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Friday, October 3, 2025
Vol. 2, No. 40
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR
FLORAL PARK HOMECOMING
Pedestrian killed on Plainfield Ave. Nassau County Police are investigating a fatal auto accident which took the life of a 63-year-old man crossing Plainfield Avenue on Wednesday, September 24. According to police, the pedestrian was crossing Plainfield Avenue from west to east when he was struck by a 2018 Chevy school bus. The operator of the school bus was a 69-year-
School pride and enthusiasm filled the air during Floral Park Memorial High School’s homecoming festivities on Sept. 27. The varsity team faced off against Valley Stream South High School and secured a 21-9 victory. Halftime entertainment featured energetic performances by the Florettes and the varsity cheerleaders.
Fire damages Daisy Ave. home
A fire which broke out at a Daisy Avenue home forced four residents to flee on Tuesday, our residents of a Daisy Avenue home Four people were forced to evacuate, including one who was hospitalized, after a fire broke out at a Floral Park house
early Tuesday, authorities said. According to police, the fire broke out around 2:06 a.m. The Floral Park Fire Department responded to the blaze, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal James Hickman said in a news release. Upon arrival, firefighters
discovered a fire on the first floor. Four occupants of the house got out with assistance from the Floral Park police, Hickman said. Six other fire departments also responded to the fire, which took about 25 minutes to extinguish.
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old female who remained at scene. The male victim suffered body trauma and was transported to a local hospital in a NYU Langone ambulance for treatment. The victim was later pronounced deceased by a hospital physician. There were no school children on the bus at the time of the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
Town to host pet fair, rabies vax clinic With rabies on the rise across Long Island after nearly a decade of absence, Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti is inviting residents to attend the Annual Rabies Vaccine Program and Pet Fair on Saturday, October 4th at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter (3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This important community event offers valuable services to pet owners and animal lovers while also furthering the animal shelter’s mission of finding forever homes for shelter pets. “The Annual Rabies Vaccine Program and Pet Fair is one of the many ways the Town
of Hempstead is committed to keeping our community—and our pets—safe and healthy," said Town Supervisor John Ferretti. "From free vaccinations and microchipping to waived adoption fees, this event is a win for pet owners, animal lovers, and the wonderful animals waiting for loving homes.” Town of Hempstead residents who attend the Annual Rabies Vaccine Program and Pet Fair will be able to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies free of charge. All dogs must have a current dog license to receive the vaccines. If a dog is unlicensed, See page 6
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