Veteran South Floral Park FD Ex-Chief Godfrey Passes On

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Veteran South Floral Park FD Ex-Chief Godfrey Passes On

Friday, 27 July 2012 00:00

After a lengthy illness, Ex-Chief G. Michael Godfrey of the South Floral Park Fire Department passed on July 12. Ex-Chief Godfrey was a volunteer firefighter for over 35 years, of which seven of those years he served as chief.

South Floral Park Fire Department Chief G. Michael Godfrey In addition to him being an ex-chief of the department, he has earned the respect from his fellow firefighters throughout Nassau County and beyond. He performed leadership roles in several organizations as follows:

Director and president of the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY);

Ex-president, Nassau County Association of Fire Chiefs;

Past president, Southern New York Volunteer Fireman’s Association;

President, South Shore Volunteer Fire Department Association;

President, Nassau County Fireman’s Association;

President, Nassau County First Battalion Chiefs Association;

Chairman, Nassau County Fire Commission;

Executive Council, New York State Association of Fire Chiefs;

President, Executive Council of Firemanic Association.

These are just a few of the many community services Ex-Chief Godfrey provided.

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Eight Arrested For Counterfeit Merchandise In Valley Stream

Friday, 28 December 2012 00:00

Defendants sold counterfeit handbags, shoes and electronics

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced on Dec. 19 that eight people have been arrested and charged with selling counterfeit shoes, handbags, and electronics at an outdoor flea market in Valley Stream.

Rice said that on Saturday, Dec. 15, investigators from the DA’s Office conducted a joint operation with the Nassau County Police Department’s Asset Forfeiture Unit and ICE’s Trademark Counterfeit team at the Green Acres Outdoor Flea Market. Numerous booths were identified by experts for selling counterfeit Coach and Louis Vuitton handbags, UGG boots, music CDs, and DVDs.