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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney and Councilman Dennis Dunne presented an award to a Town of Hempstead sanitation inspector and field services crew who found illegal drugs growing at an empt property in Wantagh. From left, CSEA Local President Charles Sellitto, crew members Nadir Shukry, Seven Donato, Joe Militrano, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sanitation Inspector Kenneth Maffei, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeny, crew members Anthony Gionesi, Robert Lazzarini, Michael Wood and Salvatore Conte.
Town employees cited for drug find
The Town of Hempstead has recognized a sanitation inspector and a field services crew who fund illegal drugs in an empty lot in Wantagh and alerted law enforcement authorities. more
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Sen. Kemp Hannon announced the passage of the Drug Take Back Act at the CVS Pharmacy, East Meadow. The law will provide for a unified, statewide drug take back program. Chain pharmacies will provide consumers with on-site collection and safe drug disposal.L-R Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Enviornment (flower print shirt), Teri Kroll, parent (blond hair), Dan Moran, Senior Director Operations, Healthcare at Covanta Environmental Solutions (silver tie), Ed Campbell, Regional Director, CVS Health (checkered jacket, beard) Jeffrey Reynolds, President & CEO, Family & Children's Assoc., (red tie), Patrick Ryder, Commissioner, Nassau County Police Department.
Law makes it easier to dispose of leftover meds
Beginning in January, disposing of unwanted or leftover prescription medication from your medicine cabinet will be easier and more convenient. more
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Rockville Centre Police Commissioner James Vafeades, left, Ruthanne McCormack, project coordinator of the Rockville Centre Youth Council, and Det. Nicholas DeLuca, youth officer of the department, attended an anti-drug conference last week in Orlando, Fla.
Rockville Centre community leaders attend anti-drug conference in Orlando
Members of the Rockville Centre Police Department were among local representatives who attended the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s 17th annual Mid-Year Training Institute last week in Orlando, Fla. more
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As part of a search of a suspected drug den, police recovered over four pounds of marijuana, a large quantity of hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA — a club drug also known as "molly" — LSD, Xanax, over 75 vaping cartridges containing THC — the psychoactive chemical in marijuana — THC wax and THC candy edibles.
Glen Cove Police make big drug bust
After receiving complaints alleging drug activity at 22 Putnam Avenue in Glen Cove, Glen Cove Police began actively investigating the location. On June 22nd the Glen Cove Police Vicki M. … more
Robert Williams was arrested on N. Long Beach Avenue at 12:10 p.m. on June 7.
Police: Freeport man arrested for heroin and gun possession
Freeporter Robert Williams, 56, of Stevens Street, was arrested and charged on Thursday afternoon for possession of approximately 65 grams of heroin and an undisclosed quantity of Methadone, Nassau … more
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Andre Christmas
Police: Homeless man charged in connection to string of larcenies
Police reported the arrest of a homeless man in connection to a spree of larcenies at various local drug stores and supermarkets including, most recently, at the Stop & Shop on Atlantic Avenue in … more
Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, center, introduced a program intended to help prevent prescription drug poisoning among children. Town Medical Director Dr. David Neubert, left, and Island Park school officials joined him.
D’Esposito introduces child drug safety program
Spurred in part by a study that linked the increased use and abuse of prescription opioids to a rise in pain-pill related poisonings among young children, Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito … more
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The Levittown School District is one of several Levittown-area groups involved in the Levittown Community Action Coalition.
Levittown fights drug use with coalition
The Levittown School community is fighting back against drugs - armed by a dedicated coalition of volunteers throughout Levittown and the nearby neighborhoods of Wantagh, Seaford and Island Trees. more
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These findings are from a spring 2017 survey.
Survey shows rise in drinking among South Side High School seniors
Ninety percent of Rockville Centre students think smoking is wrong. Seventy-one percent think smoking marijuana is wrong. But only 57 percent of those in grades eight to 12 think drinking regularly is wrong. Though less than 3 percent of those surveyed said they would look cool if they smoked, nearly 30 percent indicated there’s a good chance they would be considered cool if they drank. more
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Larry Glenz
Emotional South Side H.S. presentation focuses on addiction
On the day before he succumbed to his final heroin overdose, Kevin Glenz was in a hospital in Iowa, recovering from his penultimate one. On the phone, he told his father, Larry, “Dad, you can’t … more
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