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In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . . more
"We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold.” So began Hunter S. Thompson’s 1972 drug-addled novel “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" . . . more
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
What’s the biggest concern on Long Island today? Sure, property taxes and quality education are always on everyone’s mind, but right now the heroin epidemic that is threatening members of our community . . . more
On Saturday, April 26, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., 30 locations throughout Nassau County will serve as "drop-off" sites for individuals to dispose of prescription drugs. more
Prescription drug abuse in the United States has spiked dramatically in the past few years, and Nassau County is no exception. Illegal use of prescription drugs has become so widespread across the … more
At a meeting of the Island Park Civic Association last week, Detective Pamela Stark, of the Nassau County Police Department’s Community Affairs Department, spoke to parents about the prescription … more
Nassau County police have arrested 70 burglars in the first seven weeks of 2012, a marked increase from recent years, said Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano at a press conference last Thursday. more
An epidemic of abuse has gripped the U.S., blurring the lines between prescription and recreational drugs. more
Last week, I took part in an insightful panel on Fox Business News on which we focused the debate on government waste. Although I went postal after one of my fellow panelists made rather ignorant remarks, some of the issues we discussed will really blow your mind. more
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