Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying the subject wanted in connection with a robbery which occurred in Valley Stream, New York within the confines of the Fifth Precinct.

On Friday, September 30, 2011 at approximately 8:35 PM, the victims were walking on Merrick Road in the vicinity of North Montgomery Street, Valley Stream, New York. The above pictured subject approached the victims and forcibly removed jewelry from each of them. The subject fled westbound on Merrick Road.

SUBJECT: Black male, in his thirties, 5’9” tall, with dark skin, a beard and wearing a red and blue short sleeve polo shirt and dark denim jeans.

Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who knows the identity of the subject or with any information about this crime to call our toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public’s help with identifying the unknown subject pictured above. The subject is wanted in connection with a physical force robbery that occurred in Valley Stream, New York.

On Friday September 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM a 16 year old male victim was walking home from Valley Stream South High School on Jedwood Place at Sanford Court. At that time he observed the subject pictured above with two additional male blacks 16-18 years of age all wearing black hoodies. One subject distracted the victim while another punched him and forcibly took his cell phone. All three subjects fled on foot on Jedwood Place towards Mill Road.
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION (ABOVE) - male black, 18-21 yoa, 6’0” tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, black moustache & goatee wearing a black hoodie.

Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who can identify the unknown subject pictured above, or has any information about this case to contact us at our toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477).

Free I.D. Cards for Seniors

Supervisor Murray, Town Clerk Announce Free I.D. Cards for Senior Citizens

Taking a page from the very successful Town of Hempstead Child Identification Program, Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla today announced that the town has begun offering free identification cards for senior citizens. The town introduced the program before 75 residents at the Wantagh Senior Center.

"These ID cards come not only with a person's name, description and photograph, but with detailed information on their allergies, doctor's contact data, family telephone numbers and other vital information, which can be very useful in the event of an emergency," said Murray. "We have seen great results from our Child Identification Program and we are hoping for the same for our seniors."

While many seniors are certainly enjoying their golden years here in the Town of Hempstead, several of them have physical ailments that can potentially put them at risk in certain situations. In an emergency, a town Senior I.D. card may help medical technicians to quickly determine how to treat a particular person, given their allergies and other related information.

This card can also be used for everyday activities: Heading to the movies? Doing some shopping? Show your Town of Hempstead Senior I.D. Card and take advantage of great discounts available to seniors.

So how can you get one?

For seniors who wish to participate in the program, the Town Clerk's office will provide them with easy-to-read information forms. The data is then immediately transferred onto small, wallet-sized identification cards and a larger 8" by 8" document that may be displayed on the senior's refrigerator door. The town is providing this service for free, and no records are kept by the town once an I.D. card has been created.

One of the great benefits of this program is that seniors no longer have to wait on long, slow-moving lines somewhere to get an identification card. Town Clerk staff will travel to libraries, senior centers and senior clubs to provide this service on location. It takes just a few minutes to create a Senior I.D. Card that will provide years of benefits for seniors.

"We encourage our seniors in the Town of Hempstead to take advantage of this great program," said Bonilla. "It's fast, it's simple and best of all, it's free!"

Supervisor Murray would like to thank Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, Department of Senior Enrichment Commissioner Johanna Scarlata, and the staff at the Wantagh Senior Center for their assistance in organizing today's event.

"What's more convenient than having your personal information, physicians' contacts and emergency numbers all in the palm of your hand?" said Murray. "We in the town are happy to provide this free service for our seniors."

Dehumidifiers Recalled

Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics
More Than One Million Dollars in Property Damage Linked to Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is urging consumers to check if they have recalled Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers. The firm is re-announcing the recall of about 98,000 of the dangerous dehumidifiers that pose a serious fire and burn hazard, and are believed to be responsible for more than one million dollars in property damage.

The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.

The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. Since that time, the company has received sixteen additional incident reports of arcing, smoke and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including nine significant fires. No injuries have been reported. Fires are reported to have caused more than $1 million in property damage including:


Because of the severity of the risks, CPSC and LG Electronics are concerned with the lack of consumer response to the recall. Only two percent of the 98,000 consumers who purchased these units have received a free repair, which means that consumers and their property remain at serious risk.

Anyone who has the recalled dehumidifiers is strongly encouraged to immediately stop using them, unplug them, and contact LG Electronics for the free repair.

The recall involves the 30 pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brands. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control, and a front-loading water bucket. “Goldstar” or “Comfort-Aire” is printed on the front. Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model and serial numbers are located on the interior of the dehumidifier, and can be seen when the water bucket is removed.

Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at
Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001 through 08400
611TAxx08401 through 40600
612TAxx00001 through 20400
612TAxx21001 through 30600 Home Depot
Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001 through 00600
701TAxx00001 through 16800
702TAxx00001 through 03000 Walmart
Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TA000001 through 001697
612TA000001 through 004200
701TA000001 through 000578
710TA000001 through 000599 Various retailers, including Ace
Hardware, Do It Best and Orgill Inc.

The recalled dehumidifiers were sold at The Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill Inc., and other retailers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150. They were manufactured in China.

For additional information about the recall and for the location of an authorized service center for the repair, contact LG toll free at (877) 220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday, or visit the firm’s website at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com

Crime Stoppers

Spraying for West Nile Virus

Nassau County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting ground treatment for West Nile Virus. In an attempt to protect the residents of Nassau County, spraying will begin immediately. Commands shall be advised of the schedule. Weather permitting the current schedule for ground treatment by truck is as follows:


Tuesday, September 20th, 1900 – 0200 hours

Sections of Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Plainedge, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Plainview, Hicksville and Levittown

Wednesday, September 21st, 1900 – 0200 hours


Sections of Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Malverne, Lakeview, Franklin Square and West Hempstead

Thursday, September 22nd, 1900 – 0200 hours

Sections of West Hempstead, Valley Stream and North Valley Stream

Alternate Dates: Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th

For additional information please call the West Nile Virus Treatment Hotline at 1-888-844-8657 on the days the treatment is scheduled between the hours of 0900 – 0001 hours.

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation do not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control treatment. Individuals, especially pregnant women and children, should remain inside during the treatment and for about thirty (30) minutes afterwards. In addition, individuals may minimize exposure by closing their doors and windows, turning window fans off, setting the air conditioner to maximum and re-circulate to avoid any unnecessary exposure. Keep children’s toys indoors, cover fish ponds during spraying. Keep pets indoors, as well as their food, water dishes and toys.

Envision Valley Stream General Meeting

The next general meeting of Envision Valley Stream will be on Monday, September 26 at 7:30pm at Sip This (64 Rockaway Ave between W. Lincoln Ave and W. Fairview Ave). The meeting will be focused on the commercial/downtown component of our Community Vision Plan. We will also be providing an update on the Rockaway Revitalization Plan as well as sharing some exciting news in regards to Rockaway Avenue and our community. We hope to see you there and we look forward to your input.

Sincerely,

David Sabatino

Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream