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Nassau Seeks Armed Deputies To Protect "Human Life During Emergency'
"It's playing to the fears that everyone has now," said Michael Moore, a member of Nassau County's FEMA Community Emergency Response Team.

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"It's playing to the fears that everyone has now," said Michael Moore, a member of Nassau County's FEMA Community Emergency Response Team.

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The incident happened Monday afternoon on Hempstead Turnpike, police said.
Louis Distefano was placed in custody on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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Made By Me opened 15 years ago on Merrick Road.
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