Confidential Documents Used as Confetti in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the most famous parades hosted by the city of New York.  If you were in attendance you may have noticed there were some shredded confidential documents sprinkled among the confetti.  Apparently one employee of the Nassau County Police Department shredded these top-secret documents horizontally for extra legibility.  

The unnamed worker attended the parade as a spectator and allegedly tossed the stolen documents in the air near 65^th St and Central Park West.  Other spectators watching the parade nearby caught some of the shreds of paper clearly marked with Nassau police officers’ phone numbers, addresses, license plate numbers and social security numbers.  There were also incident reports and information about Mitt Romney’s visit to LI for last month’s second presidential debate.  It still has not been released whether the employee was an officer or civilian worker, but internal Affairs investigators have reviewed the incident and may take disciplinary action.  

The Nassau County Police Department will likely protect the identities of the officers whose information was exposed as part of the parade decorations.  We are awaiting additional information regarding the case to be released.  

Long Island Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving!

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Are you cooking Thanksgiving Dinner? If not, no don’t worry!  There are plenty of restaurants open all over Long Island serving up both traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving dinners!

So, gather your friends and family and head out to one of the following restaurants! However, be sure to call ahead for a reservation, there are plenty of people out there just like you looking to do the same!

Andiamo

Location: Mineola

#: 516-294-1715

Chadwicks at the Station

Location: Rockville Centre

#:516-766-7800

Hemingway’s American Bar & Grill

Location: Wantagh

#: 516-781-2700

Mitch & Toni’s

Location: Albertson

#: 516-741-7940

Thom Thom

Location: Wantagh

#: 516-221-8022

Mirabelle

Location: Stony Brook

#: 631-751-0555

Vittorio’s

Location: Amityville

#: 631-264-3333

If you attend any of these restaurants for Thanksgiving, let us know what you thought on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Sandy Recovery Center Setup in Seaford

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Nassau County has recently set up a headquarters for disaster relief to help victims of super storm Sandy.  The Mega Hurricane Sandy Recovery Center opened this past Monday at Cedar Creek Park, located in Seaford.  

The center includes a Red Cross Food and Drink Distribution Center as well as a free mobile laundry facility to be utilized by the public.  Representatives from several of our nation’s largest insurance companies are present to offer advice on how to properly file an insurance claim for property damage from Sandy.  

FEMA representatives are also present to help people register for disaster aid, housing and rental assistance.  All residence who are in need of assistance are encouraged to find their way to the relief center and utilize what is being offered.

Will you attend this Sandy relief and recovery station? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Gas Rationing Ends in NJ, Continues to NYC and Long Island!

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New Jersey will end its “1970s-style even-odd” gas rationing system at 6 a.m. Tuesday.  This massive step forward came just in time for the first morning rush hour after the holiday weekend.  Gas supply has returned almost back to normal, there are no more lines of motorists waiting for fuel.  

Governor Chris Christie imposed rationing in 12 counties on November 3^rd because some gas stations could not get fuel while others did not have the electricity to pump it due to damage from Sandy.  The New Jersey fuel situation isn't fully healed, but things are returning to normal.  The Phillips 66 Bayway refinery, which produces 238,000 barrels of gasoline per day, is still out of commission, as are seven terminals in the metropolitan area.  These terminals are essential to the tanker trucks that pick up gas and deliver to gas stations. Despite these problems, AAA reported that 80 to 85 percent of the approximately 3,000 gas stations in New Jersey were open for business at some point on Veterans Day.  

New Jersey is returning to its normal supply activities, but Mayor Bloomberg said rationing will continue in New York City for now because it is having the desired effect of driving down the demand.  Nassau County had no immediate plans to end its gas rationing program; hopefully all of New York will follow in the footsteps of New Jersey as soon as possible.  

