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Obamacare’s deleterious effect on the war on drugs

Not only is Obamacare a poor health care plan from a policy perspective, but now many doctors and health care professionals believe that it is contributing to one of the worst epidemics facing this nation, our state and Long Island: opioid addiction more

4/21/16

Frank Adipietro, of Long Beach, could face five to 15 years in prison if convicted of grand larceny, a class C felony, after allegedly stealing funds from seven clients.

Former attorney charged with stealing from clients

A former attorney from Long Beach faces up to five to 15 years in prison after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars from seven clients, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said Thursday. more

By Ben Strack | 3/9/16

Former attorney charged with stealing from clients

A former attorney from Long Beach faces up to five to 15 years in prison after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars from seven clients, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said Thursday. more

By Ben Strack | 3/4/16

Kaminsky held a press conference at City Hall to announce the legislation he is in the process of submitting.

Kaminsky introduces bills to fight corruption

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky introduced a plan to fight public corruption at City Hall on Wednesday. It includes bills designed to widen the definition of corruption and increase penalties at the state level, while equipping district attorneys to prosecute corrupt officials locally. more

By Ben Strack | 2/25/16

A jury in Suffolk County has convicted Sheldon Leftenant of attempted murder in the shooting of Suffolk police officer Mark Collins, of North Bellmore.

Jury convicts N. Bellmore police officer's shooter

A jury in Suffolk County needed only two hours to convict a Huntington Station man of shooting Suffolk police officer Mark Collins, of North Bellmore, during a traffic stop last March, according to a representative of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. more

By Scott Brinton and Julie Mansmann | 1/27/16

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas pledges her oath of office as husband Theo Apostolou looks on. The oath was administered by New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Janet DiFiore.

D.A. Singas sworn in

New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Janet DiFiore administered the oath of office to swear Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas into office on Monday. The ceremony, held at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, featured several guest speakers. Singas’s family and friends attended the ceremony, with several family members in town from Greece. more

By Stephany Reyes | 1/26/16

The voters spoke: They want an end to corruption

Only 20 percent of Long Islanders voted in last week’s election, but they made sure their voices were heard loud and clear: They were sick of the corruption that has plagued politics at all levels of government. more

11/12/15

Power to the people –– Nassau elects Singas

In a good year, many, if not most, Nassau County voters are cynical about local politics. Two powerful machines, led by the major political parties, exercise tight control over . . . more

11/12/15

Nassau County District Attorney-elect Madeline Singas celebrated her win with husband, Theo Apostolou.

Singas wins district attorney race

Madeline Singas has won the race for Nassau County District Attorney. With a commanding lead at about 11:15 p.m., Singas gave a victory speech at the Garden City Hotel, where local Democrats assembled on Election Night. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/3/15

Madeline Singas is the clear choice for district attorney

The marquee contest on next Tuesday’s ballot in Nassau County is for district attorney. Democrat Madeline Singas, who has filled the D.A.’s seat since she replaced Kathleen Rice in January, … more

10/30/15