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Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

Signs warning residents of stolen airbags reportedly appeared at a municipal parking lot. Police confirmed that three airbags had been stolen out of Honda vehicles in Valley Stream this past week.

Police report stolen airbags in Valley Stream

Nassau County police reported that on July 26, three Honda vehicles parked in Valley Stream had their airbags stolen. It was only reported instance of airbags being stolen in Nassau County this year, … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 8/8/19

Jose Alvarez was arrested on July 28 for allegedly assaulting two victims.

Valley Streamer arrested for assault

A Valley Stream man was arrested for striking two victims with a glass bottle and a sharp object on July 28 at 12:15 a.m., police report. According to the Nassau County Police Department, an … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/28/19

North Bellmore man arrested for leaving scene after police say he hit motorcycle cop

A North Bellmore man has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly struck a Nassau County police officer on routine motorcycle patrol. The suspect, police said, was … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/19

Fifth Squad detectives arrested Hewlett resident Marat Blustin for allegedly exposing himself to women in Cedarhurst and Valley Stream.

Hewlett man arrested for public lewdness

A Hewlett man was arrested for allegedly exposing himself, while in his car, to seven women in four separate incidents stretching from July of last year to May 31, Nassau County Fifth Squad detectives said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/19/19

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on June 10 that a Valley Stream couple had been sentenced for wage theft.

Valley Stream contractor gets 30 days for wage theft

Valley Stream contractor Vickram Mangru and his wife Gayatri of AVM Construction Corp. were sentenced on June 10 for their roles in failing to pay more than $280,000 in wages to laborers working on a … more

6/11/19

Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.

Brianna’s Law passes in Senate

Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

Toddler falls from second-story window in Valley Stream

A 2-year-old is in stable condition after he fell out of a second-story window on Ivanhoe Place, Nassau County police report. According to the police, the toddler climbed the stairwell of his home … more

5/27/19

Cops: Valley Streamer kills pedestrian while backing out of driveway

A pedestrian was killed when a female driver was backing out of a driveway on Arkansas Drive on May 15 at 2:40 p.m., Nassau County police report. According to detectives, the 47-year-old driver … more

5/16/19

Police responded to what was reportedly a suspicious package found at the Valley Stream Post Office on Saturday afternoon.

Police appear to destroy reported suspicious package at Valley Stream Post Office

Nassau County police appear to have detonated at around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, what was reported to be a suspicious package found at the Valley Stream Post Office. The controlled detonation … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/11/19

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