Elder Scam + NCPD Body Cams + Kaminsky's DA Run

Up and at 'em, Five Towns! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday off on an informed note. Read about a new Nassau Police Department body cam reward program. A Cedarhurst man was targeted by scammers twice recently, but helped police arrest one. State Senator Todd Kaminsky is explaining why he thinks he would make a good Nassau County district attorney. And a new ice cream and waffle shop has opened nearby.

First, today's weather: Hot and humid again today. High: 86, low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Five Towns today:

1. Scott Eidler breaks down the new Nassau County initiative giving Nassau County police officers $3,000 stipends for choosing to wear body cams. The program will first be rolled out this fall in the 8th Precinct and the 5th Precinct, which covers covers Franklin Square, Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, and West Hempstead. (Newsday)
2. Scott Eidler also has the latest on State Senator Todd Kaminsky's campaign for Nassau County district attorney. The Democrat from Long Beach is framing himself as a corruption fighter. (Newsday)
3. Jerry Barmash reports on an elder scam that targeting a Cedarhurst man. The 82-year-old man helped police arrest Milyone Clariot, 21, of Yonkers who tried to sell the victim information. Clariot will face third-degree attempted grand larceny. (Patch)
4. Hannah Palmer Egan checks out a new sweets shop in Valley Stream. Dreams Ice Cream & Waffles serves waffles topped with ice cream, chicken optional. (Newsday)
5. John Asbury covers the renaming of a road and shopping center in Woodmere after David Friedman, a former resident and U.S. Ambassador to Israel under Trump. The stretch of road at Franklin Place and Broadway and a shopping center alley were christened David M. Friedman Plaza. (Newsday)

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Today in Five Towns

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• Read about what it takes to become a certified lifeguard. At Lifeguard Training NY in Valley Stream there is a two-day crash course with six hours of online training, two 10-hour days at the pool, completion of the required CPR, AED and First Aid certification and a written test. (Newsday)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox in the morning with a new update!

— Jacqueline Sweet

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