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Brentwood, NY
News
Fake Vape Products, E-Cigarettes Discovered On Long Island
After finding fake and altered vape products and e-cigarettes during a sweep of some 60 locations, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a new effort to crack down on the sale and distribution of counterfeit e-cigarette and vape products. Dubbed, "Operation Clear The Air," the new effort, urges all business owners and residents to be vigilant about potential counterfeit products making their way into stores, and to report them to the Department of Consumer Affairs. The effort came about after the department began investigating complaints alleging counterfeit vape products sold…
Massapequa, NY
News
Increase In Stolen Autos, Larcenies From Vehicles Reported In Nassau County
Nassau Police issued an alert regarding the increased number of larcenies from vehicles that have occurred throughout the county. County Executive Laura Curran and Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder warn residents to stay vigilant and use the following tips to keep your vehicle secured: Always keep your vehicle locked, even when it’s parked in your garage or driveway. Always take your keys or fob along with you. Avoid leaving or hiding a smart key or spare key anywhere in or on your vehicle, regardless of where it’s parked. Never leave your car running while it is unlocked or unattended.…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Increase In Stolen Mail In Nassau County
Nassau County Police issued an alert regarding the increased number of mail theft incidents that have occurred throughout the county. County Executive Laura Curran and Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder warn residents to be vigilant and recognize the following tips to keep mail protected: Use the letter slots inside the Post Office or hand mail directly to a letter carrier. Avoid sending cash in the mail. Ask your bank or credit union for “secure” checks that cannot be altered. When using collection boxes, drop the mail off as close as possible to collection time. Avoid dropping ma…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Former Nassau County Executive Tom Gulotta Dies
Former Nassau County Executive Tom Gulotta, who was in charge for more than a decade before he was forced to not seek reelection in 2001, died on Sunday, Aug. 4 at the age of 75. Current County Executive Laura Curran announced Gulotta’s death in a statement. “In his career in government that spanned over four decades, Tom served our residents with distinction,” she said. “In recent years, I was lucky enough to become good friends with both Tom and his wife, Betsy. My heart goes out to Betsy and the whole Gulotta family for their loss.” A resident of North Merrick, who was born in Oceansid…
Massapequa, NY
News
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Station At Bellmont Park Will Be Built In Connection With Construction On Isles' Arena
Developers and the New York Islanders are all aboard as they plan to construct a new Long Island Rail Road station at Belmont Park as part of their proposed $1.3 billion arena and entertainment complex in Elmont. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, July 8, that the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project is calling for the first full-time LIRR station in nearly 50 years, "helping mitigate traffic concerns and providing a new amenity to the Elmont community." Cuomo also released an analysis of the project's potential economic impact, which determined the new arena, hotel, an…
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Beach Boil Water Alert Lifted After Schools Close Due To E. Coli Scare
The boil-water order for the City of Long Beach has been lifted after an E. coli scare. On Friday, June 21, the boil-water alert was issued, prompting three elementary schools to be closed on Monday, June 24 after a student was diagnosed with a suspected E. coli infection. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran tweeted that the order had been lifted and the drinking water has been deemed safe for consumption after the New York State Health Commissioner conducted numerous tests. “Thank you to our Health and Emergency Management teams for working to swift…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
New Ethics Rules Enacted In Nassau County
County officials have introduced changes that will make doing business with Nassau more transparent and improve efficiency into the claims process. The first-of-its-kind code of ethics and a business-friendly vendor portal was introduced to an event the county hosted for vendors Thursday, June 6. The new vendor claims process will enable vendors to submit claims online and have them reviewed and approved electronically by county departments and the Comptroller's office. These changes were made to make doing business with Nassau more transparent and improve efficiency into the cl…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Here's When Styrofoam Food Packaging Ban Will Take Effect In Nassau County
Styrofoam packaging will be a thing of the past in Nassau County after lawmakers voted to approve a proposed polystyrene ban. The bill makes it illegal to sell or distribute Styrofoam products. Fines for violating the policy would lead to fines between $500 and $2,500, which would be enforced by the county’s Department of Consumer Affairs and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020. The bill passed unanimously, 19-0, and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is expected to sign it into law in short order. “The Nassau County Legislature has voted unanimously to approve a ban on the sale of polystyre…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan
Services have been scheduled for a Marine from Long Island who was killed in Afghanistan and will be buried at Calverton National Cemetery. There will be visiting hours for Marine Sgt. Robert Hendriks from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Whitting Funeral Home on Glen Cove Avenue in Glen Head. There will be a graveside service at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday at Calverton. Hendriks, 25, a 2012 Locust Valley High School graduate, was among three Marines who were killed in a roadside bombing earlier this month. Sgt. Benjamin Hines and Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman we…
