car Club visited Village Hall on Feb. 11 to donate $500 to the Valley Stream chapter of the Nassau County Police Activity League, a non-profit whose mission is to build …
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2/21/19
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It is difficult to fully comprehend the opioid epidemic’s effects across New York state. But without the brave service of our law enforcement officials, it’s likely that the impacts of opioid addiction and overdoses would be even more severe.
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By Manuel Vilar
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1/17/19
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