North Shore University Hospital Grade Drops In Latest Ratings

The Leapfrog group has released its latest round of hospital safety grades. Just three Long Island hospitals received an "A."

Contaminants Detected In Port Washington Drinking Water: Report

A new study says drinking water can be less safe than what the government may deem legal.

Mammography Screenings Save Lives

October and every other month is perfect to schedule a potentially life-saving mammogram.

Free Life-Saving Mammography Screenings

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is the perfect time to have a potentially life-saving mammogram.

Nassau Business Owner Vaped THC To Calm Nerves; He Nearly Died

When Joanthan Doneson started using a vape pen to inhale THC, he began feeling pain, fever and night sweats. It nearly killed him.

North Shore University Hospital Renovation Diverts Traffic

The main entrance to the Manhasset hospital is undergoing an eight-month renovation. Visitors will have to use different routes.

Nassau County: Don't Bathe At These 16 Beaches

Health officials are advising people not to swim at 14 North Shore beaches and two South Shore beaches due to stormwater runoff.

Town Of North Hempstead Free Health Screenings

The Town's Project Independence is partnering with St. Francis Hospital.

Town Of North Hempstead Will Provide Free Hearing Screenings

The screenings are free, and appointments aren't necessary. Look for the location nearest to you.

Long Island Nets To Host Free Basketball Clinics

The NBA's Brooklyn Nets G League affiliate will host three free basketball clinics throughout the Town of North Hempstead this summer.

Air Quality Alert Issued For Port Washington Due To Ozone

An air quality alert has been issued for Nassau and Suffolk counties until 11 p.m. Port Washington was in the alert.

PW PAL Spring Sports

Registration is open

North Hempstead Bans Retail Sale Of Marijuana

The ban comes before the retail sale of recreational marijuana could be legalized in New York State.

Northwell To Offer Free HIV Testing At CVS Locations On LI

About 6,810 Long Island residents are living with HIV. Another 1,000 are undiagnosed, data shows.

N. Hempstead Looks Ahead To Ban Sale Of Recreational Marijuana

Should the town be able to limit​ the sale of recreational marijuana if it becomes legal?

Don’t Neglect Life-Saving Mammography Screenings

October or any other month, breast cancer screenings are easy and fast and save lives.

DeRiggi-Whitton Sponsors Mammography Van

Uninsured women 40+ receive free mammography exams; those with insurance just pay their normal co-pay.

5k Run/Walk To Help Save Stepping Stones Lighthouse

All proceeds from the race will go to the restoration of the Stepping Stones Lighthouse.

St. Francis, North Shore Hospitals Ranked By US News

The hospital were ranked No. 1 and 3 on Long Island, respectively.

Quails Get Released Into North Hempstead Woods To Gobble Up Ticks

These quails are natural born tick killers. The best part is their extermination methods don't include pesticides.

Feinstein Researcher Awarded $3.5M For Bladder Cancer Program

It will be the first study to address the needs of bladder cancer patients and their caregivers​.

Brittany Barron Blood Drive In Port Washington

The blood drive will honor Brittany Barron, a young girl who died of aplastic anemia while attending Guggenheim Elementary School.

Annual Manhasset Bay Kayak Run Set For July 21

Participants can use kayaks, paddle boards or canoes to navigate their way around the five mile course at their leisure.

Free Memory Screening Program In Manhasset

Residents can get their memory checked by professionals in April.

Register Today for Helen's Run/Walk 2018 in Sands Point!

Helen's Run/Walk 2018, benefiting the Helen Keller National Center, will be held April 22 in Sands Point, NY

Northwell Health Among World's Most Ethical Companies

There were just 135 companies worldwide recognized in the 2018 rankings.

It Takes an Island to Protect Our Drinking Water

If NYC succeeds in re-opening Queens wells, the 68 million gallons of water pumped daily could result in saltwater intrusion or toxic plumes

Freeze For A Reason At 14th Annual North Hempstead Polar Plunge

Take the plunge into the chilly waters of North Hempstead Beach Park this winter.

North Shore University Hospital Receives $838K Grant For HIV Care

The HIV care and support services will be provided for women, infants, children and youths.

Feinstein Institute Uses Bioelectronic Medicine To Treat Lupus

A clinical trial with non-invasive therapy gives new hope for treating a condition affecting 5 million worldwide.

2017 Port Washington Thanksgiving Day Run is SOLD OUT

2017 Port Washington Thanksgiving Day Run is SOLD OUT

Port Washington Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run

Kick off the start of the holiday season with an early morning five miler that supports community nonprofits.

St. Francis, North Shore University Graded In Hospital Safety

Of the 23 Long Island hospitals that were graded, one received an A. None received an F, but there were three that were graded a D.​

Opioid Epidemic Continues to Worsen

But Narcan Training is Saving More and More Lives.

Long Island To Get First Open Heart Transplant Center

A center on Long Island would help patients avoid traveling to Manhattan, the Bronx or beyond to receive care, a doctor said.

Blood Drive In Port Washington To Help Hurricane Victims

The drive will be held on Thursday.

Urgent Care Center To Open In Port Washington Next Week

The center welcomes walk-in patients.

Northwell CEO Among The Most Influential Leaders In Healthcare

He made Modern Healthcare's "100 Most Influential People In Healthcare" list for the eleventh year in a row.

St. Francis, North Shore University Hospitals Among Best In State: US News

St. Francis Hospital was the top-rated hospital on Long Island.

'Paddle For A Cure' At North Hempstead Beach Park

Kayakers and paddle boarders can navigate their way through various courses to benefit breast cancer survivors.