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Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, spoke in support of a stricter state law for registered sex offenders on May 27 at the North and Central Merrick Civic Association’s meeting at the North Merrick Public Library.

Singas: Stricter sex offender law needed

Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, continued her push for greater restrictions for registered sex offenders last week at a North Merrick civic group meeting. The setting was significant. Weeks earlier, police arrested a North Merrick man ... more

By Brian Racow | 6/3/15

That's the way the LIRR rolls

The catchwords late last week were “positive train control,” the technology that could prevent tragedies like last week’s Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia . . . more

5/28/15

While snow usually isn’t an issue for utilities, the possibility of sleet and ice can increase the likelihood of downed wires and resulting power outages. Cars striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down.

PSEG prepares for storm

Once again, a winter storm is descending on the area. PSEG Long Island reminds its customers to keep safe in case of outages. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/4/15

Dealing with sexual assault on campus

The numbers from the U.S. Justice Department are sobering: from 1995 to 2013, more than 10,000 women in college were raped. more

3/4/15

For village, storms require concerted response

The distribution of labor and resources during a snowstorm is more complicated than it may appear, according to village officials, but they say it’s the experience of employees tasked with the … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 2/4/15

The roads are passable for those who absolutely need to get somewhere.

Mangano: Roads passable, but avoid unnecessary travel

More than 100 snow plows patrolled Nassau County’s roadways Monday night, rendering the roads passable for those who “need to get somewhere,” said Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. Still, he asked residents to avoid unnecessary driving and “exercise caution” if they venture out. more

By Brian Racow | 1/27/15

Long Island Red Cross urges residents to prepare for severe winter weather

With a large winter storm forecast to impact the region on Jan. 26 and 27, the Long Island Red Cross has placed volunteers on alert and is preparing to support residents affected by storm-related emergencies, as needed. more

By Vanessa Parker | 1/26/15

Mayor Ed Fare speaks with Superintendent Adrienne Robb-Fund in front of the new signage near the crosswalk at Wheeler Avenue Elementary.

Wheeler Ave. School road safety under evaluation

n at Wheeler Avenue and Rockaway Parkway prompted Valley Stream School District 13 to approach village and county officials about the potential dangers posed to students and staff at Wheeler Avenue … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 10/8/14

Valley Stream American legion to host overdose response workshop

Valley Stream residents concerned about the rising rates of opioid use and overdoses will have a chance to learn about how to respond in emergency situations. At least 87 people died in Nassau … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 10/1/14

Kids, and adults, should learn to swim

We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

8/6/14

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