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A benefit will be held on Sept. 12 to help Thomas Kevin Onorato.

For the first time, the TKO Strong Foundation will hold a fundraiser for those affected by intestinal failure. TKO, or Thomas Kevin Onorato, is the 1 and a ½ year-old son of Tom and Melissa … more

By Brian Stieglitz bstieglitz@liherald.com | 9/3/15

A report issued by New York's Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau said that the Inwood Fire Department violated state rules in response to a house fire where Joseph Sanford Jr., above, was hurt then subsequently died from those injuries.

Inwood firefighters violated state rules

Based on a New York State Labor Department Public Employee and Health Bureau report, the Inwood Fire Department violated federal safety and training standards when it permitted one of its volunteer firefighters to enter a Woodmere house that was on fire on Dec. 19 without an assigned partner, according to Newsday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/8/15

Keep your teens — and yourself — safe on our crowded roads

Summer driving season is in full swing, and we’re out on the roads in large numbers. The absence of winter’s dangers can make it seem like a safer time to drive . . . more

7/22/15

Congress must renew the Zadroga Act

After the World Trade Center collapsed in a fireball on Sept. 11, 2001, a cloud of toxic dust enveloped Lower Manhattan. That dust contained a witches’ brew of cancer-causing agents . . . more

7/15/15

I'd press a button to banish football

I have a terrific photo of my grandson, Jacob, running with the ball for a touchdown. He was 9 at the time . . . more

4/23/15

Adam Lefkowitz, 4, was a fun-loving boy who was connected to the community before he died recently of Degos disease, his mother said.

East Meadow Jewish Center raising funds in honor of Bellmore boys

The East Meadow Jewish Center’s Sisterhood and Young Adult Division is honoring two North Bellmore boys by raising funds for worthy causes, with memories of their short lives in mind. The … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

There were 102 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. in January, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In 2014, the country experienced a record 644 cases.

Measles outbreak causes a scare

A large number of measles cases in the United States dating back to last year has ignited a countrywide scare of a widespread outbreak of the highly contagious respiratory disease. more

By David Weingrad | 2/4/15

Adam Lefkowitz: A short but impactful life

On weekdays, Adam Lefkowitz spent his time at South Shore Country Day School and Camp on Newbridge Road. Eager for new projects, he excitedly waited to learn crafts alongside his “little … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/14/15

A law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 18 will give doctors more options when treating patients with Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The legislation was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Kemp Hannon, who’s sixth district covers East Meadow and Salisbury.

New law aimed to fight Lyme disease

Legislation aimed to improve treatment for patients with symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases was signed into law on Dec. 18 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. more

By David Weingrad | 12/29/14

Vito Friscia, right, will hit as many homeruns as he can later this month to raise money for the American Kidney Fund in Daniel Vecchione’s (left) name. Vecchione, age six, has already had a liver and kidney transplant.

V.S. Central athlete gives back for lil' bud

Central High School varsity baseball captain Vito Friscia is no stranger to homeruns, but his newest quest for the long ball comes not from a desire to win the game, but to warm a friend’s heart. He … more

By Brendan Murray | 12/10/14

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