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City Council to hold hearing on tougher social host fine
The City Council is holding a public hearing Tuesday to discuss a measure that would increase the fines for anyone who violates the city’s social host law, with officials saying that tougher … more
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Kimberly Ossandon
Social host violator chooses jail over probation
A woman who was arrested in 2012 after she served cotton candy-flavored vodka to minors chose earlier this month to serve 60 days in jail instead of completing her probation. Long Beach resident … more
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Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney, far left, spoke about the growing drug abuse problem in Long Beach.
Local leaders tackle growing heroin problem
There were 35 drug overdoses in Long Beach last year. Six were fatal, and four of those were attributable to heroin. In light of the apparently growing heroin problem on Long Island, the city held … more
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Tighter gun control will save children's lives
If there were killers wandering America, randomly shooting kids in their classrooms, stalking our sons and daughters on their high school and college campuses, surely we would rise up and march on Washington, demanding action. more
WENDY TEPFER
Bellmore Herald Life Person of the Year: Wendy Tepfer
Wendy Tepfer is such an obvious choice for the Herald Life’s Person of the Year, we wondered why we had not selected her before. Then it occurred to us: Tepfer, 63, is among the most selfless, humble people we know. But make no mistake about it: As executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center, and as a PTA leader and a dedicated sports mom before that, she has been an advocate for the community for three decades. more
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Working with the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, Liz Rourke and other students from Long Beach High School’s Peer Leadership Group placed stickers throughout the city on Nov. 24 to create awareness about alcohol use among minors during the holidays.
LBHS students create awareness about underage drinking
A group of Long Beach High School students are creating awareness about the dangers of underage drinking — and urging parents to think twice about placing those liquor and beer bottles next to … more
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Valley Stream Firefighter Ryan Mastrangelo, of Engine Company No. 2, introduced students to the back seat of a fire truck during a fire safety presentation on Oct. 23 at the William L. Buck School.
Valley Stream students stop, drop and learn
Children know that fire trucks are typically red, have lots of lights and sirens, and show up when there is an emergency. What they might not know, is all the equipment that is carried on board that is necessary to save lives and protect property. more
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A 2009 national survey on drug use found that prescription drugs are the second-most abused type of drug in the U.S.
Prescription drugs are a problem
Prescription drug abuse in the United States has spiked dramatically in the past few years, and Nassau County is no exception. Illegal use of prescription drugs has become so widespread across the … more
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You can help save a life
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month may be nearly over, but suicide prevention is a topic that needs to be discussed year-round. more
LBHS students pretended to throw a party under the boardwalk, to give officers a chance to practice what they learned in the seminar.
Tackling underage drinking in Long Beach
Last week, officers from several local police departments underwent training to learn the most effective methods to deter underage drinking and break up high school parties. The Underage … more
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