Gas Reserve Set Up in Case of another Emergency

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has taken steps to ensure another gas shortage, like the one superstorm Sandy caused, will never happen again. Fuel NY Initiative allows the region to use over 3 million gallons of gas in case of an emergency. The gas is held at Northville Industries. (Garden City Patch)

Gov. Cuomo tells Garden City Patch, Northville was allotted the contract, but the final modifications are still being processed. Northville Industries has storage tanks in Setauket, Port Jefferson and Holtsville as well.

Cuomo’s goal for Fuel NY is to strengthen the energy supply for New Yorkers and not to set people back during times of difficulty. While the gas reserve will benefit Long Island the most, Gov. Cuomo says the $10 million initiative can help support other parts of New York State. (Garden City Patch)

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Superstorm Sandy Events

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Today marks a year after the devastation of superstorm Sandy hit Long Island and surrounding areas. Events across the island are being held today to show the power of community and togetherness. 

The following towns are holding events today: 

Bayville: A candlelight vigil to commemorate the destruction and those lost to Sandy

               Where: Village Church, 9 Mountain Ave.

               When: 7-9 p.m.

Hempstead: A blood drive; donors will be automatically entered in a chance to win a raffle for Super                         Bowl tickets.

                   Where: Hofstra University, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center

                   When: until 8p.m.

Lindenhurst: A photo montage to show the destruction and reconstruction after Sandy.

                    Where: Lindenhurst Town Square’s gazebo, 1 Hoffman Ave.

                    When: 7:30 p.m.

Long Beach: Lantern lighting

                     Where: Kennedy Park

                     When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Massapequa: Lantern lighting; nonperishable food donation to YES community center

                     Where: Florence Avenue Beach

                     When: 6:15 p.m.

To read more on the Newsday article regarding today’s events please CLICK HERE

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Tips to Help Kids Stay Safe on Halloween

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The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation of Long Island has created a list of tips to help children stay safe while they trick-or-treat this Halloween. The foundation was created after Matthew Barbis’ cousin Carlie Brucia of Sarasota, Florida was abducted and murdered back in 2004. (Garden City Patch)

The Halloween safety tips include: 

• Never go up to houses that are not well lit

• Do not wander from your group you are trick-or-treating with

• Adults should always check the candy before you eat it

• If a stranger approaches you, run away to an adult you can trust

Halloween is an exciting and fun time, but it is important children know how to stay safe while trick-or-treating. Share these tips with your children and enjoy the spooky holiday! 

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Long Island Man Arrested for DWI and Other Charges

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Juan Maravilla, 56, of Long Island was charged for driving while intoxicated on Sunrise Highway. Maravilla was arrested on Sunday night after driving the wrong way on the highway then crashing his minivan. (CBS New York)

On the westbound side of Sunrise in Bohemia, Maravilla struck another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle had only minor injuries and refused to seek medical help. 

CBS reports, arraignment is expected Monday on the charges of reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated. The arraignment will be held in First District Court of Central Islip. 

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Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam

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Police warn Long Islanders to be on the lookout for any suspicious phone calls. Scammers are calling innocent people warning them that if they did not make on the phone payments via Green Dot cards and Western Union they can be seriously penalized. (Garden City Patch)

Nassau County Police Department tells Garden City Patch scammers are claiming to be from companies saying the individual called has not paid utility bills or taxes. The scammers even go on to say the individuals can be arrested, suspended of services, and even face foreclosure on property if they do not pay. 

In some cases, scammers claim to be law enforcement, or tell the individual they failed to appear for jury duty, or even say a family member is being held hostage and the kidnappers want a money reward. 

Nassau Police Department and Garden City Patch urge you to call 911 if you think this happened to you. If you or anyone else has any information about the scammers please call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS (8477)

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Facebook Privacy Policy is Changing for Teens

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The new changes to Facebook will affect teen users. In the past, teens ranging in ages from 13-17, were kept private from the public and only friends could see posts and pictures. Now Facebook is giving teens the option to share their profile publicly  These changes will take effect right away.

