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We must act now to stem the opioid crisis
A Merrick pain doctor, Michael Belfiore, 58, was sentenced on Dec. 16 to 23 years in prison after he was convicted of selling opioid prescriptions to patients . . . more
Town of Hempstead is continuing to host free educational training sessions on how to administer Naloxone nasal spray to aid during an opioid overdose.
Narcan training a necessity in ToH
The Town of Hempstead has continued to host free educational training sessions at local libraries on how to use naloxone nasal sprays properly to aid in the event of a suspected opioid overdose. … more
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Some of the more than $1 million in cash and 2,600 doses of heroin seized last week by a joint task force in Nassau County’s single largest bust.
NCPD, joint task force net record heroin haul
Nassau County authorities have busted what they believe to be the largest heroin-trafficking ring in the county, according to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and District Attorney Madeline Singas. more
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Support law enforcement in the fight against opioid epidemic
It is difficult to fully comprehend the opioid epidemic’s effects across New York state. But without the brave service of our law enforcement officials, it’s likely that the impacts of opioid addiction and overdoses would be even more severe. more
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Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5.
Suffolk DA: Seven accused of drug dealing
A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Nov. 8. A second Baldwin man, four Freeporters, a Rockville Centre resident and a Wantagh woman were also arrested as part of the bust, prosecutors announced. more
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Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5
Suffolk DA: Baldwin man led narcotics ring
A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney … more
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evidence seized from properties of Wantagh man arrested on drug dealing charges
Fatal overdoses lead to arrest of Wantagh drug dealer
A police investigation into several fatal overdoses and numerous community complaints has led to the arrest of a Wantagh man for drug dealing and possession. more
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The Levittown School District is one of several Levittown-area groups involved in the Levittown Community Action Coalition.
Levittown fights drug use with coalition
The Levittown School community is fighting back against drugs - armed by a dedicated coalition of volunteers throughout Levittown and the nearby neighborhoods of Wantagh, Seaford and Island Trees. more
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Holding drug addicts after detox worth considering
Parents are among the most stalwart figures in Long Island’s fight to curb the opioid crisis. Too many have lost children to addiction. They join community coalitions and turn out for public … more
A Naloxone Hydrochloride injection, better known as Narcan, reverses a heroin overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the brain. The Levittown Community Action Coalition will hold Narcan seminars for community members.
Tackling the opioid epidemic
In the last two years, Nassau County has seen an uptick in heroin and opioid fatal overdoses. According to the district attorney’s office, there were 146 opioid-related deaths in the county … more
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