Emergency department visits due to over-medication with zolpidem (commonly called Ambien) almost doubled between 2005-06 and 2009-10.
More than 1,600 tons of debris from Superstorm Sandy have been removed, according to Nassau County.
Come enjoy the Inn at Great Neck's Golf Packages this Summer and Fall
The World War II veteran received the citation at a breakfast in Great Neck.
Rid your home of aerosols, chemicals, electronics, unwanted medications and more.
Effects of the hurricane, which will pass well offshore, will be felt at local beaches over the next couple of days.
Megan Pieroni, 38, faces felony DWI charges.
A look at Tuesday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
The robbery occurred Tuesday at 11:55 a.m., police say.
Simply organized Move takes the stress out of moving
Man was driving at high speed while impaired by drugs, authorities said.
On Tuesday, August 5, Governor Cuomo signed legislation that promotes and ensures fire safety in New York State.
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One reason I call this vegetarian quiche “multiple choice” is because it is easy to adapt.
A look at Monday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
According to the Farmer's Almanac, this year’s winter will be cold and wet.
Nassau 'will not tolerate these detestable acts,' the county executive said.
Man to receive prison time on felony and misdemeanor animal fighting charges, authorities said.
Gus Nuzzolese, Senior Executive Director with Colliers International in Lake Success will receive the inaugural W.D. Boyce Award.
Those creating graffiti are liable for the cost of its removal, according to the Town of North Hempstead.
Stargazers catch glimpse of movie stars filming on Long Island this week.
Inspiring headlines from around the region in the past week.
A look at recent crime headlines island-wide.
The event is co-hosted by Nassau police and town and county officials.
Mangano orders thousands of tickets dismissed and refunded after multiple malfunctioning cameras discovered, reports state.
A recent study shows teens who slept less than six hours a night had a 20 percent greater chance of becoming obese or overweight.
A New York registered dietitian says people should not consider using tapeworms to lose weight.
The incubator offers co-working spaces for small, start-up businesses.
Public input will be sought, officials say.
A look at Thursday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
Take a look at who’s hiring in the area.
Catch some disco fever this weekend at the CBS FM Saturday in the Park.
A look at Wednesday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.
John Doxey, 45, also ordered to complete clean up of site contaminated with gasoline, anti-freeze and other harmful chemicals.
The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in Port Washington.
Firefighters help boost ALS fundraising and awareness, challenging North Shore fire departments in the process.
The crash left one man dead, his wife and child injured, police said.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning about severe allergic reactions to acne products.
Woman stole Suffolk County victim's identity and used it to take money from Rockville Centre-based Jewish charity, said the NCDA.