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$\Only certain species of mosquito that are native to South and Central America can spread the Zika virus, officials said.$

Don’t panic over Zika

Though the World Health Organization recently declared the Zika virus a global health emergency, residents of Long Island don’t have much to worry about — unless they plan to travel to … more

By Alex Costello and Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16

Students in Clarke High School’s Art Honor Society contributed their original designs to a coloring book for hospitalized children at Nassau University Medical Center.

Colorful community service

Throughout their time at W.T. Clarke High School, art has been an important part of seniors Marissa Flaherty’s and Rikki Hernandez’s lives. Their shared love of painting, drawing, design … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/3/16

Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, Nassau County commissioner of health, far left; Dr. Victor Politi, president and chief executive officer of Nassau University Medical Center, in East Meadow; Dr. Amgad Makaryus, NUMC’s chair of cardiology; and County Executive Ed Mangano reported on the hospital’s storm response.

A historic storm leaves lingering concerns

Early this week, East Meadowites and their elected leaders were worried about how last weekend’s historic winter storm would continue to impact the community. County Executive Ed Mangano … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/29/16

Heavy snowfall buried East Meadow Avenue after the first snowstorm of 2015.

E. Meadow braces for blizzard

East Meadow leaders and community members are preparing for what many meteorologists are predicting to be a major blizzard. The storm is projects to hit the area late Friday night into … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/22/16

The Autism Society of America’s Nassau and Suffolk Chapter representatives came to Borrelli’s to accept a check from the chamber.

Chamber helps local charities

Members of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holiday season of giving in a big way by presenting checks to several local charities in December. Funds were raised for the nonprofit … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/7/16

Nassau University Medical Center leaders coordinated a special event for World AIDS Day.

NUMC hosts World AIDS Day event

Nassau University Medical Center officials marked World AIDS Day with a conference focused on the illness. World AIDS Day, which is held on Dec. 1 annually, is an opportunity for people all over … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

A van transporting five disabled passengers ran off the road in North Merrick on Tuesday.

Van carrying disabled passengers crashes on Southern State Parkway

A van carrying five disabled passengers careered off the Southern State Parkway in North Merrick around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 and crashed into a tree, according to James Rogers, the North Merrick Fire Department chief. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/12/15

Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is fully prepared for a possible hurricane.

Preparing for Joaquin

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano joins Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) President and Chief Executive Officer Victor F. Politi in announcing the hospital is in full preparation for a possible hurricane heading toward the East Coast. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/1/15

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, with State Sen. Michael Venditto, second from right, and Assemblyman Ed Ra, second from left, and other health and local officials outside the Nassau University Medical Center on Aug. 25.

Supervisor: laws against ‘K2’ not strong enough

State and local officials gathered at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Aug. 25 to call for harsher criminalization laws for the sale and use of K2, a street name for a type of synthetic marijuana that has become a popular recreational drug among young adults in recent years. more

By David Weingrad | 9/9/15

With the help of a walker, Nico Fiorello walked unassisted into the 19th floor conference room at Nassau University Medical Center on Sept. 2, to speak about his recovery from a swimming accident in May. His surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, followed him in.

Hospital takes pride in Nico’s recovery

Nico Fiorello’s journey from suffering a broken neck and damaged spine to being able to walk within a few months has amazed the doctors and nurses who have cared for him. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/9/15

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