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Three Arrested At Long Island Protest Three Arrested At Long Island Protest
Three Arrested At Long Island Protest Three people were arrested after about 100 protesters walked down the streets of East Meadow in what was a peaceful protest on Friday, June 12.  The three men were charged with disorderly conduct, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder said in a joint statement. "For the demonstrators' safety, Police repeatedly made attempts to keep protesters off moving lanes of traffic," the statement said. "This safety precaution was met with strong opposition and resistance which resulted in the arrests. "We continue to support the rights of individuals …

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by Daily Voice
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Painted Yellow Crosses Not Related To Long Island Protests, Police Say Painted Yellow Crosses Not Related To Long Island Protests, Police Say
Painted Yellow Crosses Not Related To Long Island Protests, Police Say Yellow crosses painted on items throughout Long Island are not being used to identify locations where bricks should be left to commit criminal acts amid protests, police say. The crosses painted on utility poles and other items along with the words "Jesus Christ Is God" have been popping up for more than a month in Nassau County, Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder said. Ryder said residents have been calling the police department with concerns over the crosses after social media posts suggested they were markers for those who may be involved in violence. The message being communicated vi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island COVID-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, scammers have set their sights on those wanting to help those in need.  Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder are warning citizens to be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations or emails from persons which could be scams or rumors regarding COVID-19. To stop from becoming a victim of a scammer, both leaders said residents should stay informed by watching and/or listening to news agencies and logging onto the Nassau County website  www.nassaucountyny.gov to obtain factu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Scam Callers Impersonating Nassau County Police Alert Issued For Scam Callers Impersonating Nassau County Police
Alert Issued For Scam Callers Impersonating Nassau County Police Be wary of any calls you receive from parties claiming to represent Nassau County Police - it could be a scam. "It has recently come to the attention of the Nassau County Police department that scammers have been able to spoof actual NCPD phone numbers in an attempt to scam our citizens," Nassau County Police said in a statement. "County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder are urging citizens to be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations or emails from persons identifying themselves as officers or employees of the Department." The Nassau County Poli…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Nassau County Police Officer Dies Suddenly Nassau County Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Nassau County Police Officer Dies Suddenly A 27-year veteran of the Nassau County Police has died unexpectedly. The officer died on Monday, Oct. 7. The Nassau County Police Department did not release the name of the officer or the cause of death. "He worked every day to keep our communities safe and his death is a tremendous loss for this department," the department said in a statement. "He was also a husband and a father," said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder in a joint statement. "Please keep his wife and children in your prayers as they face this unimaginable pain." The Nassau…

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by Kathy Reakes