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Crime Nearby: Pharmacist Fires Back

Notable arrests and convictions around Long Island.

Marc S. Gumpert, 43, of Freeport, is charged with first-degree robbery and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. (Photo Credit: Nassau County Police Department.)

Police & Fire June 18, 2013 at 05:30 am

Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

Injured Worker Rescued from Bethpage Roof Top

Man suffers leg injury; tower ladder used to remove victim from construction site.

Bethpage firefighters operating at the scene of a roof-top construction accident that left one worker badly hurt. (Photo credit: Kevin imm.)

Police & Fire June 17, 2013 at 02:06 pm

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Cops: Flat Screen TVs Stolen from Plainview Home

Hope Court house among four that reported break-ins, cops said.

Police & Fire June 14, 2013 at 05:30 am

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F2B June 14, 2013 at 08:18 am

You never mention if these homes have alarm systems installed. It would be nice to know if they are…Read More of any use.

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Louis June 14, 2013 at 09:05 am

Joe, as in my previous request regarding the string of previous housefires, we all thirst for some…Read More follow ups to better safeguard or families.

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Priscilla Eisenoff June 16, 2013 at 01:36 pm

Fyi-Robbery of tv's was on Hope Drive, not Hope Court

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Crime Nearby: Woman Targeted Unlocked Car

Notable arrests and convictions around Long Island.

Nassau County Police have charged Liza Bagdan with fourth-degree grand larceny. Photo Credit: Nassau County Police Department.

Police & Fire June 11, 2013 at 01:00 pm

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Cops: Man Quits Job; Robs Family Outside Target

Police find Westbury man a short time later near Broadway Mall in Hicksville.

Keddy Olivier of Westbury is accused of robbery following an incident at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville. (Photo credit: Nassau County Police)

Police & Fire June 11, 2013 at 12:34 am

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Infants Being Evaluated after Old Country Road Crash

Two-car crash happened in front of Morton Village.

Plainview firefighters operating at the scene of a two car crash on Old Country Road on Sunday. (Photo credit: Kevin Imm)

Police & Fire June 9, 2013 at 06:00 pm

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UPDATE: Major Flooding Hits Plainview; Amazing Photos

Roads closed, cars stranded, conditions hazardous.

This Plainview street was turned into a river complete with breaking waves. (Photo credit: Kenny Chelosky)

Police & Fire June 8, 2013 at 01:37 am

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Cops: Three Thefts Reported Near Plainview

Plainview among areas targeted; woman charged in Syosset theft of credit card.

Liza Bagdan of Oyster Bay. (Photo Credit: NCPD)

Police & Fire June 7, 2013 at 06:00 am

Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

No Serious Injuries as Ceiling Caves In at Plainview Centre

Although dozens of people were inside, no serious injuries were reported when a ceiling caved…

Syosset firefighters operating at the scene of a ceiling collapse in the Plainview Centre Tuesday. (Photo Credit: Joe Dowd.)

Police & Fire June 5, 2013 at 12:30 am

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Tracy M June 7, 2013 at 08:07 am

Any idea when gym will re-open? It is still closed.

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UPDATE: Photos Reveal LIRR Wreckage

Railroad now expecting near normal rush hour; delays and cancellations continue, however.

Emergency workers carry a victim from the trian wreck Tuesday to a waiting ambulance. (Photo Credit: Kevin Imm)

Police & Fire June 4, 2013 at 05:19 pm

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LIRR Passengers Suffering 60-Minute Delays Following Crash

Service was suspended between Hicksville and Mineola; trains running well behind schedule.

The Long Island Rail Road has suspended service in both directions between Mineola and Hicksville following the crash of two service trains. Photo Credit: User Generated Photo.

Police & Fire June 4, 2013 at 03:32 pm

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Crime Nearby: Mom Leaves Kids in Hot Car

Notable arrests and convictions around Long Island.

Maria Luongo-Devivo of East Northport was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of child endangerment. Photo Credit: Suffolk County Police Department.

Police & Fire June 4, 2013 at 02:24 am

Comment 1 Recommend Jason Molinet (Editor)

Heed Danger Signs For Heat Stroke

Town issues warning about the dangers of heat-related illnesses.

One heat-wave option: The town's beaches are open on weekends now and most will open daily soon.

Police & Fire June 3, 2013 at 11:21 pm

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D.A. Announces Prostitution Sting Aimed at Johns

More than 100 nabbed in undercover sting using website ads.

Police & Fire June 3, 2013 at 02:15 pm

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Joe Dowd (Editor) June 3, 2013 at 03:53 pm

Any thoughts on this? Would love to hear some opinions.

