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Two bills proposed last spring and summer by New York State Assemblyman Keith P. Brown(R,C-Northport) that would send young people caught vaping or smoking marijuana to a diversion program are stuck in committee. The first billwould require underage teens caught vaping to attend a diversion Read More …
Crashes on our roadways have gotten out of control. While roadway deaths on Long Island typically average 18 per month, which is terrible enough, last month there were 31. What made August that much worse than usual is hard to say, but clearly something needs Read More …
Advocates for safer, more walkable streets came to Huntington Station Saturday to push changes in road design and speed to reduce the high number of vehicle crashes that occur every day in Suffolk County. The Complete Streets Coalition and Vision Long Island presented a 10-point Read More …
Five Northwell hospitals on Long Island, including Huntington, have earned an “A” rating for patient safety, Northwell said Wednesday. The national distinction recognizes a health system’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes. The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns an Read More …
Active shooter training will be offered to health and human service providers starting in October, the Health & Welfare Council said Wednesday. The goal is to prepare nonprofit staffers for an attack and improve situational awareness, the organization said. The free trainings will be made Read More …
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Huntington officials and members of the Greater Huntington Council of Yachting and Boating Clubs reminded residents Thursday of the need for boating safety. May, June, and July are the busiest months for boaters, and with an increase in demand Read More …
From Little Shelter Animal Rescue We hope you and your family have a great time this Halloween. It is a fun holiday for adults, children and pets alike. Here are a few fun things you can do for your furry loved ones to help them Read More …
By Dr. Leonardo Huertas, MD Halloween can be a fun fall holiday for children, adults and families. But there’s also a rise in the number of people coming to the emergency department on Halloween because of accidents such as falls or allergic reactions. Here are Read More …
Devices meant to improve safety are showing up at Long Island Rail Road crossings in Huntington. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is partnering with Waze to alert drivers that they are nearing a rail crossing. The agency said the partnership results from its review of safety Read More …