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.
A federal appeals court in Manhattan has affirmed the conviction of one-time Long Island banana wholesaling mogul Thomas Hoey for stealing $750,000 from an employee retirement plan.