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Send a message to Albany to fix bad criminal justice laws

Of all the columns I’ve written for the Heralds, none has generated more vigorous comment than my last one, “Criminals’ early release threatens public safety,” in the Dec. 12-18 issue. People have reached out to me to share their concern and outrage . . . more

1/3/20

Construction on Austin Boulevard will begin next spring.

County to repair Austin Boulevard in Island Park

Austin Boulevard, in Island Park, will soon get the makeover that residents and community leaders have been demanding for years. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 12/19/19

Part of the town’s new policy, which permits the arming of bay constables, is for the further protection of residents on the waterways as well as the bay constables.

Public safety officers and constables need guns

The Oyster Bay Town Board’s Dec. 10 unanimous decision to allow for bay constables and public safety officers to carry firearms is warranted, said Town Public Safety Commissioner Justin … more

By Laura Lane | 12/19/19

Doing nothing about gun violence is not an option

We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them. more

By Laura Curran | 9/27/19

Suicide Safety for Teachers will be implemented at all schools in the Rockville Centre district to help staff see the signs of suicide to help prevent suicide.

RVC teachers to train in suicide prevention

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Rockville Centre School District will recognize it by training staff on the signs and symptoms of suicide and how to prevent it. more

By Jill Nossa | 9/12/19

Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park

Empire Safety Council hosts a defensive driving course at the Island Park Public Library on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more

9/11/19

What can schools do to make sure that outdoor events like football games, graduations and rallies are safer and more secure?

The need for security at any large-scale public event such as a high school football game, a musical concert, or a graduation must be a first consideration for any organizer. We live in a time when … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 8/22/19

New York prohibits guns for teachers, Rockville Centre Board of Education talks school safety

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans the arming of teachers in New York State on July 31 in an effort to protect students and teachers by keeping guns out of the classroom. more

By Jill Nossa | 8/22/19

Tone down the rhetoric — and pass tougher gun laws

In the wake of the country’s three most recent mass shootings, one of which has been classified as a hate crime, a conversation about white supremacy has entered the national narrative. more

8/16/19

A chart showing the number of active shooter incidents at schools since 1999, the year of the Columbine High School massacre.

Valley Streamers react to state ban on arming teachers

By Nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation banning the arming of teachers in New York classrooms on July 21. The law was co-sponsored by State Sen. Todd … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 8/8/19

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