In an effort to end cyber-bullying on Long Island, Verizon and Senator Kemp Hannon are partnering with Children Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS), Long Island's leading non-profit dedicated to the prevention of bullying, child abuse and the promotion of Internet safety.
Verizon Director of Government and External Affairs Patrick A. Lespinasse recently visited CAPS to present Executive Director Alane Fagin with funding to assist the organization’s Internet safety initiatives, including the new Bullying Prevention Center. “As a leader in building technologies that deliver Long Islanders a rich array of new digital experiences, Verizon feels a strong responsibility to help ensure a safer Internet,” Lespinasse said. “Our partnership with CAPS has resulted in increased awareness and education for parents and children around staying safe and behaving responsibly online.”
The Center works to combat bullying, cyber-bullying and harassment through educational empowerment, dynamic prevention programs and innovative intervention solutions and services. “When parents discover their child is involved in a bullying situation, many may feel at a loss as to how to protect them, or assume the problem will go away on its own,” said Fagin. “But without appropriate intervention, bullying can interfere with a child’s ability to learn and can cause serious social and emotional problems,” Fagin continued.
Until the CAPS Bully Prevention Center opened this fall, Long Island parents had no single source to turn to for help. Now parents have access to a free “Bully Helpline” by calling 516-621-0552 x109 or e-mailing bullyhelpline@capsli.org to speak with an expert. CAP’s service is unique in that it is the first to offer direct support and resources toward resolving bullying and cyber-bullying situations among school-age kids, and creating safer learning environments in Long Island elementary, middle and high schools.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Driveway Robberies in Nassau County
Police said last Friday that two attempted robberies of women on Nov. 18 are likely related to seven previous robberies since Oct. 23.
Det. Lt. Kevin Smith said at a press briefing that detectives are trying to determine if a similar robbery late last Thursday in Elmont was part of the pattern. In that robbery, a thief stole a purse from a woman getting out of a car in her driveway.
According to detectives, a man approached a 63-year-old female victim from behind as she was walking up the front steps to her home. The subject grabbed the victim’s purse and forcibly removed it from her shoulder.
The victim screamed, which drew the attention of a witness who followed the subject northbound on Arcadia Avenue, but lost track of him when he fled into a backyard, police stated. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
The contents of the purse were a checkbook, papers in the name of the victim and an unknown amount of money. This particular subject was described as a black or Hispanic male, 19-23 years old, wearing black sweatpants with a white stripe and a black jacket.
Police said the robber has come up from behind the intended target and grabs her purse in most of these robberies. No warning is given, according to Smith.
Police believe the robber is working with another man in perpetrating these robberies as a getaway driver. The latest incidents were Thursday in Merrick and North Bellmore, and last night in Baldwin, police said.
The previous robberies were in East Meadow, Wantagh, North Merrick, Merrick and Levittown between 8 and 11 p.m. Another pocketbook robbery occurred in Hicksville on Nov. 20 at 8:09 p.m.
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Det. Lt. Kevin Smith said at a press briefing that detectives are trying to determine if a similar robbery late last Thursday in Elmont was part of the pattern. In that robbery, a thief stole a purse from a woman getting out of a car in her driveway.
According to detectives, a man approached a 63-year-old female victim from behind as she was walking up the front steps to her home. The subject grabbed the victim’s purse and forcibly removed it from her shoulder.
The victim screamed, which drew the attention of a witness who followed the subject northbound on Arcadia Avenue, but lost track of him when he fled into a backyard, police stated. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
The contents of the purse were a checkbook, papers in the name of the victim and an unknown amount of money. This particular subject was described as a black or Hispanic male, 19-23 years old, wearing black sweatpants with a white stripe and a black jacket.
Police said the robber has come up from behind the intended target and grabs her purse in most of these robberies. No warning is given, according to Smith.
Police believe the robber is working with another man in perpetrating these robberies as a getaway driver. The latest incidents were Thursday in Merrick and North Bellmore, and last night in Baldwin, police said.
The previous robberies were in East Meadow, Wantagh, North Merrick, Merrick and Levittown between 8 and 11 p.m. Another pocketbook robbery occurred in Hicksville on Nov. 20 at 8:09 p.m.
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Franklin Square Historical Society
Franklin Square Historical Society Annual Christmas Party
will be held on Dec. 15 - 7:30 PM
Washington Street School Cafeteria
will be held on Dec. 15 - 7:30 PM
Washington Street School Cafeteria
Franklin Square Lions Pancake Breakfast
Franklin Square Lions Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Franklin Square VFW Hall
Sat. - Dec. 5 - 9 - 12 Noon
Bring an unwrapped toy and you will be admitted free to the breakfast
Sat. - Dec. 5 - 9 - 12 Noon
Bring an unwrapped toy and you will be admitted free to the breakfast
Franklin Square Lions Club Blood Drive
FS Lion's Club - Blood Drive
68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square
Dec. 1 - VFW Hall ~ 3:15pm - 9:15pm
Walk ins welcome ~ Please bring ID
For information, call: Bob Diehl at (516) 354 - 5220
68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square
Dec. 1 - VFW Hall ~ 3:15pm - 9:15pm
Walk ins welcome ~ Please bring ID
For information, call: Bob Diehl at (516) 354 - 5220
Franklin Square Fire Department Tree Lighting
Franklin Square Munson Fire Department
Annual Tree Lighting
Department Headquarters
841 Liberty Place
December 1st
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Annual Tree Lighting
Department Headquarters
841 Liberty Place
December 1st
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nassau County Offering Car Seat Safety Check
If you carry Precious Cargo, make sure your childs' car seat is installed properly. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 12:00 and 2:30, Nassau County is offering a Car Seat Safety Check. Please call 571-9664 for an appointment. Nassau County Traffic Safety is located at 170 Cantiague Rock Road Hicksville, New York
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