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Herald Person of the Year Richard Romani

As Santa was presumably returning to the North Pole in the early-morning hours of Dec. 26, Richard Romani, 42, was already awake, and getting ready for the day ahead. He was careful not to wake … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/31/15

Approximately 30 fire fighters responded to the call early yesterday evening

Fire on Troy Street in Elmont

A fire broke out on the first floor of a private home at 4 Troy Street in Elmont at 4:34 pm last night, the Elmont Fire Department said. Engine 3 was the first on scene. People were home at the time … more

By Steve Smirti | 11/18/15

A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

Be properly prepared for a fire in your home

By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more

10/1/15

Fire Engines arrived on the scene at Miriam Court.

Summer fires in Elmont

On Friday, Aug. 14, the Elmont Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire at 303 Oakley Ave. EFD’s Engine 3 and Ladder 2 arrived first and Chief Rob Schriefer was in charge. The Fire … more

8/27/15

Elmont Firefighters responded to a garage fire on Litchfield Avenue on July 29.

Fire damages garage

The Elmont Fire Department fought a fire that broke out in the garage of a Litchfield Avenue home in Elmont on July 29, preventing the blaze from reaching the main house. Firefighters responded to … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 8/6/15

Leave the fireworks to the professionals

With Independence Day this weekend, the Elmont Fire Department is urging residents to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals. Although some fireworks may be legal to buy and use, … more

7/2/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

Robert Gerbino is charged with criminally negligent homicide for accidentally shooting and killing Charles Bruce, the late Malverne firefighter, during a hunting trip upstate on Nov. 16.

Man indicted in fatal hunting accident with Malverne firefighter

A Garden City man was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of criminally negligent homicide for accidentally shooting and killing a Malverne firefighter on an upstate hunting trip in November. Robert … more

By Emily Webb | 4/8/14

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