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Police Shoot Gun-Wielding Man In Nassau County

The man was shot three times after pointing the gun at officers, police said.

5 hours ago

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos outlines the unaudited fiscal year 2012 budget. (credit: Nassau County Comptroller's Office)

Nassau Comptroller Announces Budget Surplus

County Comptroller George Maragos said Nassau will end its 2012 fiscal year with a $41.6 million budget surplus.

2013/06/12

Andrea Rebello (credit: CBS 2)

Court Papers: Andrea Rebello’s Family To Sue Nassau County Police For Wrongful Death

According to court papers filed by the family’s lawyer, the pending suit alleges “wrongful death, civil rights and negligence actions against the County of Nassau and its police officers and possibly other defendants to be named after discovery,” reported Newsday.

2013/06/11

West Shore Road in Bayville, N.Y. (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

West Shore Road Reopens Connecting Oyster Bay To Bayville

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and other officials cut the ribbon on Monday and Tuesday was the first morning drive for it since Sandy.

2013/06/11

In this handout satellite image provided by NOAA, Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, forms June 5, 2013 in the Gulf of Mexico. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images)

Tropical Storm Andrea Poised To Soak Entire Tri-State Area

Forecasters say the remains from Andrea will approach from the south, bringing heavy rain to the state on Friday. The rain could produce small stream and urban flooding.

2013/06/06

Kathleen Rice at a rally in front of City Hall on June 6, 2013 (credit: Alex Silverman/WCBS 880)

NY Officials Want Law Banning Use Of Condoms As Evidence In Prostitution Cases

Last month, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice was the first in the state to put the policy into effect and now she is leading the fight for the passage of a state law.

2013/06/06

Police are investigating after two bodies were found in a home in Glen Cove, NY on Thursday, June 6, 2013. (credit: Mike Xirinachs/WCBS 880)

Police: 2 Bodies Found Inside Glen Cove Home

Nassau County police are investigating the deaths of two people on Long Island.

2013/06/06

Racing at Belmont Park. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Officials Announce Heightened Security Measures For Belmont Stakes

Backpacks, coolers, luggage and large bags are banned from going beyond the parking lot of the race track.

2013/06/06

Beer Pong

Long Island Man Charged In Stabbing During Beer Pong Game

A 22-year-old Long Island man has been charged with stabbing and wounding another man during a game of beer pong in the suspect’s garage.

2013/06/03

(credit: Sophia Hall/WCBS 880, FILE)

Authorities: Two Face Charges In Connection With Violent Nassau County Attack

Two people are attempting serious charges in connection with an alleged February assault in Nassau County.

2013/06/01

FILE - Fireworks (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Report: Dolans Cancel July 4 Fireworks Outside L.I. Mansion

The announcement reported Thursday by Newsday comes a year after a fatal boat accident involving spectators at the annual
celebration.

2013/05/30

Generic Police Photo (credit: Clipart.com)

Police: L.I. Store Owner Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Employee

Alfred Balcerak, 54, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, Nassau County police said.

2013/05/29

Cathy Scalia shows her bikini top and hot dog sign outside court in Hempstead, N.Y. on June 18, 2012. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Hot Dog Hooker: ‘They Keep Framing Me’

The woman known as the “Hot Dog Hooker” pleaded not guilty to new charges in court Saturday, and accused authorities of framing her.

2013/05/25

Generic Police Photo (credit: Clipart.com)

Police: Armed Gunmen Rob, Abduct Driver In Freeport Carjacking

A 35-year-old man driving a Mercedes was stopped at a traffic light when five armed men, four with handguns and one with a shotgun, pulled him out of the car, police said.

2013/05/24

Andrea Rebello (credit: CBS 2)

Hofstra Alumni Petition For Better Security Off-Campus

As many as 2,000 people have already signed the petition to increase security. This comes in the wake of a home invasion that ended with 21-year-old student Andrea Rebello being shot dead by a police officer.

2013/05/23

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