Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By Long Island July 19, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched a new digital portal to make free or low-cost child care more accessible to eligible families across New York State through the Child Care Assistance Program.
By Long Island July 13, 2024
In recent years, Simmons retreated from the public eye, sparking concern among fans.
By Long Island July 12, 2024
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams announced $4.2 million in state grants to enhance youth sports programs and facilities in underserved New York City neighborhoods, promoting physical activity and community engagement
By Long Island July 12, 2024
A 47-year-old East Meadow woman was arrested for assaulting a nurse at Nassau University Medical Center, causing injury and damage to the nurse’s glasses.
By Long Island July 11, 2024
A 16-year-old heroically rescued two teens from drowning at Point Lookout Beach, with all three transported to the hospital for evaluation.
By Long Island July 02, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul launches the "Get Offline, Get Outside" campaign, offering free entry to state park pools and a $1.5 million grant for swimming instruction transportation to promote outdoor activities and physical health for New ...
By Long Island July 01, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the $3 million Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program in the Bronx and Queens, aimed at building workforce capacity for climate justice and supporting disadvantaged communities through clean energy ...
By Long Island June 21, 2024
The summer months are great for spending time with you furry friend outdoors, but be sure to follow the following tips to keep your dog safe in the summer heat.
By Long Island June 01, 2024
A two-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway exit ramp in Calverton resulted in the death of Scott Mancuso and left Darnell Chandler with non-life-threatening injuries, prompting an investigation by Suffolk County Police.
By Long Island May 20, 2024
A 45-year-old Huntington Station man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a West Hills residential swimming pool and receiving CPR before being transported to Huntington Hospital.
By Long Island April 29, 2024
Nassau County's Missing Persons Squad launches an investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Eley, last seen in Freeport, urging the public for any information leading to his whereabouts.
By Long Island April 12, 2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James secures $650,000 in penalties and over $400,000 in refunds from Northwell Health for misleading COVID-19 testing billing practices, wherein patients were wrongly charged emergency room fees for tests at ...
By Long Island April 09, 2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James issues a consumer alert cautioning against discriminatory pricing practices at car washes targeting Jewish customers in the days leading up to Passover, emphasizing that such practices are illegal under ...
By Long Island March 27, 2024
Authorities launch a search for Gabriel Negron, a 59-year-old vulnerable adult missing since Tuesday morning in Westbury, appealing to the public for assistance in locating him.
By Long Island March 27, 2024
Authorities launch urgent search for 15-year-old Susan Staple, missing since Monday afternoon in Hempstead, urging public assistance in locating her.
By Long Island March 23, 2024
Authorities launch a search for 13-year-old Lionel Pollard, missing since Friday morning in Hempstead, urging public assistance for any information.
By Long Island March 20, 2024
Northwell Health, bolstered by a generous endowment from Iris and Saul Katz, establishes the Iris and Saul Katz Professor in Women’s Health Research, appointing Dr. Elizabeth Cohn as the inaugural recipient, marking a significant stride ...
By Lon Cohen March 16, 2024
The former Suffolk County Executive who spent 12 years leading the county after term-limiting out last year, has joined Northwell Health in an executive position.
By Long Island March 15, 2024
Nassau County Police launch investigation to find 81-year-old Athanasios Athanasiou, a vulnerable adult missing since Thursday morning in South Farmingdale, urging public assistance.
By Long Island March 14, 2024
Daycare employee Reynaldo Estrada arrested for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Brentwood, NY. The abuse occurred at Little Lamb ABC Daycare in August and September 2020. Estrada faces charges of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree ...