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Man Injures Cop In Baldwin After Breaking Restraining Order
The Baldwin incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, according to Nassau County Police. At about 4:30 p.m. on that day, 36-year-old Horace Rattigan was allegedly in a verbal argument with a woman at Coes Neck Park, located at 1240 Coes Neck Road. Rattigan, an Essex County resident from the township...
NY weather: Air quality alert for Suffolk and Nassau counties Tuesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m. for Suffolk and Nassau counties. "An Air Quality Health Advisory remains in effect for the following counties: Nassau and Suffolk until 11 p.m. this evening. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of ground level ozone. The New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5," says the National Weather Service.
Transgender Athlete Ban Signed Into Law in Nassau County; AG, Nyclu Announce Plans To Sue
The Nassau County bill was signed into law on Monday, July 15. Introduced by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman — whose February executive order with the same goals prompted backlash and was quickly struck down — the bill requires sports teams to designate whether they are a female, male, or co-ed team and prevents “biological males” from competing on women’s teams at the more than 100 county-run athletic facilities.
Free Child ID Card Program in Massapequa
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary.
Junior Player Spotlight: Kayla Castellano, Point Set Tennis
This past fall, the Garden City girls’ tennis team enjoyed one of their best seasons in the history of the program. The Trojans won Nassau County’s Conference IIIA and advanced to the finals of the Nassau County Team Tournament. Senior captain Kayla Castellano played third singles for Garden...
Police Conducting Search for Suspects Who Broke into Locust Valley Gas Station, Made Off with Cash & Cigarettes
The Second Squad reports the details of a Burglary that occurred on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:47 am in Locust Valley. According to Detectives, Second Precinct Officers responded to Citgo Gas Station, located at 320 Forest Avenue for a Commercial Burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown subject smashed the front window and entered the store. Further investigation revealed that an undetermined amount of US currency and cigarettes had been removed from the store. The subject left the scene in an unknown direction.
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