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Tips for staying safe in the heat
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
Sen. Kemp Hannon shares health advice for staying safe in the snow.
Tips for staying safe in the snow: Sen. Kemp Hannon
See Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray's video on snow-storm preparation more
The Nassau County Police Department urges shoppers to take note of some safety precautions before they head out to the stores this holiday season.
Safety tips for holiday shoppers
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey and the Police Department are taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Nassau … more
The Nassau County Police Department released safety tips for drivers and trick-or-treaters for Halloween.
Safety tips for Halloween
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationwide the number of deaths among young pedestrians increases 4.5 times on Halloween evening compared with the same time … more
Robert and Susan Cirigliano of North Bellmore urged state legislators to take action to protect babies from drop-side cribs at a public forum at Farmingdale State College in February. Above, the couple holds a photo of their son Bobby, who died in 2004 when he was strangled by a drop-side crib similar to the one behind them.
Drop-side crib ban passes Senate, Assembly
Legislation banning drop-side cribs passed in both houses of the State Legislature on Friday. A fatal design flaw in drop-side cribs killed two Bellmore-Merrick infants. more
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How a pool alarm works [Video]
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray demonstrates a pool alarm at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow on June 21. She is assisted by volunteer swimmer Michelle Bentibevegna. See the story here: … more
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The pool alarm, demonstrated by Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, sounded off as soon as swimmer Michelle Bentibevegna splashed into the pool.
Hempstead Town ‘sounds alarm’ for pool safety
Recent drowning deaths on Long Island prompted Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray to remind residents of pool safety codes and tips. Murray, along with Town Clerk Mark … more
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Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt (R-East Meadow) hosted a car seat safety event on May 28 in Garden City.
Assemblymen host annual car seat safety events
Assemblymen Tom McKevitt and Michael A. Montesano and  recently held a Car Seat Safety Check Event sponsored by the Nassau County Traffic Safety Board as an opportunity for members of the … more
The future of energy independence
On April 20, an explosion off the Gulf Coast on an oil rig leased by British Petroleum marked the unfortunate beginning of the worst oil spill in our nation’s history. more
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More on CO detectors
Q. I think your April 1-8 column had an error. You wrote that CO is heavier than air. CO has a molecular weight of 28. Air is mostly N2, which also has a molecular weight of 28. Air also has some O2, which has a molecular weight of 32, so the air mixture is heavier than CO. It should be OK to put the CO detector up high, and not near the floor. more
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