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East Meadow

Beginnings: Although there is no meadow left in East Meadow, its name accurately describes what it once was - the portion of the Hempstead Plains east of the Meadow Brook, which ran through the plains before a parkway took its place. Surveyor Thomas Langdon reported to the 1655 Hempstead Town meeting that the east meadow was suitable for grazing, and three years later cattle took up residence there. Wolves prevented sheep-pasturing there until settlers exterminated them in the early 1700s. By the end of the century 14,000 sheep grazed on the plains, supplying much of the young nation's wool.
Photo: Cross country skiing at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow (Newsday / Karen Wiles Stabile)  Show more »
Beginnings: Although there is no meadow left in East Meadow, its name accurately describes what it once was - the portion of the Hempstead Plains east of the Meadow Brook, which ran through the plains before a parkway took its place. Surveyor Thomas Langdon reported to the 1655 Hempstead Town meeting that the east meadow was suitable for grazing, and three years later cattle took up residence there. Wolves prevented sheep-pasturing there until settlers exterminated them in the early 1700s. By the end of the century 14,000 sheep grazed on the plains, supplying much of the young nation's wool.
Photo: Cross country skiing at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow (Newsday / Karen Wiles Stabile)  « Show less

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    Nov 14, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  1. Fla. Electrical Worker Beaten In NY May Have Prompted Attack

    When a Florida electrical worker got beaten up while on Long Island to restore power to communities without electricity, it made national headlines because the attacker was thought to be an irate customer left in the dark too long. What's coming to light, however, now that there's an arrest in the case, is that the victim may have provoked the attack.
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    When a Florida electrical worker got beaten up while on Long Island to restore power to communities without electricity, it made national headlines because the attacker was thought to be an irate customer left in the dark too long. What's coming to light,...

    Tags: Broken Nose, Long Island, Nassau County Police, Texas Roadhouse Incorporated, Injuries and Wounds

    2. Dec 30, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  2. Witness to Police Shooting: "The perp should've known better"

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    After a man and a cop struggled over the cop's gun, according to police, the man is now dead, and the cop is in the hospital. As investigators work to figure out if the shooting was justified, the only person on the scene other than the cops and suspect...

    Tags: Nassau County Police, Vehicles, Politics, Shootings, Hospitals and Clinics

    3. Dec 30, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  3. More On Suspect Killed In East Meadow Cop Shooting

    On <a class="runtimeTopic" href="#">Facebook</a>, photos paint the picture of a family man.Engaged to a woman with a young daughter.&nbsp; Early Friday morning, police may have seen a different side of Dwayne Oxley who was in his silver SUV that was parked in a Nassau County parking lot.&nbsp;
    On Facebook, photos paint the picture of a family man.Engaged to a woman with a young daughter.  Early Friday morning, police may have seen a different side of Dwayne Oxley who was in his silver SUV that was parked in a Nassau County parking lot.  "It'...

    Tags: Shootings, Facebook, Nassau County

    4. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| Petoskey News

  4. A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims

    A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims from data compiled by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The overall death toll from the attacks stands at 2,977 -- including 2,753 killed as a result of the attacks at the World Trade Center, 184...

    Tags: Bangor, Middletown, Westbury, Cromwell, BEA Systems Inc.

    5. Oct 26, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  5. Suspect Who Raped Woman At Knifepoint Sought in East Meadow

    Police on Long Island are searching for a suspect involved in a rape at knifepoint near the Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow.
    Police on Long Island are searching for a suspect involved in a rape at knifepoint near the Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. According to Nassau County police, the attack happened on Aug. 18 at about 5 a.m. The suspect is described to be in his late...

    Tags: Long Island, Rape, Nassau County, Crime Victims

    6. Jun 22, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Keller: Kids need failures to learn what it means to succeed

    When it comes to stories about parents acting out in relation to youth sports, nothing really surprises me anymore. NBC’s “Today” show reported Tuesday that a mother in New York had been arrested and charged with (among other things)...

    Tags: New York, Parenting, Family, Human Interest

    7. Feb 24, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  7. Thieves Target Household Recycling Bins In East Meadow

    Police suspect identity thieves may be driving around East Meadow stealing people's recyclables -- not cans and bottles but paper.
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    Police suspect identity thieves may be driving around East Meadow stealing people's recyclables -- not cans and bottles but paper. They have been going straight for the green bins, where papers are neatly stacked making it a lot easier than searching...

    Tags: Crimes, Theft, Crime, Law and Justice

    8. Apr 27, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  8. LI Mom Charged With Setting House Fire That Injured Children

    Police on Long Island have charged a woman with intentionally starting a fire inside her home that injured her two children as well as herself.
    Police on Long Island have charged a woman with intentionally starting a fire inside her home that injured her two children as well as herself. According to authorities, Natashia Reed, 25, was charged Wednesday with arson, assault and reckless...

    Tags: Long Island, Crimes, Hospitals and Clinics, Injuries and Wounds, Health

    9. Sep 10, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  9. Schedule of 9/11 Events on Long Island

    Saturday, September 11, 2010 COMMACK Commack High School, 1 Scholar Lane, Commack, will hold a candlelight ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Call 631-912-2165 EAST MEADOW The Court Officers Steuben Association of New York State will hold a Heroes Memorial Service...

    Tags: Fire Department of New York, Music, Hofstra University, Fires, Commack

    10. Jun 2, 2009 |Blog| Newsday

  10. Assembly gives first passage to Cuomo initiative bill

    Spin Cycle
    After two hours of debate, the State Assembly today passed a local-government consolidation bill backed by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, James T. Madore reports. The measure has sparked controversy. Volunteer firefighters, mayors and special district...

    Tags: Lynbrook, Thomas Alfano, Fires, Disasters and Accidents, Long Beach (Nassau, New York)

    11. Aug 7, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  11. LI Man Arrested In Connection With Six Bank Robberies

    A Massapequa man was arrested in connection with six bank robberies that all took place in Nassau County, according to detectives.
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    A Massapequa man was arrested in connection with six bank robberies that all took place in Nassau County, according to detectives. Michael Accianto, 39, was arrested at the Nassau County Probation Office, located in Mineola, on Friday after he reported...

    Tags: Transportation, Crimes, Banking, Nassau County, Travel

    12. Jun 16, 2009 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  12. Report: Michigan Man Claims He's Baby Who Went Missing In 1955

    It's considered one of the most mysterious disappearances in New York history, and now there may be a major breakthrough in the case of a young, Long Island boy who went missing over 50 years ago.
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    It's considered one of the most mysterious disappearances in New York history, and now there may be a major breakthrough in the case of a young, Long Island boy who went missing over 50 years ago. Police are saying they have a lead in the 1955...

    Tags: Nassau County Police, FBI, New York, Long Island, Iowa

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