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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

By Timothy Denton | 12/23/19

Rep. Peter King won’t seek re-election

Washington mainstay Peter King, representing New York’s Second Congressional District, announced Monday that he will not seek a 15th term. more

By Timothy Denton | 11/11/19

Police investigated the scene of an alleged shooting near the home of an off-duty NYPD sergeant in Seaford on Oct. 25.

Off-duty NYPD sergeant allegedly shoots man outside Stirrup Path home

An off-duty NYPD sergeant allegedly shot a man outside his home in Seaford just past midnight on Friday, Oct. 25. An alleged dispute arose outside near the sergeant’s home on Stirrup Path art … more

By JD Freda | 10/25/19

Francis McQuade challenges Madeline Singas for Nassau County District Attorney

Incumbent Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is running for her second four-term. Long Beach resident Francis McQuade opposes her. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/24/19

A Seaford nurse was accused of trafficking in fentanyl as part of a wider conspiracy to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of hundreds of millions.

Seaford nurse caught in NUMC drug sting

By TIMOTHY DENTON tdenton@liherald.com A Seaford nurse was arrested late last month in conjunction with a scheme that was meant to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of more than $800 … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/21/19

Franklin Square man arrested in connection with Wantagh overdose

A Franklin Square man was arrested on Oct. 17 at 2:35 p.m. in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred in Wantagh, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Narcotics Detectives said … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/18/19

Police: Woman arrested for DWI, collision with 4-month-old in car

An Amityville woman was arrested for DWI – Leandra’s Law on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:23 p.m. in Wantagh, according to Nassau County police. Margareth Mendoza, 36, of Offaly Street, was arrested … more

By JD Freda | 10/4/19

Police: Shotgun-wielding Wantagh man charged with menacing and harassment

A Wantagh man was arrested and charged with menacing and harassment after he wielded a shotgun to threaten a 62-year-old grandmother and her grandson, according to Nassau County police. more

By JD Freda | 9/27/19

Derrick Donkor, 26, of West Babylon has been arrested for his alleged connection to a fatal overdose in Wantagh, and is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree.

Accused dealer in fatal overdose arrested

Derrick Donkor, 26, of West Babylon has been arrested for his alleged connection to the fatal overdose of a man in Wantagh, the Major Case Bureau of the Nassau … more

9/20/19

An alleged social media threat to Seaford schools forced a delayed opening on Monday, Sept. 16.

BREAKING: Alleged threat to Seaford schools forces two-hour delay

Seaford schools delayed opening for two hours on Monday, Sept. 16 due to an alleged threat made through an undisclosed social media platform. Seventh Precinct Nassau County Police detectives have … more

By JD Freda | 9/16/19

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