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Who do L.I.’s congressmen really represent?
In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . . more
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CLOSED: Town of Hempstead closes down Coliseum Motor Inn on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow
The Coliseum Motor Inn, in East Meadow, was closed by the Town of Hempstead May 30 due to unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, according to town officials. An inspection of the hotel conducted … more
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Millions in opioid-fighting funds are still available
Nassau County continues to hold Big Pharma accountable for the wave of destruction that the pharmaceutical companies’ highly addictive opioid drugs unleashed on families and children across the country, and right here in our own backyards. more
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Police Officer John Obert-Thorn led the discussion on drugs and how to stay safe on April 28.
CEMCO forum brings awareness to drugs
The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations held a forum called “Keeping our kids drug free” on April 28. The forum aimed to educate parents and teens on how to be aware of drugs … more
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The states, including New York, get into the pot business
In 2011, I had the pleasure of meeting then Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. He was visiting New York City to raise money for his re-election campaign. His state was considering the passage of a law legalizing the sale of marijuana . . . more
Myles Hollingsworth, 16, of Freeport, was vaccinated on May 13 at the Nassau Community College vaccination site for adolescents.
Experts weigh in on vaccine and children
To help answer some questions, and to alleviate anxiety parents may have about vaccinating their children, Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker and State Senators Kevin Thomas, Jim Gaughran and Anna Kaplan partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics to host a virtual panel on May 26, at which parents could ask pediatricians questions. more
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Pharmacy intern Emily Linehan inoculated Grace Bellomo, of Levittown, with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at Carman Drugs last Sunday.
Salisbury pharmacy makes it easier to get a Covid vaccine
When the Covid-19 vaccine first became available, Salisbury residents, like so many people everywhere, had a tough time booking appointments. Tom Vassel, who owns Carman Drugs with Robert Galli, said he wanted to help his customers who called often, inquiring about whether his pharmacy would offer the vaccine. more
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We must remain vigilant about the virus
The Food and Drug Administration last Saturday issued an emergency-use authorization for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine . . . more
The census, Obamacare and your right to vote
Have you ever had anything stolen from you? A car? Hubcaps? A laptop? A baseball glove? A bike? Those are minuscule compared to the things that President Trump is trying to steal from you behind your back. more
The CDC’s Covid-19 back-to-school checklist
Hundreds of thousands of students will start school across Long Island next week amid the worst disease outbreak in the United States since 1918. It is a time of fear and anxiety for many parents . . . more
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