07.18.2016 Police DA: Fourteen arrested in ‘dismantling’ of heroin, cocaine distribution networks Update: The following people have been arrested in connection with the investigation announced Tuesday.
03.30.2016 News 24/7 drug abuse hotline coming to Suffolk County Suffolk County officials and substance abuse providers have announced a new plan to tackle a growing epidemic plaguing Long Island. A 24/7 hotline for those dealing with opioid and heroin addiction will be...
03.29.2016 Health & Environment Heroin and drug abuse forum draws over 100 community members A North Fork native — a “good kid” and an accomplished athlete, said Mattituck High School principal Shawn Petretti — played lacrosse at the high school level and went on...
03.16.2016 News Cops: Pair busted for possession of heroin with intent to sell A traffic stop led to the arrest of two people in a large drug bust Tuesday, Southampton Town police said.
03.03.2016 Police Cops: Drug arrest made following West Main St. crash with police vehicle An East Quogue man was arrested on drug charges Wednesday following a crash in which he struck a police vehicle and had to be treated at the scene with an...
01.28.2016 Health Following brother’s tragic death, Laurel man wants us to confront the heroin epidemic Paul Maffetone’s mission emerged from a burning need to share his pain.
01.28.2016 Health Local path to addiction recovery has many obstacles One of the biggest obstacles in the battle against drug addiction is the availability of treatment for individuals already in the throes of it. While that’s a struggle in...
01.28.2016 Health CVS to sell Narcan without prescription; local stores awaiting shipments Residents hoping to buy Narcan at local CVS stores will have to wait a little longer.