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Taking the bus? First, do some research.

Whether you’re rich or poor, live in the city or suburbs or are young or old, at one time or another you’ll ride on a bus of some kind. more

6/14/12

Safety Not Guaranteed

*** 1/2Running time: 87 minutes One doesn’t often get the chance to use the terms 'sweet,' 'character driven' and 'comedy' when describing a science fiction film. But in this charmer of a … more

by James Delson | 6/13/12

Charles Fuschillo Jr., chairman of the Senate TransportatioN Committee

Senate: New York needs stiffer penalties for drivers who pass school buses

Every day, nearly 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses in New York state. According to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee 2009 report, 69 students were injured between 2002 and 2004 by motorists illegally passing buses. One student was killed. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 5/24/12

The Brooklyn Avenue School Safety Patrol is made up of 10 sixth graders who say safety is their top priority.

They're Brooklyn Avenue's finest

They can be spotted every weekday morning around Brooklyn Avenue School in their bright yellow sashes. They are the members of the school’s Safety Patrol, or as Principal Dr. Scott Comis likes to call them, “Brooklyn Avenue’s Finest.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/19/12

Accident prompts LIRR safety probe

If Irene Bernatzky, 88, of Lindenhurst, had fallen on a Long Island Rail Road escalator installed after 2000, it likely would have stopped, her clothing might not have become entangled in it, and she might be alive today. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/6/12

Sgt. John Coburn, of the town’s Department of Public Safety, showed Valley Stream seniors how to properly protect their homes at a crime prevention seminar on Feb. 21 at the Green Acres Senior Center.

Valley Stream seniors learn crime prevention tips

A spate of home burglaries targeting senior citizens has Town of Hempstead officials concerned, which is why they have been offering free crime prevention seminars throughout the town. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/29/12

Regina Adolphus, left, of West Hempstead, and Tommi Smith, of Elmont, showed their disapproval of the police department’s realignment plan.

Police commissioner proposes revised precincts

The Nassau County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee approved the Police Department’s revamped Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative along party lines, 4-3, at a Feb. 13 public hearing. The full Legislature will vote on the plan on Monday, Feb. 27. It must pass with a majority vote. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 2/15/12

Winter safety tips for Nassau County

Nassau County released these winter safety tips. Learning and taking these measures could help residents prevent accidents, health damage, heat loss, as well as save money this winter. more

1/10/12

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11