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On an island of plenty, hunger abounds
When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth. more
So-called “synthetic marijuana” is sold in head shops across the country as herbal incense. One common brand is Spice.
Nassau weighs total ban on ‘synthetic pot’
It’s marketed as herbal incense at gas stations and convenience stores across the country, but what’s sold under brand names like Spice and K2 is really a combination of herbs and chemicals that mimic THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, according to the New York State Department of Health. While smoking the compound, users might suffer heart attacks, respiratory distress or kidney failure. more
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A sewer treatment plants notification system is now in place, allowing residents who register to receive information on plant spills, including any at the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant.
System to inform residents of spills
Nassau County officials, including Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach), announced Tuesday the creation of a new email system to notify residents about incidents at the county’s sewer treatment … more
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Sections of Franklin Square and surrounding areas will be treated by truck with adulticide on Sept. 21, along with sections of Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Malverne and Lakeview.
Nassau announces mosquito-spray schedule
Based on current mosquito trap data, the Nassau County Health and Public Works departments announced yesterday a schedule for localized truck-spraying of adulticide — a product used to reduce adult mosquitoes — to occur at targeted areas in the county. more
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Mosquito spraying on hold across Nassau County
Aerial spraying to treat West Nile virus has been postponed after the federal government imposed a no-fly zone over the area during the 9/11 weekend and beyond, according to the Nassau County Department of Health. more
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This Nassau County Department of Health map shows the locations of traps where West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes have been reported.
At war with mosquitoes
Because of severe mosquito outbreaks recently, the Nassau County Department of Health recently upped its mosquito surveillance program and started spraying to protect the health of residents from mosquito-borne infections such as West Nile virus. more
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Residents said they found medical waste along a stretch of West End beaches.
Waste washes up on West End beaches
Florida Street resident Dee Cummings walked along the beach at Georgia Avenue on Tuesday morning, days after she said residents and lifeguards discovered what they believe to be medical waste — … more
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The H1N1 vaccine is available
Vaccinations for the H1N1 influenza virus are available, and we encourage anyone who is among those deemed at highest risk of contracting the disease to get the shot. more
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