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Crime & Safety

Syosset Week in Review: March 4-10

Falling crime rates, police merger backlash and a date for the new Panera opening this week in Syosset and Woodbury.

, reports of as the Second Precinct reported just three burglaries in the area. In all three cases this week, rear entries were attempted but no items were reported stolen from the homes. 

Calling it a "major experiment in policing," Nassau Legis. Tuesday condemned the party line passage of a plan

Syosset will have to wait a little longer for cobblestone muffins, fresh brewed coffee and free WiFi. Panera Bread, originally planned to open their doors in mid-February, is now due to open in late May, according to Doherty Enterprises public relations representative Pat Friia.

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Many in the United States will rise Sunday morning a little groggy thanks to Daylight Savings Time. Clocks push forward one hour Sunday at 2 a.m.

, the Syosset Fire Department's Fire Prevention Officer and former chief, Ken Johnson, reminded business owners of a simple rule of thumb.

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"Change your clocks, change your batteries," he told the group of business owners.

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