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Some of the thousands of visitors who took advantage of cooler beach temperatures to visit Jones Beach State Park during a recent heat wave.

For 90 years, everyone who has lived on Long Island for more than a few months or who has visited Jones Beach State Park has had a favorite story about it. The official anniversary of the … more

By Timothy Denton | 8/22/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on 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 — to resign on Tuesday, saying that both 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

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday, saying that he was overpaid for sick and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

East Rockaway resident who teaches in Merrick charged with making purchases with stolen debit card

An East Rockaway resident was arrested on June 30 and charged with making purchases with a debit card that she allegedly stole at Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick, where she works as a teacher. … more

By Mike Smollins | 7/11/19

Wafa Abboud was convicted by a Brooklyn jury of embezzling nearly $1 million from the Human First nonprofit she headed in Lynbrook to purchase and renovate her Merrick home and for other expenses.

Merrick woman convicted for stealing nearly $1M from nonprofit she headed in Lynbrook

A jury convicted a Merrick woman on July 9 in Brooklyn federal court of embezzling $1 million from the Lynbrook nonprofit organization for the disabled that she led. She used the money to renovate her home and fund vacations and cosmetic surgeries, prosecutors said. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/11/19

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

UPDATE: NCPD arrests Massapequa man in connection with murder of Merokean Evan Grabelsky

Nassau County police have arrested 21-year-old Ryan Lindquist, of Massapequa, in connection with the murder of Merokean Evan Grabelsky, a 32-year-old special education paraprofessional who dedicated his life to helping others. Lindquist was to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Saturday. At press time early Saturday morning, police did not say precisely how Lindquist was involved in the murder. A news conference was to be held later in the day, at which time further details were to be offered. more

By Andrew Garcia and Anthony O'Reilly | 6/6/19

TJ Hatter, at podium, a representative of the Attorney General of New York, shared tips on avoiding senior scams at the Merrick Senior Center on May 23.

New York State attorney general targets senior scams in Merrick

TJ Hatter, a representative of the Attorney General of New York Letitia James, stopped by the Merrick Senior Center on May 23 to raise awareness of senior scams — the fraudulent phone calls, emails … more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/6/19

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

A bill that would require the Nassau County Police Department to patrol houses of worship countywide would give Bellmore’s Muslim population some peace of mind, faith leader Fahad Qamer said.

Faith leaders support county protection bill

Fahad Qamer, president of Jaam’e Masjid in Bellmore, said congregants of the mosque are worried for their safety. “Because of what’s going on around in the world today,” Qamer, of Merrick, … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 5/30/19

David Kilmnick, center, the Network’s president and CEO, said the act of vandalism was meant to stoke fear in the LGBT community. With him were Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen and Nassau County Police Deputy Commissioner Kevin Smith.

LGBT pride poster vandalized at Bellmore LIRR station

Bellmore residents arrived at the Long Island Rail Road station on Tuesday to find a torn poster, marred by a large hole obscuring what it previously promoted. The poster, on the station’s … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/29/19

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