Nassau County To Lose $30 Million in Sales Tax

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Nassau County New York,  is on track to loose over $30 million in sales tax revenue in just over two weeks as a result of super storm Sandy, said County Comptroller George Maragos.  The loss of this valuable revenue would more than double the size of the county’s projected $25 million budget deficit for the fiscal year of 2012 which ends December 31^st. 

Sandy made landfall on October 29^th in New Jersey and traveled along the east coast crippling many transportation and power systems. This super storm was also responsible for taking the lives of more than 100 people in the U.S. 

The total economic damage of the storm on Nassau County will be around $750 million by the end of this week.  Both Nassau and Suffolk Counties which make up almost all of Long Island, were already experiencing financial struggles before the super storm nearly halted the economic activity.  Nassau, as well as other communities that were affected by the storm, expect the federal and state governments to reimburse most or all of the storm-related costs, but the lost revenue will hurt these economies. 

The county has cut its workforce by a fifth and has made over $290 million in spending cuts Since Edward Mangano took office in January 2010. However, the brute damage of this storm is not going to help that situation.

Do you think Nassau County will be able to recover? Let us know on our Facebook page! 

Nassau County Judicial Candidates

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The Nassau County Bar Association’s bi-partisan Judiciary Committee has released the judicial candidates on the Nassau County November 6, 2012 election ballot, early yesterday.  Donna M. England was interviewed by the NCBA Judiciary Committee and was determined to be “well qualified. 

 

England is a Suffolk County Family Court Judge candidate and also a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association Board of Directors.  Nassau County District Court Judge Candidates Susan T. Kluewer, Anthony W. Paradiso and Andrew M. Engel are members of NCBA Board of Director and received SCBA’s highest rating after being screened by the Suffolk County Bar Association Judiciary Committee.  Each year by request of the candidate or a political party, the Judiciary Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association screens candidates who are running for judicial office.  Each candidate that is reviewed is determined to be either “well qualified” or “not approved at this time.”  Every Candidate goes through a process reviewing and examining their qualifications and background and are thoroughly interviewed by the entire committee.  The NCBA is the largest suburban bar association in the country, made up of nearly 6,000 private and public attorneys, judges, legal educators and law students. 

 

This association was founded in 1899, to provide a variety of services for the public including lawyer referral services, senior citizen and mortgage foreclosure clinics, judicial screening, public education programs and support for the Volunteer Lawyers Project, which provides free legal defense for the needy citizens of Nassau County.  The NCBA was formed to help the public and aid in the political education of it patrons. 

 

We encourage everyone to utilize the services of the NCBA to aid their decision in the judicial election opens today November 6^th.

Many People Are Trying to Recover from Hurricane Sandy

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After Hurricane Sandy Struck land earlier this week, it caused massive devastation to certain areas close to the water as well as surrounding areas.  The damage was well advertised and people tried to prepare for it as best they could.  When Mother Nature strikes there are some things that cannot be prevented no matter what we do.  This massive natural disaster caused destruction all along the upper east coast and even into Canada claiming more than 40 lives in the United States and Canada, including 18 in the city.  A wild fire rampaged more than 100 houses in Breezy Point Queens.  

The storm continued into the Midwest vastly weaker than when it made landfall in New Jersey on Monday night.  Now we are in the process of healing from the destruction that occurred.  President Obama approved disaster declaration for New York and New Jersey, making them eligible for federal assistance while rebuilding.  He promises all available resources for the recovery efforts.  Rescuers continue to look for survivors in the wet rubble in places like Atlantic City and other effected areas.  Mayor Bloomberg stated that around 7,000 trees had been knocked down in city parks, and has officially canceled the parade in Greenwich Village, which is the first time in the parade’s 39-year history.  New York’s famous subway system suffered the worst damage of its 108-year history and faced one its longest shutdowns ever because the effects of the storm were so much worse than expected.  