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Chris Schmidt June 4, 2013 at 01:06 am

would like to hear opinions from some of the johns wives and girlfriends!!

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Chopper Sets Down in Bethpage Park as Precaution

Poor visibility forces pilot to land on golf course; chopper was headed for Republic.

Police & Fire June 3, 2013 at 11:19 am

Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

Three Hurt in Overturn Crash on Manetto Hill Road

Firefighters say the three were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Plainview and Syosset Firefighters operating at the scene of an overturned vehicle on Manetto Hill Road Sunday. (Photo credit: Kevin Imm)

Police & Fire June 3, 2013 at 01:02 am

2 Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

Taylor Huberty June 3, 2013 at 01:35 am

An unkown car was coming off the parkway and decided to make an illegal u- turn.The overturned car…Read More swerved to not hit the girl and flipped over. All of them are okay and recovering from this tramatic accident. Its a miracle they are all alive

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Joe Dowd (Editor) June 3, 2013 at 11:15 am

Thank you for the update. The police didn't have that report available when we printed it. Thank you…Read More again. jd

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Two Men Hurt in 3-Car Crash on LIE

HOV lane causes eastbound lane closures.

Nassau County Police (Credit: Jason Molinet)

Police & Fire May 31, 2013 at 05:30 am

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Tom June 3, 2013 at 03:47 pm

This comes from tailgating in the HOV lane. Some people seem to think it is the high speed lane and…Read More if you don't go fast enough they get right on your bumper.

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Joe Dowd (Editor) June 3, 2013 at 04:35 pm

Agreed. I slow down when someone does that, like to 45. Not kidding.

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Homes Evacuated After Car Rams Building

No one hurt after gas line is ruptured at The Hamlet in Plainview.

Plainview firefighters operating at the scene of a ruptured gas line at The Hamlet Thursday. (Photo credit: Kevin Imm)

Police & Fire May 31, 2013 at 02:46 am

Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

Seven Companies Team Up to Put Out Plainview Blaze

Quick work manages to stop a difficult fire in a commercial building.

Firefighters from numerous area companies operating at a fire Thursday in a commercial building in Plainview. (Photo credit: Kevin Imm.)

Police & Fire May 30, 2013 at 03:42 pm

Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

LIE Reopened After Bad Crash

Major crash, investigation closed LIE earlier.

Police & Fire May 30, 2013 at 03:18 pm

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Crash Closes Old Country Road Wednesday Night

A serious auto crash closed Old Country Road in Plainview for more than an hour Wednesday…

Police & Fire May 30, 2013 at 01:47 am

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Car Becomes Wedged Beneath Truck

Plainview firefighters respond to unusual collision; driver reported OK.

Plainview firefighters operating at the scene of a car-truck collision on Old Country Road Tuesday. (Photo Credit: Alfred Mertz)

Police & Fire May 29, 2013 at 11:29 am

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Sands Point Art Dealer Charged in Tax Fraud, Hiding $12.5…

Crime Nearby: Notable arrests and convictions around Long Island.

Police & Fire May 28, 2013 at 01:30 pm

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Cops: Windows Broken; Cars Keyed

Vehicles targeted in nearby communities.

Police & Fire May 28, 2013 at 10:40 am

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Cops: 5 Burglaries Nearby; Burglary Suspect Nabbed

Nassau Police report five break-ins, one in Plainview, within Second Precinct in one week.

Police & Fire May 24, 2013 at 01:35 am

1 Comment Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

Polaris May 24, 2013 at 09:44 am

Using a smartphone running Aproov, you can prevent burglaries. It detects when someone enters your…Read More home, records images, audio and video, stores them online and notifies multiple people by e-mail, SMS and phone of the break in. You can view your home from any remote smartphone. It will also play a loud siren to scare away the thieves. Best of all, it's free. Just search for "Aproov" in Google Play.

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A Mother's Anguish Resonates in Town Hall

Town's Bay Constables make $50K donation for gear that could have saved a life last year.

Joy Treanor and Bay Constable Christopher Briggs address the Town Board Tuesday.

Police & Fire May 23, 2013 at 07:35 pm

Comment 1 Recommend Joe Dowd (Editor)

Car Fire Put Down By Plainview Firefighters

An inferno in a car's engine compartment that set off smoke alarms inside a nearby…

Plainview firefighters operating at the scene of a car fire on Old Country Road Wednesday. (Photo Credit: Kevin Imm)

Breaking News May 23, 2013 at 02:27 am

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Marni May 23, 2013 at 05:52 am

I was at my son's baseball game on the Jamaica Avenue field. We all smelled the smoke and were…Read More concerned. Also witnessed how fast The Plainview Fire Department left the building and went where they were needed (love those brave guys!)

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