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Police officers from New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey stepped up to bat against police suicide at Baldwin Park on Sept. 26.
Strikeout Suicide game draws big crowd in Baldwin
In September 2019, New York City Police Department Detective Chris Panetta, 42, and his wife, Nassau County probation officer and college professor Michelle Panetta, 34, created Beyond the Badge NY, … more
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Early voting locations in Nassau County
Early voting begins in New York on Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. The polling station in Wantagh has changed to 3484 Park Ave., and is located at the American Legion Post 1273. Daily times vary. more
The park’s most famous resident is President Richard Nixon’s dog, Checkers, who may have saved his owner’s political career as a puppy.
Memorial park gives comfort in loss to pet owners
Just as in the lives of human loved ones, the time inevitably comes in relationships with animal companions when decisions must be made about their final arrangements. A few are so unsentimental … more
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Jackie Gordon raised $1.79 million in the third quarter in her race to succeed Rep. Peter King in the Second Congressional District.
Gordon raises $1.79 million in third quarter
In the second quarter of the year, Jackie Gordon boasted a substantial fundraising advantage over her opponent, Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino, in the race for Rep. Peter King’s Second Congressional District seat. more
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Crews placed the highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.
Highest beam installed at UBS Arena
New York Islanders and state officials gathered at the future home of the UBS Arena last Friday morning to watch as construction crews placed the highest beam atop the 885-square-foot … more
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Donna D. of Merrick — “Everyone calls me that” — with her banner of support for President Trump.
Hundreds turn out for Trump rally in Seaford-to-Bellmore caravan
Crowds variously estimated at from 300 to 500 gathered in Seaford and drove to Bellmore Thursday afternoon to demonstrate their support for President Donald Trump, who last week contracted the … more
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Incumbent Ed Ra, left, is running for his sixth term against challenger Gary Port.
Gary Port challenges Ed Ra for Assembly District 19 seat
The race for the 19th Assembly District began mid-August when challenger Gary Port announced his candidacy to run against incumbent Edward Ra, who is running for a sixth term. The Herald asked Ra … more
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Jack Schirman
D.A. issues scathing report on L.B. payout scandal
When he was City of Long Beach manager from 2012 to 2018, Jack Schnirman, now Nassau County’s comptroller, allowed millions of dollars in “improper payments” for accrued sick and … more
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Brigid Vogt with her dog, Lennon IV, whom she describes as “the best thing that ever happened to me.” Husband, Ben, is in the background.
Canine companions provide essential services
Luke Tordy says his service dog, Dragon, reconnected him with his life. Brigid Vogt says her dog, Lennon IV, brought a similar transformation. Such matter-of-fact statements are commonplaces from … more
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Local elected officials joined comedy club owner James Dolce, center, outside Governor’s of Levittown last Thursday to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reopen the venues for laughs.
Comedians rally for laughs outside Governor’s
Roughly 50 people gathered outside Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown last Thursday afternoon to demand Gov. Andrew Cuomo reconsider his decision to keep the venue closed amid the coronavirus … more
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