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A Merrick family doctor is vowing to fight charges that he illegally distributed the addictive pain medication oxycodone to patients, two of whom died after overdosing on the narcotic, according to federal prosecutors. He pleaded not guilty in federal court on Aug. 30. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/2/16

Court allows parents to file claim against Long Beach schools

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge granted a motion on July 26 for five parents to file a late claim against the Long Beach School District, accusing it of failing to act on complaints of abuse of their severely autistic children by their former special education teacher. more

By Ben Strack | 8/10/16

Judge lets Skelos stay free pending appeal

Dean and Adam Skelos have scored a victory in their bid to stay out of prison while they appeal their corruption convictions. On Aug. 4, U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood granted the father and … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/5/16

Dean Skelos fought through reporters after his sentencing in May. His legal team is citing a recent Supreme Court decision in his appeal.

Skeloses appeal case

Dean and Adam Skelos have officially appealed their corruption sentences, and are now petitioning to remain out of prison until the appeals process is complete. The father and son were sentenced … more

By Alex Costello | 7/20/16

New Eagle Scouts Christian Wendt, left, and Patrick Drummond, right, were joined by Scoutmaster Jim Hayden at their Court of Honor ceremony on June 11 at the American Legion.

Friends become Eagle Scouts together in Seaford

When most Boy Scouts earn their Eagle rank, they have a huge ceremony just for themselves. Patrick Drummond and Christian Wendt decided to celebrate the accomplishment together, and 135 guests joined them at their Court of Honor ceremony at the Seaford American Legion on June 11. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/21/16

Reclaim New York Executive Director Brandon Muir, left, and attorney Dennis J. Saffran discussed the New York Transparency Project on Tuesday in Mineola.

Elmont School District sued by transparency group

The nonprofit group Reclaim New York filed a lawsuit on June 7 in Nassau County Supreme Court against the Elmont School District for failing to comply with a Freedom of Information Law … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/15/16

New Eagle Scout Nathaniel Lettieri, left, was congratulated by his brothers, who also are Eagle Scouts, Philip, Vincent, Quentin and Joseph at his Court of Honor ceremony on June 4.

Seaford family boasts five Eagle Scouts

Five brothers, five Eagle Scouts. That’s the case for the Lettieri family, of Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

The Miss Wantagh Court attended the event in support of Emma Carey’s community mission. From left were Nyatasha Jackowicz, Nicole Ninivaggi, Carey, breast cancer survivor Dolores Persky, health education teacher Lisa Fugazzi, Miss Wantagh Keri Balnis and Ruth Kupperberg.

How to beat breast cancer

For Miss Wantagh Ambassador Emma Carey, breast cancer is an evil that has affected many loved ones in her life. For her community outreach mission, she decided to put together a seminar on the importance of early breast cancer detection. On May 18, Carey spoke to more than 30 people at Wantagh High School about the risks of the disease and how to perform a self-breast exam. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/3/16

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Here come the parades

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Dean Skelos, shielded by police officers and family members, was swarmed by reporters as he left court on May 12. He was sentenced to five years in prison and must pay a $500,000 fine. His son, Adam, was given a sentence of 6 1/2 years.

Sins of the father and son

At his sentencing hearing on May 12, Adam Skelos acknowledged what many in Rockville Centre have been saying since he and his father, Dean, were convicted of corruption in December: He ruined his … more

By Alex Costello | 5/18/16

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