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We must act now to stem the opioid crisis
A Merrick pain doctor, Michael Belfiore, 58, was sentenced on Dec. 16 to 23 years in prison after he was convicted of selling opioid prescriptions to patients . . . more
Support law enforcement in the fight against opioid epidemic
It is difficult to fully comprehend the opioid epidemic’s effects across New York state. But without the brave service of our law enforcement officials, it’s likely that the impacts of opioid addiction and overdoses would be even more severe. more
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David Gugel, left, and Michael Thomas were arrested Tuesday after an investigation into a fatal overdose in Rockville Centre.
Two arrested after fatal overdose in Rockville Centre
Two men were arrested on Tuesday after detectives in the Nassau County Police Department investigated a fatal overdose that occurred in Rockville Centre the day before. more
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Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5.
Suffolk DA: Seven accused of drug dealing
A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Nov. 8. A second Baldwin man, four Freeporters, a Rockville Centre resident and a Wantagh woman were also arrested as part of the bust, prosecutors announced. more
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Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5
Suffolk DA: Baldwin man led narcotics ring
A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney … more
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David Hymowitz, of the Nassau County Department of Human Services, led a training session at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Aug. 23, teaching residents how to reverse an opioid overdose by administering Narcan.
In midst of opioid epidemic, Rockville Centre residents train to save lives
“Everyone here is concerned about someone else,” Rabbi Marc Gruber said at a Narcan training session last week at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth. “Whether it’s someone you know or a stranger, it’s so vitally important that we be here for one another.” more
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Holding drug addicts after detox worth considering
Parents are among the most stalwart figures in Long Island’s fight to curb the opioid crisis. Too many have lost children to addiction. They join community coalitions and turn out for public … more
Sgt. Peter Pellegrino, center, leads a Narcan training. Officer Eric Hores, right, and Dennis Clark look on.
RVC police continue fight against opiates
Heroin is rampant on Long Island, and the Rockville Centre Police Department is in the middle of fighting the spike in opiate use that has shaken local communities in recent years. more
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Rockville Centre police detectives worked with the FBI Long Island Gang Taskforce and Nassau County detectives on its surveillance team and helped make the subsequent arrests.
RVCPD detectives assist in 'large scale' heroin bust
The Rockville Centre Police Department was among the units that helped bust a “large-scale” heroin ring in Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline … more
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Elmont man nabbed in 'large-scale' heroin network
Fourteen people, including an Elmont man, have been indicted for their alleged roles in running a “large-scale” heroin ring in Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn, according to District Attorney Madeline Singas. Much of the heroin was sold in Long Beach, Hicksville and Levittown. The Rockville Centre Police Department was among the units that helped bust the ring, Singas said. more
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