Brookhaven's disability task force has helped make public spaces accessible and pushed for closed captioning on town broadcasts, but now is shifting its focus to more community outreach and awareness.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has chosen Vera Fludd as the new county sheriff, citing Fludd's more than three decades in corrections and her success in boosting morale at the county jail after complaints about inmate health care.
The winning numbers in Saturday night's national Powerball drawing were 43, 44, 54, 61 and 69. The Powerball was 22. The estimated jackpot was $385 million, or a cash value of $229 million.Â
Edward Mangano, the former Nassau County executive, entered office with high ideals but was plagued by crisis after crisis -- some unexpected and others self-inflicted. His trial begins Monday in a federal courtroom in Central Islip.
Few of New York State's health care providers -- less than 3 percent -- are fully equipped to address the unique needs of veterans, with many falling short because of unfamiliarity with military culture, failure to screen for health problems common to veterans, or other deficiencies, according to a new study.
Haley Anderson, 22, a senior nursing student, was found dead Friday. Binghamton police said there is a known person of interest in the homicide investigation.
Opponents and supporters waved signs and led chants across the street from the site of the proposed development, the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center.
A Suffolk County police officer was injured in a crash early Saturday when his cruiser was struck by a suspected drunken driver in Brookhaven, police said.
The material in a lot next to North Middle School is not believed to pose a hazard, but they are still waiting for more test results, DEC officials say.