Manhasset

Hundreds of pear and cherry trees were cut down along Long Island's North Shore. (credit: CBS 2)

Hundreds Of Trees Chopped Down Across Nassau To Be Replanted

Many who cherish the annual flowering trees along the North Shore have voiced their suspicions that the trees were needlessly axed.

2013/04/17

Nassau County police cruiser (file/credit: Sophia Hall/WCBS 880)

Two Arrested On Long Island After Reports Of Shots Fired

Witnesses told them that a man fired a gun and then fled with another man in a Honda Civic. Police found the suspects inside the car at a nearby parking garage.

2012/10/01

Nassau Police Precinct Closures Questioned Amid Allegation Of Falsified Crime Stats

After a police commander was accused of falsifying crime reports for two Nassau County precincts, a County Legislator is questioning whether the closure was warranted.

2012/08/02

Police say Chris Meier drove his Ford Taurus onto the Deepdale Golf Club and struck two carts on July 10, 2012. (credit: Nassau County Police Department)

Police: L.I. Man Drives Car Onto Golf Course, Hits Carts, Causes ‘Extensive Damage’

Chris Meier, 49, is charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and aggravated driving while intoxicated.

2012/07/11

Nassau County Residents Voice Displeasure About Plan To Close 4 Police Precincts

The First Precinct in Baldwin, Fifth Precinct in Elmont, Sixth Precinct in Manhasset and Eighth Precinct in Levittown will become community policing centers with fewer officers under the plan.

2012/02/06

Nassau Minority Leader Blasts Mangano Police Closure Plan

Under a new plan announced by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano on Monday, four of the county’s eight police precincts would close and be turned into community policing centers to save money.

2012/01/31

Stories From Main Street: L.I. Couple Turns Loss Into Mission To Save Others

On July 5, Josh and Stacey Dubrow welcomed their first child into the world, but their joy was short-lived.

2011/11/14

Police are seen searching this Little Neck, Queens neighborhood, where at least one suspect from the jewelry store heist was tracked down and taken into custody. (credit: Mona Rivera, 1010 WINS)

4 Arrested, At Least 1 More Sought In Long Island Jewelry Store Heist

Police said armed suspects burst into a jewelry store in the Americana Mall and announced the robbery, using hammers to smash display cases before making off with assorted jewelry, Rolexes and cash around 2 p.m. Friday.

2011/10/14

East Meadow Residents Thrilled To Get Power Back After Week Of Darkness

On Long Island, about 89,000 customers remain in the dark as of Thursday night, but there is some power progress being made.

2011/09/01

L-R: Michael Mazzei, Dr. Ernesto Molmenti & Jamie Mazzei (credit: Mona Rivera, 1010 WINS)

Long Island’s Michael Mazzei Talks About Successful Kidney Transplant Made Possible By Son Jamie

For more than 20 years, Michael Mazzei has worked side by side with his son, Jamie. Now, they share more than just a profession after Jamie donated a kidney to his father earlier this month.

2011/07/29

Thomas Emma, Ex-Duke, Manhasset Hoops Star, Plunges To Death From NYC Athletic Club

Police say former Duke star Thomas Emma plunged from the 12th floor of the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan to his death in an apparent suicide.

WFAN–2011/06/08

Katrina Petway and Steve Michalik hug at North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY - May 19, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Former Mr. Universe Gets New Lease On Life With Kidney Transplant At North Shore University Hospital

As part of a three-way kidney exchange at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, former Mr. Universe Steve Michalik got a new chance at living.

2011/05/19

Food collected by Island Harvest - File Photo

Long Island Students Spend Vacation Collecting Food

Hundreds of Long Island high school students are spending their winter break at Island Harvest in Uniondale helping to prepare and distribute food for the needy.

2011/02/23