Michael MacNeill, father of the wife and daughter who escaped the house, died in the explosion, cops said.
EMFD awarded $354,000 for self-contained breathing apparatus.
Man stole almost $1,000 worth of power tools in East Meadow, cops said.
Ralph Saraceno has been located, according to Port Washington Police.
Eisenhower Park will host kit-building and educational program Aug. 23.
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Adam Schleichkorn's video was featured on multiple sites and was seen nearly 60,000 times in one day.
Before he was due at work, subject was seen selling drugs near Division High School, said the DA.
19-year-old Devon Oneill was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI and failure to maintain lane.
A look at Monday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
Officials strive to collect 200 pints of blood.
West Hempstead, Oceanside, Floral Park, and Bellmore natives topped the rankings in pageant results.
Nassau County Police report drunk driving arrests last week.
Man drove drunk, rear ended a car on the Meadowbrook Parkway and left the scene, cops said.
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Raymond Balboa was drunk when the propeller of the boat he was operating struck and killed Cesar Hernandez-Rodas on Sunday, police say.
Hicksville mother found son unresponsive after an apparent heroin overdose, cops said.
Inspiring headlines from around the region.
Woman was walking on Waverly Avenue early Sunday morning when she was robbed, cops said.
Photos from Long Islanders this week.
A look at recent crime headlines island-wide.
The Perseids, which produce fast and bright meteors that frequently leave trains, peak Aug. 11-13.
Say goodbye to the Patch app and hello to the new, mobile-friendly Patch.com.
Eisenhower Park hosting Super Diamond tribute band.
Spraying set for Tuesday in Nassau County.
Man robbed banks in West Hempstead, Carle Place, Merrick, Bethpage, Farmingdale, and Baldwin Harbor, cops said.
Lots of love for the island on social media.
A look at Thursday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
Watch this clip from the early 1980s of the East Meadow Fire Department practicing their drills.
Police release surveillance photo of suspected pocketbook thief in Massapequa.
Jones Beach one of four state parks to get free wifi as part of pilot program.
Long Island Philharmonic set to perform at the Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.
A new organization composed of EMS professionals, will host a 72-hour Zelda marathon from Aug. 8-10 to raise money for charity.
A look at Wednesday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
rUNDEAD 5K set for November in Massapequa Park's Brady Park.
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A look at Tuesday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
Nassau County Police are participating in the 31st annual National Night Out for crime and drug prevention.
Outdoor fun? Forget Buckle Up New York.