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Cadet Michael Shannon was among the 185 recruits who were sworn in to the NCPD's academy on Friday.

NCPD swears in one of its largest cadet classes

Nassau County officials swore in 185 cadets at the Police Academy in Massapequa Park Friday morning — one of the largest classes to enter the county’s rigorous, seven-month officer … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/11/20

Three individuals from Hempstead were arrested last Saturday after fleeing from a Jeep on Eaton Road in Wantagh. Police initially spotted the vehicle, which was suspected of being stolen, on Cornelius Avenue.

NCPD: Arrested trio had stolen car in Wantagh

First Squad detectives from the Nassau County Police Department reported the arrest of three people from Hempstead on Dec. 5 after an incident in Wantagh at 8:40 a.m. the day before. A 911 call … more

12/10/20

Justin Ellis, 35, of Seaford and Patrick Catania, 30, of Point Lookout surrendered to Nassau County police before their grand jury arraignment.

Former NYPD Sgt. arraigned in alleged shooting

A Seaford man and a Point Lookout man were arraigned on grand jury indictment charges last week for their alleged roles in an altercation that led to a shooting in Seaford on Oct. 25, 2019. Nassau … more

By J.D. Freda and Darwin Yanes | 12/1/20

A Seaford home was reported on fire on Nov. 6 and prompted numerous fire departments to respond.

Seaford Avenue house fire extinguished

A second-story house fire had just begun to spread to other sections of a Seaford Avenue home in Seaford on Nov. 6 before local fire departments arrived on the scene. Seaford, Wantagh and Massapequa … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/17/20

Early voting locations in Nassau County

Early voting begins in New York on Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. The polling station in Wantagh has changed to 3484 Park Ave., and is located at the American Legion Post 1273. Daily times vary. more

10/16/20

The park’s most famous resident is President Richard Nixon’s dog, Checkers, who may have saved his owner’s political career as a puppy.

Memorial park gives comfort in loss to pet owners

Just as in the lives of human loved ones, the time inevitably comes in relationships with animal companions when decisions must be made about their final arrangements. A few are so unsentimental … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/15/20

Jackie Gordon raised $1.79 million in the third quarter in her race to succeed Rep. Peter King in the Second Congressional District.

Gordon raises $1.79 million in third quarter

In the second quarter of the year, Jackie Gordon boasted a substantial fundraising advantage over her opponent, Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino, in the race for Rep. Peter King’s Second Congressional District seat. more

By J.D. Freda | 10/15/20

Donna D. of Merrick — “Everyone calls me that” — with her banner of support for President Trump.

Hundreds turn out for Trump rally in Seaford-to-Bellmore caravan

Crowds variously estimated at from 300 to 500 gathered in Seaford and drove to Bellmore Thursday afternoon to demonstrate their support for President Donald Trump, who last week contracted the … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/8/20

Congressional candidate Jackie Gordon, second from left, at the Wantagh American Legion 9/11 memorial with State Sen. John Brooks, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Assembly candidate Kevin Gorman.

Joe Biden endorses Jackie Gordon in 2nd C.D.

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, endorsed Democrat Jackie Gordon on Monday in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Peter King in New York’s 2nd Congressional … more

By J.D. Freda | 9/17/20

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano briefly left the federal courthouse in Central Islip between opening arguments in his corruption trial.

Opening statements heard in Mangano/Veditto corruption trial

Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the corruption trial of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/11/18

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