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William “Doc” Spencer gave up his leadership posts Thursday in the Suffolk County Legislature, two days after he was arrested on charges of trying to trade drugs for sexual favors, Newsday reported. He had served as Democratic majority leader and chairman of the legislative health Read More …
Two men were arrested on drug and weapons charges after a disturbance in Commack, Suffolk police reported Wednesday. Fourth Precinct police officers responded to a disturbance at 7-Eleven, 362 Veterans Memorial Highway, Tuesday at approximately 9:45 p.m. During the disturbance, police said, Robert Sperduti displayed Read More …
Mountainside Huntington will soon offer family support groups to those affected by a loved one’s addiction. These free monthly sessions are designed to provide family members with the recovery and support services they need to heal with addicted individuals. Family support groups are open to parents, Read More …
Huntington Hospital has installed a secure box in its lobby for patients and visitors to safely dispose of unused prescription medications. This box will be accessible to the public seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The location is secured through Read More …
Samaritan Daytop Village has been awarded a $4 million grant to upgrade services at its Huntington Station facility. U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-Glen Cove, announced the federal grant, from the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Monday at Read More …
An Oak Beach man was arrested by Northport Village police on multiple drug charges. James Gilchrist, 62, was arrested on Feb. 27. While on patrol a police officer noticed a car being operated on Fort Salonga Road with one headlight out. A check found the Read More …
A former Commack school employee was arraigned Thursday on a 27-count indictment involving weapons and drug charges. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini announced the indictment Thursday. Patrick Musumeci, 30, a Patchogue resident, was arrested Feb. 6. He faces four counts of Criminal Possession Read More …
A Commack school district employee was arrested Wednesday on multiple gun and drug charges after a search of his home in Patchogue. Patrick Musumeci, 30, was charged with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree, six Read More …
A Huntington Station man who enlisted his teenaged brother to sell drugs was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison Friday on charges of distributing fentanyl. Jamal Brown, 26, pleaded guilty in May to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute more than 40 grams Read More …
Public libraries will be collecting old and unused medications this October. Proper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications is essential for risk reduction and environmental protection. Monday 10/22, 10am-12pm – Huntington Public Library Main Branch Monday 10/22, 1pm-3pm – Elwood Public Library Tuesday 10/23, 12pm-2pm – Read More …
A Dix Hills man was arrested Sunday after state troopers pulled him over for speeding on and reported finding drugs in his vehicle. Evan Lieberman was in possession of marijuana and cocaine, the state police said. His car was stopped southbound on the Sagtikos Parkway Read More …
The burgeoning drug crisis will be the focus of a public forum on Sept.25 in Huntington, featuring experts from the medical, law enforcement and addiction services fields. Suffolk County has the highest rate of overdose deaths in New York State, according to the National Council Read More …