CNN reports strangers and advertisers can now view teenagers’ profiles. Teens also have the option to turn on the follow feature. People can follow their posts even if they are not friends.

Facebook is trying to compete with other social media networks that have more teen users. Advertisers will now create ads that appeal to teens. Facebook will warn teens that sign up with them about the public and privacy policies. At first posts will only be seen by teens’ Facebook friends but there is an option to make their profile public. (CNN)

CNN reports Facebook has been struggling with teen users ever since older generations were introduced to Facebook. Facebook also has to adapt to teens’ needs in order to compete with other social networks.

For more information on the CNN article, please CLICK HERE.

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Williston Park Man Eligible for Parole in 16 Months

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Williston Park man, Raymond Kalenka, has been sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison for leaving the scene of a crime. On Aug. 12, 2012, Kalenka struck Dean LaLima around 4 a.m. with his car. In 16 months, Kalenka will be eligible for parole. (Garden City Patch)

Kalenka struck and left LaLima on the intersection of Syracuse Street and Broad Street breaking his skull, collarbone and pelvis hit LaLima. His legs and head were crushed and died at the scene. Kalenka made an attempt to cover up any evidence. According to Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, “Mr. Kalenka showed no regard for the victim’s condition after the incident – only saving his own skin.” (Garden City Patch) 

LaLima was the manager of Garden City's Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. His father has plans to file a civil suit against Kalenka. LaLima’s father tells the Garden City Patch he wants Kalenka to suffer. 

For more information about this story from the Garden City Patch, please CLICK HERE.

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Freeport Middle School Principal Faces Fraud Charges and More

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A middle school principal faces charges for lying on state related paper work about having a criminal record. John O’Mard was principal of Freeport Middle School until school officials were lead to believe O’Mard submitted false documentation. (News 12)

News 12 reports O’Mard “was charged back in March with having non-consensual sex with a 16-year old boy he met online.” Back in the 1990s O’Mard was charged with grand larceny.

The documents O’Mard gave documents to Freeport School District containing a false birthdate, social security number and back in march News 12 reported he submitted false fingerprints.

Now he faces charges including giving a false instrument, perjury, and defrauding the government.  O’Mard’s defense attorney tells News 12 Freeport School District knew about the false documentation and did not bring it up until the charges about the non-consensual sex was known.

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Uncontested Divorce

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The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. understands the emotional strain and difficulty of divorce. Uncontested divorce is the simplest and most inexpensive way to divorce that leaves both sides content. Even if you and your spouse come to terms with most issues, Stober Law always advises having an attorney present.

One of Stober’s professional and experienced attorneys will help you understand settlement options and consequences of divorce. The attorneys look out for their client’s best interest.

Attorneys will not prolong the divorce settlement. Matters like division of property, alimony and support, child support, visitation rights and child custody will be settled efficiently and fairly.  

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3 Arrested for Selling Alcohol to Underage Agents

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Last week Suffolk County police officers set up underage volunteer agents to visit gas stations that might sell alcohol to minors. As a result the police arrested three men.  They were charged with “first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child after they allegedly sold alcohol to the volunteer agents” (Examiner).

Underage volunteer agents approached the store trying to buy alcohol to verify the businesses followed the law. The men arrested included Akkaya Husamettin of the OK Petroleum gas station in Centereach on 2117 Route 25, Eduardo Bauzon of the Sunoco station at 240 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson and Subedi Ramchandra working at the BP gas station at 2117 Rout 347, Coram.  (Examiner)

The following stores were in compliance with the law against selling alcohol to minors:

• BP Gas Route 25, Centereach
• Sunoco station 669 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson
• Exxon 2309 Route 25 Centereach
• Mobil Gas 2033 Route 25 in Centereach
• Valero Gas 1274 Route 25, Selden
• BP gas 1258 Route 25, Selden

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