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Baldwin residents receive Narcan training in prevention seminar

Local lawmakers hosted a free Heroin Overdose Prevention Seminar on Aug. 15 at the Baldwin Public Library. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, State Assemblyman Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) and State … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/24/16

Valley Stream man among 31 people charged in massive drug bust

Thirty-one people, including a Valley Stream man, were indicted on July 14 in one of the largest drug busts in Nassau County’s history, according to District Attorney Madeline Singas. more

By Nick Ciccone | 7/20/16

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

Police officers give public safety tips

Nassau County Police officers from the 1st and 7th precincts spoke about how residents can deter crimes at a public safety meeting on June 21 at Wantagh Public Library. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/30/16

Donna Martin of Freeport was allegedly part of a heroin ring that was smashed by police

Major heroin ring busted

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that seven people, including Donna Martin, of Freeport, have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a heroin ring that operated in … more

By Laura Schofer | 6/22/16

Kenneth Houston, 28, at left, and Shequilla Wagner, 27, were arrested on Monday for selling heroin on Sunrise Highway in front of White Castle.

Couple arrested for heroin sale on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook

A man and woman were arrested for selling heroin on Monday in front of White Castle on Sunrise Highway, police said. more

By Nick Ciccone | 5/24/16

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

Bellmore man charged with drug sale

A 23-year-old Bellmore man was arrested and charged with drug dealing on May 17, according to Nassau County police. more

5/18/16