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The Village Board is soliciting resident input on a number of topics, including the issue at Littleworth Lane, a potential strategic plan, and a proposed bag ordinance.

Sea Cliff Village Board sets sights on surveying residents

Deputy Mayor Kevin McGilloway shared the results of an e-survey regarding Littleworth Lane at the Village Board of Trustee meeting on Monday. The street, which sits between Sea Cliff School and its … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/22/18

South Nassau’s Director of Urology Dr. Michael Herman, left, with Department of Surgery Chairman Dr. Rajiv Datta and Director of Breast Surgery Dr. Christine Hodyl. “It’s not one size fits all,” Herman said of prostate screening and treatment guidelines.

SNCH poll: Men lag behind women in cancer screenings

“We don’t talk about our men,” said Hewlett House Executive Director and five-time breast cancer survivor Geri Barish, of the disparity in awareness between breast and prostate cancers. Her … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/1/17

South Nassau poll: Ten percent of area parents still distrustful of vaccinations

Nearly 20 years after the former Dr. Andrew Wakefield published his now widely debunked findings linking childhood vaccinations to autism and bowel disease, the effects are still felt. That is … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/14/17

Joe Calderone, South Nassau’s senior vice president for corporate communications and development, left, looks on as Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the hospital’s Department of Medicine, explains the dangers of misusing antibiotics at a news conference on April 4.

Misuse of antibiotics a concern, doctors say

Patients said they pressure their doctors for antibiotics they don’t need, fail to finish antibiotics as they are prescribed and improperly dispose of leftover drugs, posing a potential threat to local water supplies, according to a new poll of Long Island and New York City residents. more

4/13/17

South Nassau Communities Hospital released results of a poll earlier this month, which showed the public's perception of the flu.

SNCH survey shows public perception of flu

A third of workers who have the flu still report to work, according to a new public health survey of New York metro area residents, even though many are aware that the sometimes-deadly disease can easily spread. more

1/17/17

But wait, I haven’t shared my 2017 predictions

Bullish? Bearish? Last week The New York Times featured an article in which “top investors” offered their predictions for the economy in the coming year. more

1/13/17

Donald J. Trump, the ultimate reality TV star

I blame Sweden for Donald Trump’s stunning victory last week. Yes, Sweden. In 1997, “Expedition Robinson” first appeared on Swedish television. Three years later . . . more

11/17/16

Polls are busy in Island Park and Oceanside

Today is the big day and polls are very busy in Oceanside and Island Park. Make sure you know where to vote. To find your polling place go to https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/VoterSeach.aspx more

11/8/16

Polls are busy in Island Park and Oceanside

Today is the big day and polls are very busy in Oceanside and Island Park. Make sure you know where to vote. To find your polling place go to https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/VoterSeach.aspx more

11/8/16

This year, every vote counts

Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8, but it won’t be just to decide the next president. Many other federal, state, county and local seats are . . . more

10/6/16