A spate of home burglaries targeting senior citizens has Town of Hempstead officials concerned, which is why they have been offering free crime prevention seminars throughout the town.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/29/12
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The City Council took its first step toward reviving a number of inactive commissions at its meeting last week, after it passed a resolution establishing a Public Safety Commission that would be …
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Anthony Rifilato
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2/24/12
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The Nassau County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee approved the Police Department’s revamped Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative along party lines, 4-3, at a Feb. 13 public hearing. The full Legislature will vote on the plan on Monday, Feb. 27. It must pass with a majority vote.
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By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com
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2/15/12
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Less than two years ago, construction crews could be seen working along Newbridge Road — Route 106 — between Hempstead Turnpike and North Jerusalem Road, turning four lanes into two.
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By Shannon Koehle
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2/2/12
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Woodland Middle School received a $2,000 grant in the “Power to Learn Delete Cyberbullying” contest on Jan. 18.
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By Shannon Koehle
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1/26/12
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Nassau County released these winter safety tips. Learning and taking these measures could help residents prevent accidents, health damage, heat loss, as well as save money this winter.
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1/10/12
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For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and …
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By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash
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12/14/11
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For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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12/6/11
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The New York Public Interest Group released the 26th annual “Trouble in Toyland” safety survey last week stating there are still toys on local store shelves that pose a safety hazard.
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By Shannon Koehle
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12/1/11
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The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations met on Nov. 22, and a representative of the East Meadow Civilian Patrol spoke of the importance of being extra careful this month.
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By Shannon Koehle
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12/1/11
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