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Updated: Memorial Day Parades, Commemorations and the Marines
Events related to Memorial Day will include somber services, parades, an exhibition by the Marine Corps, and a carnival at the Huntington YMCA. On Wednesday, the public is invited to watch as the US Marine Corps will bring a band, silent drill team and a Read More ...
New York county executive plans to ‘deputize’ select gun owners
(The Center Square) — A New York county executive plans to "deputize" legal gun owners to help law enforcement officers during emergencies, but the move is facing pushback from critics who say it will lead to acts of vigilantism. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the deputies must be...
Parents In Red-Leaning Areas Outside NYC Approve Armed Security At Public Schools
Nearly two dozen school districts in the red-leaning suburbs of New York City have approved armed guards to safeguard their students, preferring a show of force over further restricting Second Amendment rights in the Empire State.
Nassau County's 911 system "restored to full capability" after going down
MINEOLA, N.Y. - The 911 emergency system in Nassau County went down Monday afternoon, officials said. The county is home to roughly 1.4 million people, according the the U.S. Census Bureau. "We have been informed that our 911 line is down. The vendor who operates the system has been contacted and is immediately pursuing a solution," County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. Officials said the system went down around 4:30 p.m. It was down for about an hour before "being restored to full capability."Exactly why the system went down was not immediately clear. Residents were advised they should resume using 911 as normal. Emergency numbers to call while 911 was down in Nassau CountyOfficials released the following numbers to call in the event of an emergency. For a fire emergency call: 516-742-3300For a police emergency, call your local precinct:First Precinct (Baldwin): (516) 573-6100Second Precinct (Woodbury): (516) 573-6200Third Precinct (Williston Park): (516) 573-6300Fourth Precinct (Hewlett): (516) 573-6400Fifth Precinct (Elmont): (516) 573-6500Sixth Precinct (Manhasset): (516) 573-6600Seventh Precinct (Seaford): (516) 573-6700Eighth Precinct (Bethpage): (516) 573-6800
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo honors Carol Gomes, CEO of Stony Brook University Hospital
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) proudly announced Carol Gomes as the 2024 New York State Woman of Distinction for the 1st Senate District at this year’s annual New York State Senate Women of Distinction event at the state capitol. “Today marks a celebration of extraordinary dedication and leadership...
Miller Business Center receives $5k grant from TD Bank
TD Bank recently provided a generous grant of $5,000 to the Middle Country Library Foundation in support of Strictly Business and the Women’s EXPO. As the Strictly Business Enterprise sponsor, TD Bank supports the library’s efforts to bring valuable educational, networking, and tradeshow experience to the local and regional business community.
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