Airports as well as the LIRR and public buses have suffered significant amounts of damage making public transportation almost impossible for a short period of time.  Flooding was so bad that rescue crews had to travel in boats and other motorized watercrafts.  This is the worst natural disaster since hurricane Katrina; it is going to take a very long time to completely recover from a travesty such as this.  All available resources are being utilized to remedy the effects of the storm.  

Halloween Events on Long Island!

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Halloween is quickly approaching! If you’re looking for plans this weekend, head out on Long Island and attend one of the many events happening in honor of Halloween! Let us know which one is your favorite on our Facebook page, LINKED HERE!

The Ghostly Gala

Sat. 10/27 6-9 p.m.

Long Island Children’s Museum | Garden City

Not So Scary Haunted House

Sun. 10/28 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fitz-Greene Hallock Homestead | Lake Ronkonkoma

 

Halloween Family Day with “Magic Bob”

Sat. 10/27 1 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center | Huntington

Grimm Scary Tales

Fri. 10/26 6-10 p.m.; 10/27 6-10 p.m.

Mulford Farm | East Hampton

Haunted Wailing Museum for Children

Sun. 10/28 Noon-3 p.m.

Sag Harbor Whaling Museum | Sag Harbor

Spooky Halloween Soiree

Sat. 10/27 4-6 p.m.

Suffolk County Environmental Center | Islip

Nature Explorer:  Halloween Fun

Thur. 10/25 10-11:15 a.m.

Suffolk County Environmental Center | Islip

Halloween on the Plaza

Sat. 10/27 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza | Long Beach

Trick or Tweet

Sat. 10/27 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-2:30 p.m.

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center | Oyster Bay

Spooky Tales for Young’uns

Mon. 10/29 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Clinton Academy Museum | East Hampton

Long Island Haunted Houses!

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Long Islanders love to get into the spirit of Halloween throughout the entire month of October! Some people like to decorate their houses and carve pumpkins, others like to watch scary movies and eat popcorn.  Some of the braver patrons like to get a more realistic scare and visit haunted houses.

LIhauntedhouses.com is the quickest easiest way to find all of the exciting Halloween attractions in the Long Island area.  It doesn't just stop at haunted houses; there are hayrides, spook walks, mazes, pumpkin patches and much, much more. The Halloween season offers fun events for people of all ages, even children. 

LIhauntedhouses.com is the most effective way to enjoy your Halloween this year.  We have organized every Halloween related event into one place available at your fingertips any time you like. 

Visit and enjoy today!

Eisenhower Dog Park!

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As of Saturday October 13^th, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano in affiliation with LI-Dog and sponsorship of Pet Supplies Plus of Long Island, have announced the opening of the new dog park in Eisenhower Park.  This new dog park is located at the junction of Salisbury Park Drive and Stewart Avenue.  The park is divided into two areas covering about 1.5 acres.  The two areas provide separate locations for large dogs, and small dogs less than 25 pounds.  These areas provide safe and fun open space for your dog to get some exercise.  They include shade structures, water stations, waste stations, trees and benches for any dog to enjoy. 

Mangano stated that Nassau County would continue to accommodate its residents and their pets with perks such as this on a regular basis.  “Nassau County is pleased to be able to provide residents with an additional place to exercise and socialize their dogs,” he said. “Dog parks encourage responsible pet ownership and lead to better behaved dogs, which ultimately reduce shelter overcrowding, since the majority of dogs surrendered to shelters are given up due to behavioral problems.”  

The grand opening festivities commenced at 11:00 am, which featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and an event featuring dogs available for rescue from local groups including North Shore Animal League, Bobbi and the Strays, and Yorkie911 rescue.  It is now available for all Nassau residents to bring their dog and enjoy the benefits of Eisenhower Dog Park a safe friendly area to bring your dog to train, exercise, interact or just simply relax.  

Yankees Defeat the Orioles with a Walk-Off Home Run!

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What a night for Raul Ibanez in the Bronx last night! Raul Ibanez hit not one, but TWO home runs in last night’s game. One of those home runs was a walk-off home run in the 12^th inning to beat the Orioles!

