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Oceanside community members, above, placed the tiles for the mural, which will hang permanently in the Oceanside Library, and is intended as a reminder of community efforts to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Community mosaic highlights substance abuse at Oceanside Library
Residents of all ages gathered at the Oceanside Library on Dec. 2 for an event that will have a lasting impact for years to come. As part of a community art project organized by Oceanside’s … more
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How can we make a great country greater?
In this time of Thanksgiving, we would do well to recognize the strength of our democracy and be thankful we can vote freely for whomever we choose. I urge all of the protesters and naysayers to put down your signs and give President-elect Trump a chance . . . more
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
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
Taking on substance abuse
Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) hosted a Substance Abuse Education Awareness Community Seminar at the Merrick Library on July 28. Curran, who had hosted two previous seminars with … more
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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
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
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
The Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will host a Drug Take-Back Day on May 30. Bellmore-Merrick’s first-ever drug take-back event yielded 10 33-gallon bags –– or more than 200 pounds –– of medications last fall. Above were, from left, David Seinfeld, the Central District assistant superintendent for instruction; Wendy Tepfer, Community Parent Center executive director; and Saul Lerner, the Central District director of health, phys. ed. and athletics.
Bellmore-Merrick Parent Center to hold Drug Take-Back Day
The Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will host a Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mepham High School, 2401 Camp Ave., Bellmore. more
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Nassau County faces a real fight against heroin
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
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