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Police: High Lawrence driver hits pedestrian at Rockville Centre intersection, takes off

Nassau County police arrested and charged Frank Onolfi, 28, of Lawrence, in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred at Sunrise Highway and Park Avenue in Rockville Centre on April 3 at 8:15 … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/4/17

More than 100 people were trained to administer naloxone, a potentially lifesaving antidote to a heroin overdose, at a seminar at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center on Monday.

RVC Rec Center hosts overdose-prevention talk

What’s the difference between a heroin user who’s lost in a high and one who has overdosed and is dangerously close to death? You can tell by the skin color and breathing, according to David … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 3/1/17

Heroin overdoses in Malverne, Valley Stream lead to four arrests

A fatal heroin overdose in Malverne on Dec. 22, and a non-fatal overdose in Valley Stream the next day, led Nassau police to the arrest of four people for the sale and possession of heroin on Monday, Dec. 26 in Port Washington, Valley Stream and Woodside, Queens. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 12/27/16

D.A. creating ‘safe place’ for teen addicts

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has allocated $2 million in funds forfeited by convicted criminals for heroin treatment for teenagers ages 13 to 17. Singas has issued a request for … more

By Scott Brinton and Brian Kacharaba | 11/30/16

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

9/15/16

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

9/1/16

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

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