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Richard Rider, 31, of Oceanside, was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday after a state trooper saw him driving in a car with only two tires on the Northern State Parkway.
Oceanside man arrested for driving high
An Oceanside man was arrested on Tuesday morning for driving while high after state police observed him driving erratically in a car that was missing two tires. more
Oceanside SAFE Coalition members Herb Pitkowsky, the Rev. Janet Porcher and Sandie Schoell at an addiction resource fair at School No. 6 in March.
Drug awareness efforts persist in wake of more overdoses
“You could ask any police officer, and they’ll tell you that you’re not going to arrest your way out of this,” said Steven Dodge, an Oceanside High School graduate and former drug addict who started the Saving Lives from Addiction through Treatment and Education Project to educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse. “It has to come from every sector of the community. I mean, essentially, that’s what communities are for.” more
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Following the village code, Mayor Bill Hendrick formed a committee of trustees to determine whether the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn’s owners should have their room-rental license revoked. Their lawyers argued that there was an appearance of impropriety because the mayor wants a certain outcome to the case.
Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn owners' defense argues mayor appointed ‘tainted’ committee
At the third hearing to determine whether the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn’s room-rental license should be revoked, lawyers representing the motel owners argued last week that the committee appointed by Mayor Bill Hendrick — comprising three of his trustees — could not be impartial. more
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Police and community representatives show off the station’s new drop-off box, which will give residents an opportunity to dispose of expired or unused medications in a safe and confidential manner.
RVC police station installs drug drop-off box
Residents who are looking to get rid of expired or unused medications in a safe and easy manner will now have a way to do so. The Rockville Centre Police Department, through a partnership with CVS … more
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Jonathan Sobrane
Freeporter pleads guilty to manslaughter in Oceanside man's death
Oceanside resident Vito Errico died last April at age 22 when he was thrown through the back window of a 2004 Acura on the Southern State Parkway, just west of the Malverne exit, and a light pole fell on him. On March 27, the Freeport man who was driving the car pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting that he drove drunk and high at 90 miles per hour before clipping a car and crashing. He was unhurt. Two others in the car were seriously injured, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. more
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An event aimed at helping community members fight addiction will be held at School No. 6 on March 30.
Resource fair to help families fight addiction
For too many families in Oceanside, addiction is more than just a problem whispered about around town. It’s a condition that has, in some cases, destroyed the lives of their friends and loved ones. more
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Pit-bull reporting could topple Trump
Have you heard of Ida Tarbell? In 1903 she wrote a series of pieces for McClure’s magazine about the monopolistic practices of the Standard Oil Company under the ownership of John D. Rockefeller. As a result of her investigative reporting . . . more
Families in Support of Treatment founder Anthony Rizzuto, center, joined Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and FIST representatives Doree Cohen, Lori Carbonaro, Alicejean Winterhalter, Johanna Ramos, Irene Garone, Paulette Phillipe and Maria McKinnon at “The Impact of Addiction on Youth, Family and Community” program.
Fighting the scourge of drug addiction
Tom Goris, of North Merrick, wore a suit to his corporate job every day. He wore a suit to the pharmacy. And he wore a suit to meet his drug dealer. more
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A computer model of glucose transporter 2 in its inward and outward configurations. Small molecules, such as the ones Gershengorin was researching, can bond with proteins when they shift outward to prevent harmful mutations. The molecules can later be developed into medication.
Oceanside student named Regeneron semifinalist
After discovering that he was a Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalist, Oceanside High School senior Nathan Gershengorin gave district Science Director Kathryn Chapman a high five. Then he … more
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Rothenberg strong at 103
“He sings!” Franklin Rothenberg said about his father, William, 103. “Oh, come on,” William replied, annoyed. The younger Rothenberg began to sing “By the Light of the Silvery … more
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