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Drucker Hosts Blood Drive In Syosset
The office of Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) hosted a blood drive at the Syosset Fire Department on Friday, June 28. Over 30 donors participated in the event. The contributions from the blood drive will help save almost 100 lives. Platelet donors...
NCPD: North Merrick Man Arrested for String of Commercial Burglaries Throughout Nassau County
The First Squad reports the arrest of a North Merrick man for an incident that occurred on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:25 am in North Merrick. According to Detectives, First Precinct Officers responded to Jim-Jam Cleaners, located at 1200 Merrick Avenue for an audible alarm. Upon arrival, the defendant, Jose Portillo-Sandoval, 36, of 1554 Jerusalem Avenue, was observed walking away from the location. The defendant was recognized as being responsible for previous burglaries and was detained by First Squad Detectives.
Nassau County Chief Of Patrol Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan, age 64, died on Sunday, June 30, according to his colleagues with the department. Canavan died of complications from the 9/11-related cancer. The Scarsdale, Westchester County native and longtime Bayport resident spend 39 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He started...
Legislator Solages Celebrates Groundbreaking of Inwood Apartments for Veterans and First Responders
Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined with the Inwood community on Wednesday, June 26 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new residential building geared toward veterans and first responders. Situated near the Long Island Rail Road station at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and...
Concrete Wall Collapses, Kills 1 On Long Island, Police Say
It happened in Manorhaven on Monday, July 1, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 11:45 a.m., two men were working on demolition for a Kirkwood Road home when a concrete wall collapsed on them. One of the men, age 56, was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Florida man bitten by shark after reeling it in is in ‘serious’ condition (VIDEO)
A Florida man who caught a shark was bitten by the big fish on his boat in the Amelia River in Nassau County on Friday, according to the local sheriff’s office. Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said the man needed a tourniquet and was flown to a hospital in Jacksonville, Fla.
Second highest-ranking Long Island police officer dies of 9/11-related cancer
One of Long Island's highest-ranking police officers has died of a September 11th-related cancer.Kevin Canavan passed away on Sunday morning. Canavan was Nassau County's Chief of Patrol, the second-highest-ranking uniformed officer in the department.Canavan spent 39 years on the force.He worked until the end, consulting just a few weeks ago from his hospital bed on security plans for the Cricket World Cup.ALSO READ | MTA stops construction on Second Avenue subway amid congestion pricing pauseJosh Einiger has details on the construction pause.----------* More Long Island news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Legislator Koslow Congratulates Woodward Children’s Center Grads
Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) celebrated with the graduates of the Woodward Children’s Center in Freeport on Wednesday, June 26. Since opening its doors in 1957 under the direction of Freeporter Gertrude Berman, Woodward has been providing inclusive and supportive educational services for students with special needs so that each graduate is equipped with “the social and emotional skills necessary to face life’s challenges” and a “cutting edge education to meet the demands of the future.”
Legislators Mulé and Koslow Congratulate Freeport-Merrick Rotary Leaders at Installation Dinner
Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) and Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) congratulated the Rotary Club of Freeport-Merrick Rotary at the organization’s installation dinner on Thursday, June 27. During ceremonies held at Frank’s Steaks in Rockville Centre, the Legislators recognized the Rotarians who will lead the organization for the next year and thanked them for their commitment to community service.
NY weather update: Flood advisory previously issued will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Nassau and Suffolk counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 8 p.m. this evening for a portion of southeast New York, including the following areas, Nassau and Suffolk. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service.
Members of the Carmel Fire Department proudly display their silver runner-up trophy
Members of the Carmel Fire Department proudly display their silver runner-up trophy for taking second place Best Out of-County unit in the Nassau County Firefighters Parade that celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Valley St...
Fatal DWI: Woman Nabbed For Long Island Crash, Police Say
The Old Bethpage incident occurred on Friday, June 28, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 7:20 p.m., 64-year-old Cheryl Bergenstock was driving a 2023 Subaru Forester on Round Swamp Road. Near the intersection of Winding Road, Bergenstock, who was allegedly drunk at the time, hit a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The...
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