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NCPD arrests Lynbrook man for alleged DWI

A Lynbrook man was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department on Friday for allegedly driving while intoxicated in South Farmingdale. more

By Michael Smollins | 2/16/20

The Lynbrook Post Office installed these new mailboxes outside the facility in response to a rash of thefts in the village. The U.S. Postal Service plans to modernize every mailbox in Nassau County.

Lynbrook Police Department investigating string of mailbox thefts

The Lynbrook Police Department is investigating a string of robberies in which criminals have stolen checks and other items from mailboxes around the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/13/20

NYPD officer Ross Dichter’s wife, Karen, far right, said he is a role model for their children, Michael, 15, second from left, Benjamin, 9, and Emma, 13, because he continues to work hard despite being diagnosed with tongue cancer.

NYPD officer from Lynbrook remains on the job despite cancer diagnosis

Nothing could stop NYPD officer Ross Dichter from reaching 20 years on the job without taking a sick day — not even the tongue cancer he developed because he worked at ground zero in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/6/20

PSEG Long Island warns of rising phone scams

With a recent uptick in the number of reported phone scam attempts, PSEG Long Island again urges residents and business owners to make themselves aware of the tactics scammers use to try to steal their money. more

2/5/20

Legislator Howard Kopel said Republican lawmakers are calling for a state probe into a $710,000 scam perpetrated at the Nassau County Comptroller's office recently.

GOP lawmakers call for state probe into $710K scam at comptroller's office

Nassau Republican legislators called Friday for state and county investigations into the office of County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who only a week ago said at a news conference that a phishing … more

By James Bernstein | 1/24/20

Chief Brian Paladino, who marked one year at the helm of the Lynbrook Police Department in November, said he had many goals for the coming year.

Lynbrook police chief looks back on Year One

After a little more than a year as Lynbrook’s police chief, Brian Paladino said that improving the relationship between officers and civilians is among his main goals going forward. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/16/20

Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Here is the latest crime and arrest report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department. more

1/15/20

Elected officials and religious leaders gathered on Jan. 3 to denounce acts of anti-Semitism in the metropolitan area last month.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway rabbis denounce rash of anti-Semitic incidents across the state

After a series of anti-Semitic attacks across the state last month, local rabbis are working to ensure the safety of their congregants and to start conversations in their communities about fostering a safe environment. more

By Jeff Bessen and Mike Smollins | 1/9/20

Crime watch: Lynbrook/East Rockaway

Here is the latest crime and arrest report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department. more

1/8/20

A drunk driver crashed her car into a storefront and a cement stanchion near the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road on Sunday night.

Drunken driver crashes into Lynbrook storefront

Lynbrook police arrested an unidentified woman on Sunday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated and crashing into a storefront. more

12/23/19

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