Ibanez was brought into the lineup for the Bombers to replace Alex Rodriguez in the number 3 spot. 

Yankees manager, Joe Girardi, made the decision to have Ibanez bat for Rodriguez who is just 1 for 12 with no RBI’s and seven strikeouts in the series. This was the first time A-Rod had ever been given a pinch-hitter in a postseason game.

However, Girardi reported he had to go with his gut feeling and make the decision. The decision by the Yankee manager seems to have been the right one! Ibanez is the first player to hit two home runs in a postseason game in which he didn't start!

Congratulations to the New York Yankees and good luck in tonight’s game! 

Who Will Win the American League Division Series?

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After a short rain delay, the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles were all set for game one of the American League Division Series.  The Yankees beat out the Orioles for the American East title, however the Orioles did remain in the race till the very last game of the season.  The Orioles beat the Texas Rangers in the new Wild Card playoff round and the stage was set for these two American League East rivals to go at it in the first round.

C.C Sabathia was on the hill for the Yankees facing Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel.  Sabathia struggled against the Orioles this season.  In his 3 starts against them, he had a 0-2 record.  However, in this game he did not struggle.  Sabathia pitched 8.2 innings, struck out 7, and only allowed 2 runs.

The Yankees didn't waste anytime before scoring runs!Ichiro Suzuki, the second batter of the game, drove in Derek Jeter to put the Yankees on top early with a 1-0 lead.  2 innings later the Orioles took the lead on a double by Nate McLouth.  Those would be the only runs Sabathia would allow.  An inning later the Yankees would tie it up on a Mark Teixera double.  The next few innings was a well pitched game by both times until the top of the 9^th.  Jim Johnson, the Orioles closer who had 51 saves this year came into the game.  Russell Martin, the first batter he faced hit a home run to break the tie.  The Yankees would add another 4 runs to take and eventually win the game 7-2.

The Yankees and Orioles are set to play the very next night again in Baltimore.  The Orioles are looking to win this crucial game two in Baltimore before they have to go to Yankee Stadium for the rest of the series.

Updates About the Couple Who Drive into a Huntington Woman's Home

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Taking the Rap for a DWI when it isn't really your fault! A DWI is an occurrence that can be avoided- but it happens more frequently than not. If you are caught driving while intoxicated there are charges that you will be responsible for and if you do not adhere to them properly it can be even worse.  

In this case, 21- year old Sophia Anderson took the blame for the DWI that her ex-boyfriend really committed. On May 28, 2012, Sophia Anderson and her ex- boyfriend Dan Sajewksi plowed a Mercedes through a Huntington home.  Anderson was manipulated by Sajewski to take the blame for this accident because she knew he was already facing criminal charges in three counties.

Since the accident, Anderson has been dealing with the media, charges and lawyers and now she has come out and said she was not the one who drove the car, that it was indeed Sajewski.  The DWI charges against Anderson will be dropped, but she will still face a charge for lying to the police. Her lawyer said Anderson had to do what was right.

It is always better to be safe than sorry and in this case two people were in the car that drove into an elderly woman’s house. They both will pay for their mistakes.

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Oktoberfest Celebrations on Long Island

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It is officially Fall and what a fun time it is! Pumpkins, strawberries, apples and Halloween! Children love Fall and all that it has to offer as much as they loved being on the beach in the Summer. But Autumn also brings with it the many traditional Oktoberfest celebrations all over Long Island, for the adults as well. 

October celebrates German-American culture with an assortment of wursts, sauerbraten, leberkase, roast loin of pork, homemade German potato salad and most of all Beer!  

Enjoy Oktoberfest with its music, food and fun at the following locations:

When:  Fri. 10/5 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Plattduetsche Park Restaurant 

When:  Sat. 10/6 Noon-5 p.m.; Sun. 10/7 Noon-5 p.m.
Where: Eisenhower Park 

When:  Sat. 10/27 3-9 p.m.
Where: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 

When:  Sat. 10/20 7-11 p.m.
Where: German American Settlement League, Inc. 

