Nassau, Suffolk Police Hosting National Night Out Events

Nassau and Suffolk county police are inviting the public to visit most precincts Tuesday as a part of the 32nd annual National Night Out, an initiative designed to improve community relations.

Besides educating the public on crime prevention, Nassau and Suffolk police hope to strengthen neighborhood spirit as well as unite residents and police during the highly anticipated event—all while having fun.

“Last year we had a fantastic turnout off hundreds of local community members who stood up and, came out and supported their community,” said Nassau County Legis. Kevon Abrahams (D-Freeport), the Democratic minority leader. “I look forward to an even bigger and better event this year.”

Events inlcude music, bouncy houses, prizes, balloon animals, finger painting, vendors, games, free food and parades, depending upon the precinct.

Attendees will have the chance to speak with located elected officials and police officers about pertinent issues and services such as youth-related counseling.

Nassau County Schedule:

First Precinct
Uniondale Fire House, Van Ness Station, 154 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale. 6-9 p.m.

First Precinct
Veterans Memorial Park Town Square, Prospect Ave., East Meadow. 8-9:30 p.m.

First Precinct
Beth-el AME Church, 420 N. Main St., Freeport. 6-8 p.m.

Second Precinct
Oyster Bay Town Hall, Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. 6-9 p.m.

Second Precinct
Bridge Street , Glen Cove, 6-9 p.m.

Third Precinct
Jonathan Ielpi Firefighters Park, Grace Ave., Great Neck Plaza. 6-9:30 p.m.

Third Precinct
Martin “Bunky” Reid Park, corner Broadway of Railroad Street, New Cassel. 5-9 p.m.

Third Precinct
Parade assembles at Broad and Brown streets in Williston Park and concludes in Kelleher Park. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Fourth Precinct
Cedarhurst Park, corner of Cedarhurst and Summit avenues. 6-10 p.m.

Fourth Precinct
Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream. 6-9 p.m.

Seventh Precinct
John Burns Park, Massapequa. 7-9 p.m.