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NYC Agrees to Settement in WTC Health Cases
NYC Agrees to Settement in WTC Health Cases
Posted: March 12, 2010
Thousands of police officers, firefighters and construction workers who put in time at the 16-acre site in lower Manhattan had filed lawsuits against the city, claiming it sent them to ground zero without proper protective equipment.
Also: News 12 Media Coverage (WMV)
 

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Nassau's 911 center gets solar roof from state
Nassau's 911 center gets solar roof from state
Posted: Mar. 11, 2010
The solar cells will generate 80 kilowatts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 93,548 pounds annually and save the county $1 million in energy costs annually, officials said
 
Survey: Teen alcohol, marijuana use rising again
Survey: Teen alcohol, marijuana use rising again
Posted: Mar. 5, 2010
Local substance-abuse experts agreed that those trends are evident on Long Island, which has seen more attention paid to the sharp upswing in heroin and opiate pill use.
 
Silver alert issued for Valley Stream woman
Posted: Mar. 1, 2010
Anyone with information is urged to call the Missing Persons unit at 516-573-7347.
 
Nassau to launch 'Too Good for Drugs' program
Nassau to launch 'Too Good for Drugs' program
Posted: Mar. 1, 2010
Two day training initiative to take place at the Nassau County Police Academy.
 
Judge: Doctor faked drug habit to avoid jail
Judge: Doctor faked drug habit to avoid jail
Posted: Feb. 26, 2010
On more then one occasion, doctor tested clean for opiates and marijuana.
 
3 years later, Nassau PAL still awaits funds to fix gym
3 years later, Nassau PAL still awaits funds to fix gym
Posted: Feb. 26, 2010
Water damaged facility remains closed due to financial logjam.
 
Mystery surrounds shooting of mom in N. Valley Stream
Posted: Feb. 23, 2010
A married mother of three young girls was shot to death in front of her North Valley Stream home, Monday night, police said.

Newsday coverage.
 
Woman in reported Locust Valley abduction returns safely
Woman in reported Locust Valley abduction returns safely
Posted: Feb. 23, 2010
The incident was a dispute between a woman and her ex-boyfriend, police said, though that information is being investigated.
 
Nassau's first black police officer honored
Nassau's first black police officer honored
Posted: Feb. 20, 2010
Before Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and Martin Luther King Jr. made his famous speech, Lt. Dennis Ulmer overcame his own obstacles and became Nassau County's first black police officer.
 
Silver alert issued for missing West Hempstead man
Silver alert issued for missing West Hempstead man
Posted: Feb. 18, 2010
Police said Sean Canavan, 24, has been missing since Sunday from his home. Canavan is described as white, 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 140 pounds.
 
Nassau ambulances get baby safe-haven logos
Nassau ambulances get baby safe-haven logos
Posted: Feb. 18, 2010
The foundation was founded in 1998 and includes members of the Nassau County Police Department, AMTs, local health care workers and civilians.
 
Cops: Pregnant Roosevelt mom charged in daughter's death
Cops: Pregnant Roosevelt mom charged in daughter's death
Posted: Feb. 17, 2010
Mother made admissions of striking the child multiple times. Boyfriend arrested after it was discovered he was wanted in Virginia for attempted murder.
 
Police seek driver in Woodmere baby carriage hit-run
Police seek driver in Woodmere baby carriage hit-run
Posted: Feb. 13, 2010
Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.

All calls will remain anonymous and callers are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest, police said.
 
Nassau cops' digital dragnet for heroin traffickers
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
H.A.L.T. - Heroin Abuse Location and Targeting is a Technology driven strategy designed to catch people trafficking heroin onto Long Island.
 
Cops: Dye pack explosion foils Bethpage bank robbery
Cops: Dye pack explosion foils Bethpage bank robbery
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
They’re asking that anyone with information regarding the robbery at the bank, located at 145 Stewart Ave., call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
 
 
 
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