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Heroin overdoses in Malverne, Valley Stream lead to four arrests

A fatal heroin overdose in Malverne on Dec. 22, and a non-fatal overdose in Valley Stream the next day, led Nassau police to the arrest of four people for the sale and possession of heroin on Monday, Dec. 26 in Port Washington, Valley Stream and Woodside, Queens. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 12/27/16

Long Island can’t give up the fight against opioids

Make no mistake about it: Long Island is losing its battle against the heroin and opioid addiction that is plaguing our local neighborhoods. This new war on drugs includes opioid use, which in many cases . . . more

9/15/16

Help save a life — Narcan training in Island Park

Nassau County is holding a Narcan (Naloxone) training session at the Island Park Library on Sept. 14 from 1to 3 p.m. Continuing to combat the heroin epidemic and save countless residents’ … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/8/16

Legislation on opioid addiction is a huge step forward

The opioid epidemic is devastating families and communities that are struggling to deal with the loss of seemingly healthy young adults. In response . . . more

9/1/16

Drug paraphernalia and $75,000 cash were recovered from suspects’ residences on July 14.

Elmont resident among 31 people arrested in massive heroin and cocaine bust

Thirty-one people, including suspects from West Hempstead, Valley Stream and Elmont, were indicted on July 14 in one of Nassau County’s largest drug busts in history, according to District Attorney Madeline Singas. more

By Nick Ciccone | 7/15/16

District Attorney Madeline Singas on July 14 announced that 31 people were indicted in one of Nassau County’s largest drug busts in history.

Massive heroin and cocaine ring busted

Thirty-one people, including suspects from West Hempstead, Valley Stream and Elmont, were indicted on July 14 in one of Nassau County’s largest drug busts in history, according to District Attorney Madeline Singas. more

By Nick Ciccone | 7/14/16

In Albany, a pretty good year

The state legislative session came to an end on June 17, and legislators have a lot of accomplishments to hang their hats on. There are, however, some notable things that did not get done. more

7/6/16

Winning over the Republican Party, and the electorate

No one ever likes to lose. Did Ted Cruz and John Kasich enjoy competing for months in a brutal primary, trying desperately to gain delegates before the GOP convention in Cleveland in July, only to have to drop out in May after failing to gain any traction? more

5/19/16

Police arrest Robert Dandrea of Huntington Station on drug and weapons charges in Island Park

Man arrested in Island Park on drug and weapon charges

Nassau County police have arrested the driver of a car that ran a stop sign on Quebec Road at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday night, after a search of the car found heroin, cocaine and a hand gun. Police … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 5/19/16

Obamacare’s deleterious effect on the war on drugs

Not only is Obamacare a poor health care plan from a policy perspective, but now many doctors and health care professionals believe that it is contributing to one of the worst epidemics facing this nation, our state and Long Island: opioid addiction more

4/21/16