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James Ryan is accused of vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment and other charges in the crash that resulted in the death of Officer Joseph Olivieri. (credit: CBS 2)

Driver In L.I.E. Crash That Killed Nassau County Cop Released On Bail

Bail was set at $120,000 for 25-year-old James Ryan. He was arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a control substance, driving while intoxicated and other charges.

2012/10/19

Hofstra Presidential Debate Means Cost To Taxpayers, Boom For Local Businesses

No matter who comes out on top tonight on stage at Hofstra University, one local lodging place is already a winner.

2012/10/16

Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt (credit: Nassau County Legislature)

Nassau Co. Legislator Peter Schmitt Dies Of Heart Attack

Schmitt, the Legislature’s presiding officer, was in a meeting with County Executive Ed Mangano in Mangano’s office when the 62-year-old collapsed.

2012/10/03

Anti-American Protests in the Middle East (Credit: CBS 2)

Man Believed To Have Made Anti-Islamic Film Questioned; Egyptian Police Clear Out Protesters

A Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff’s station, but was not arrested or detained, authorities said early on Saturday.

2012/09/15

Nassau County Seal (file / credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

More Layoffs Possible In Nassau County

Having already laid off hundreds of county employees, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is now threatening more job cuts.

2012/08/22

A makeshift memorial for Marine Lance Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr. (credit: CBS 2)

Parents Of Fallen L.I. Marine To Bring Son Home

The parents of Lance Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr. will travel to Delaware Monday to bring his body home to Long Island for burial.

2012/08/13

Powerful Storms Slam Tri-State Causing Massive Damage And Bringing Heat Relief

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York until 9 p.m.

2012/07/18

Exercise rider Jonny Garcia takes Triple Crown Hopefull I'll Have Another over the track in preparation for the 144th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6, 2012. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Belmont Stakes Big Boon For Long Island Businesses

The Belmont Stakes is this weekend and Long Island is already counting the blessings of having one of the largest sporting events in the world in the Tri-State Area.

2012/06/06

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano (file/credit: County Executive's Office)

Mangano Hopes To Avoid ‘Draconian’ Cuts In Nassau County

The Nassau County Legislature has given County Executive Ed Mangano the authority to make over $40 million in budget cuts on his own, without legislative consultation.

2012/05/22

Nassau County officials hold an event to promote teen driving safety - May 16, 2012 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

100 Deadliest Days For Teen Drivers Coming Up Soon

The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous for teenage drivers in America, WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs reported.

2012/05/17

Hempstead Turnpike Safety Initiative - Elmont, NY - May 7, 2012 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Officials Announce New Safety Efforts For Hempstead Turnpike

Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island has been listed as the most dangerous roadway in the Tr-State Area and on Monday, federal, state and local officials announced a new push for safety..

2012/05/07

Tara Obenauer (L) (credit: CBS 2); Nassau County Police Cruiser (C) (credit: CBS 2); Officer Mike Tedesco (R) (credit: Personal Photo)

Internal Affairs Widens Probe Into Whether Nassau County Cops Had Sex On Duty

Following allegations that a veteran officer had sexual trysts with his alleged mistress while on the job, the county’s Internal Affair Unit is investigating whether more women and officers were involved in any wrongdoing.

2012/05/04

Debate Raging In Nassau County Over Turning Public Sewer System Private

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said going private is Nassau’s best way out of staggering debt — the highest in the state. Nassau sewers, he said, are broken and polluting waterways.

2012/05/03

Nassau County police cruiser (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS/File)

Nassau County To Start Closing Down Police Precincts In May

Officials said the reorganization plan will begin May 1 with the Levittown station house being the first to become a community policing center with reduced staff and responsibilities.

2012/03/26

Scofflaw patrol van filled with boots (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Nassau County Begins Boot And Tow Program

Nassau County will begin booting or towing away vehicles on Monday to collect unpaid fines from scofflaws with three or more outstanding parking and red light camera tickets.

2012/03/26

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