Drinking and Driving and Drug Use Laws Changing in NY!

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The rules have changed against drunk driving and drug use in New York, as Governor Cuomo has put forth.  You can permanently lose your license if you rack up three or more DWI or drug related problems. This is existence if you have these convictions over a 25 year period or if you have five booze or drug related issues in your lifetime.

There have been too much drunk driving issues going on that it has been enough and it is time to put a stop to it.  Governor Cuomo spoke about how “driving is not a right but a privilege.”  By keeping these kinds of drivers off the roads it is keeping everyone else safe.   A serious driving offense, can be a numerous of things; accumulating 20 or more points, two or more driving convictions each worth five points or higher or a fatal crash.

This is not an issue anyone should be upset about or have issues with because it has to come to a stop. Every day there are drunk driving accidents where people are killed and it has to be put to a stop.  If people do not learn the lesson of drunk driving, they will have serious actions against them. 

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NHL Lockout!

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It's happening again.  The potential of another cancelled NHL season looms over the sports world as the National Hockey League announced Wednesday the cancellation of the 2012 preseason games through Sept. 30.  The announcement was due to the inability of the NHL Player's Association and NHL to agree on a Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

We last heard of an NHL Lockout during the 2004-2005 season, when negotiations fell apart resulting in the cancellation of the 2004-2005 NHL season.

The New York Rangers are set to lose three preseason contests, which include two against the New Jersey Devils and another against the Philadelphia Flyers.  Nassau County local Islanders will cancel two games against the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils. 

According to sources, several Blue shirts have already signed deals to play overseas, including Carl Haglin and offseason signing Rick Nash.

 Heads Up:  The NHL preseason match up slated for Oct. 2 between the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils at the freshly opened Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY is still questionable!

What do you think of the Lockout?  Are you planning on attending the Barclays game?  Let us know on your Facebook page, linked HERE!  As a full season lockout is coming closer to reality, check out our Facebook page for updated information on the situation.

Why Is Wearing your Seat Belt So Important?

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One of the most important things to do when you first get into the car is to always put your seat belt on.  If you forget to buckle up, a series of incidents can happen from that one tiny mistake. 

New York State has a law enforced for seat belts to help prevent injuries in a  traffic crash and to keep you and your passengers safe at all times. It is State Law to always be buckled up, and if you’re caught driving without wearing it -or any of your passengers are not wearing it- you will be fined a traffic ticket.

It is the driver’s responsibility to make sure each passenger under the age of 16 obeys the law and are all buckled up. If someone under the age of 16 is unbuckled, then the driver can be fined $25 to $100 and will receive three points on their license for each violation.

A seat belt captivates the force of impact in a traffic crash and reduces your risk of being killed or injured. It holds you in tight in your vehicle and stops the risk of you being tossed around. To wear your seat belt properly it should be tight around the belly and comfortably across your chest. You should always wear your seat belt and wear it the right by, it helps protect your life and the passengers in your car and avoids getting a traffic ticket.

Should you find yourself with a Seat Belt Ticket, or any traffic ticket in Nassau County, contact Traffic Ticket Nassau County immediately! For more information visit TrafficTicketNassauCounty.com. 

What Do You Think of the Sugary Drink Ban in NYC?

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Last week, The New York City Board of Health placed a ban on the sale of super-sized sugary drinks in NYC. Since then, the ban has created much controversy.

The Board of Health placed this ban in effort to help curb the obesity epidemic in our country.  Supermarkets and convenient stores are exempt from the ban because only places that receive letter grades from the Health Department are included. The ban will allow these sugary drinks to be sold in containers no larger than 16 ounces. 

Do you think the sugar ban will ever become effective in Nassau County? Do you think the ban will help stop the obesity epidemic in our country? Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page, linked HERE!