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It's a 100-acre, uncleared location off exit 66 of the Long Island Expressway in Yaphank.
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It's a 100-acre, uncleared location off exit 66 of the Long Island Expressway in Yaphank.
When the drugs involved in Nwakanma Ochei's case were sent to a new lab, authorities found less cocaine than the amount used to convict him.
Investigators say the teen was part of a group of suspects who broke into homes in Seaford, Wantagh, Levittown back in December.
Zachary Parker, 20, has admitted to stealing $10,000 worth of equipment from a Long Island high school. Taxpayers also learned that the veteran officers involved in the investigation will collect their severance pay even if convicted.
The Nassau County executive says residents could face a 13 percent property tax hike or deep cuts in services unless the county legislature approves millions of dollars for tax refunds.
In a secret room of the East Medow residence of Michael Anderson, authorities found marijuana and a weapons cache, including two grenade launchers, two assault rifles, several thousand rounds of military ammunition and other weapons.
Police say they are not sure of Marc Ringel's motives, but say the don't believe he is a member of an extremist group or a terrorist.
Police precincts in Nassau County have been chopped due to an ongoing budget battle. The Legislature voted along party lines, 10-9, on Monday afternoon in favor of closing half of the county's eight precincts.
So many stores have closed up shop because of the economy, but now there is good news in Nassau County.
It is alleged the police commanders showed favoritism for a burglary suspect whose father was an active fundraiser for the police department.
Sources said William Flanagan, who is the second deputy commissioner of police, John Hunter, the deputy chief of patrol and Alan Sharpe, a recently retired deputy commander will faces charges related to a 2009 burglary incident.
There are reports this morning that a compromise plan for the Nassau County Police Department may be in the works.
The Port Authority said air traffic controllers used Runway 22L for 800 more overnight landings between September and December of last year than in the same period in 2010.
A vote scheduled for today on Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano's plan to close four of the eight police precincts has been postponed until next week.
Deputy County Executive Rob Walker says the administration is negotiating with police unions on issues related to Mangano's police plan.
The anti-terror effort was focused there because many in the Great Neck Jewish community trace their roots back to Iran.
The nice weather and men and women trying to get money to feed their prescription drug habits are two main reasons police in Nassau County said burglaries are up 70 percent from the beginning of last year.
Police say an armed Long Island teenager is under arrest after allegedly breaking a police officer's thumb while resisting arrest.
Investigators say a half-dozen vehicles parked in front of homes were found damaged Tuesday night and Wednesday morning just days after 21 cars were found vandalized a few miles away in Massapequa.
Nassau County is targeting traffic scofflaws by hiring a private firm to locate, boot, and tow vehicles that have three or more unresolved traffic violations.
Police in Nassau County say they are looking for three suspects who robbed a store in Hempstead after they beat and tied up an employee.
One of the wealthiest and safest counties in America is being targeted by thugs and thieves. Residents in Nassau County are living in fear with word that home invasions and burglaries have spiked more than 100 percent.
Imagine hearing your home being ransacked. You are scared, hiding in the closet, waiting for police to arrive.
One Long Island county has a big problem with cell phone use while driving.
On Saturday, outraged PBA members and residents came together to fight a proposal to revamp four precincts, turning them into community policing centers.
