Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Nassau County Fire Marshals Office Warning

***** HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS SNOW COVERED *****

DUE TO THE RECENT WINTER STORM, HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS COUNTYWIDE HAVE BECOME SNOW COVERED.

BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AS WELL AS PLOWING OPERATIONS TO OPEN OUR ROADS HAVE CAUSED MANY HYDRANTS TO BECOME TOTALLY BURIED, POSING A GRAVE DANGER SHOULD THEY BE NEEDED IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE.

HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS COUNTYWIDE ARE BEING ASKED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO LOCATE AND CLEAR A FIRE HYDRANT WHICH MAY BE IN FRONT OF OR NEAR THEIR PROPERTY, MAKING IT EASILY VISABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.

DOING SO MAY SAVE A LIFE.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Take the Free Ride

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey support the taxi companies Holiday Free Ride Initiative.


On December 14th local taxi companies are giving free rides to those who need a ride home in an effort to deter Driving While Intoxicated and prevent holiday celebrations from ending in tragedy or arrest. They will continue to offer free rides through January 1, 2011.

“The local taxi companies providing free rides this holiday season truly embody the spirit and generosity we hope to endear,” said County Executive Mangano. “Don’t drink and drive…instead, take the free ride.”

Commissioner Mulvey supports these efforts and believes the public should be aware of this generous offer of public service.

DON’T DRINK and DRIVE!

If any of our residents and customers need a free ride home, after drinking at a local tavern, bar, restaurant or catering hall, from December 14th, 2010 – January 1, 2011 call (516) 326-9090.

Your local taxi companies throughout Nassau and Eastern Queens, are offering free rides, in an effort to prevent drunk driving, which could be deadly.

* Ollie’s Taxi & Airport Service
* All Island Transportation
* Taxi Latino
* Luxury Transportation
* Glen Belle Car Service
* Deluxe Transportation

“I am pleased to support and promote this generous offer of public service by the local taxi companies listed above, said Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey. There is no acceptable excuse for DWI with this offer of a free ride. If you do so in Nassau County, you will be arrested”.

Too many people, despite having too much to drink, are reluctant to give up his or her keys, or have no way to get back to their cars the next day. These taxi companies, will also give you a free ride back to the driver’s car the next day.

“We want all or our residents and customers to be safe over the holiday season. During this joyous time of year, our goal is to prevent or stop any horrible tragedies. If we can avoid one accident or someone from being injured it is well worth it. Don’t drink and drive, let your Transportation Companies be your designated driver and keep you safe,” said Marianne Blessinger, President of Ollie’s Taxi and Airport Service.

We thank the Media for doing their job in informing the public of this important service of ”Don’t drink and drive, call for a free ride home and return ride the next day to pick up your car.”

Contact: Marianne Blessinger (516) 326-9090 Ext. 303

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Driveway Robberies

Robbery Squad detectives are investigating an attempted Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM in Baldwin.


At that time, according to detectives, the 56 year old female victim, while exiting her vehicle was approached and grabbed from behind in her driveway by a male black subject who attempted to take her handbag off her shoulder. During a struggle, the victim was able to fend off the subject and retain her handbag. The subject then fled the scene on foot. During the altercation, the victim sustained pain and tenderness to her left wrist and refused medical aid at the scene.

The subject is described as a male black in his early 20’s, 5’7” to 5’8” tall, thin build, medium complexion and was clean shaven. The subject was wearing a blue or black sweatshirt with white lettering on the front, dark blue jeans and a dark colored baseball hat.

Investigating detectives state this incident matches a pattern of Robberies in the area by a male black subject(s).

Anyone with information regarding this attempted Robbery is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: Det. Lavelle/Robbery Squad 11/30/10/2330/6672