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East Rockaway Emergency Manager John Baroni, left, and Freeport Emergency Manager Ricky Holdener, right, met with former FEMA Director James Lee Witt.

East Rockaway reps attend hurricane meeting

The Village of East Rockaway was represented at the 2010 National Hurricane Conference by Emergency Manager John Baroni and Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher. Other Long Island attendees included NC Commissioner James Callahan and representatives from Freeport, Malverne, Baldwin, and Long Beach. Reported by Richard Meagher. more

Richard Meagher | 5/12/10

Local leaders and emergency personnel discussed the next big Long Island storm

Are we prepared for the next big storm?

Little more than a month after a storm that ranked among the largest in Long Island’s history, some local legislators gathered at Adelphi University on April 15 to ask, Are we prepared for the next big storm? more

Matthew Hampton | 4/21/10

Not one but two large trees toppled toward this Burtis Avenue home during the severely damaging March storm.

Rockville Centre plans for the worst

In the wake of the March storm that paralyzed Rockville Centre for days, officials gathered on April 8 to discuss how the village can be prepared for future emergencies. more

Alex Costello | 4/14/10

Fire consumes local gas station [Photo gallery]

The Hess gas station near the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road caught fire on Monday, April 5. more

Matthew Hampton | 4/14/10

Preparing for the worst in Rockville Centre

At a Village Board meeting last month, Mayor Mary Bossart announced that Rockville Centre would be hosting Nassau County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Residents who complete the … more

Alex Costello | 4/7/10

Mercy Medical Center's Emergency Department gains in patient satisfaction

Extending a trend that began last year, a national leader in surveying patients about the care they receive in hospitals has recognized the Emergency Department at Mercy Medical Center for significant improvements in patient satisfaction. more

3/17/10

Two trees on Burtis Avenue toppled in Saturday's storm, pulling up the sidewalk and coming to rest on a third tree and the house across the street.

Scenes of devastation in Rockville Centre [Photo gallery]

Hurricane force winds and close to four inches of rain undermined trees throughout the Village of Rockville Centre Saturday creating scenes of devastation as trees toppled, damaging utility poles, power lines, homes and cars. more

Judy Rattner | 3/14/10

City of Long Beach declares snow emergency

In anticipation of severe weather, the City Manager Charles Theofan has declared a snow emergency as of 12:00 p.m. Wednesday and remaining in effect until Thursday at 6:00 p.m. All vehicles must … more

2/10/10

Exec. Mangano says county's prepared for snow

"Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has announced that the County is prepared for the major snowstorm expected to hit starting Wednesday. Forecasts are calling for 8 to 13 inches and blizzard-like conditions in Nassau County and surrounding areas." more

2/9/10

Hatzalah seeks new home

A plan by Chevra Hatzalah of the Rockaways & Nassau County to build a new two-story ambulance and training center on a residential street in Woodmere is facing staunch opposition from neighbors who say they worry about the traffic and safety issues that the construction of such a massive structure could create. more

Andrew Coen | 1/27/10

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