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BAPS CHARITIES —2nd POP UP Covid-19 Vaccine Site

April 4, 2021 6:36 pm Comments Off

BAPS Charities had a very successful 2nd Covid Vaccination pop-up clinic on Friday, March 26th. 2021, at BAPS Hindu Temple in Melville, Long Island. A total of 550 people received the Pfizer vaccine, out of which 240 people received their 2nd dose. The vaccination and logistics were provided by NYS Covid Task force, in collaboration
with Stony Brook University […]

18 Reasons I Won’t Be Getting a Covid Vaccine By Christian Elliot

April 1, 2021 6:13 pm Comments Off

Editors Note: This story is very well written and researched. Christian lays out information in a well thought out manner with back up from various Dr’s, governmental agency’s, Phd’s and researchers. Please also read the links in the story. This is a long read but we believe it has valuable information for our readers. Read […]

Navigating Trauma Around the One Year Anniversary of COVID-19

March 27, 2021 6:04 pm Comments Off

By Anthony Nave, LCSW, Regional Director of Outpatient Services at Mountainside
A year has now passed since the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not out of the woods yet with the pandemic, despite progress with vaccine distribution. While most would agree that the coronavirus has added to their stress, […]

DISTRICT ATTORNEY SINI ISSUES URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT

March 18, 2021 5:43 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini was joined by Steven Chassman, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (“LICADD”) today to issue an urgent public safety announcement warning residents of a dangerous trend in the sale of illicit substances pressed to look like prescription pills, including methamphetamine being pressed […]

Meth and Cocaine: The Fourth Drug Wave?

March 14, 2021 5:11 pm Comments Off

With news cycles largely focusing on the coronavirus, other public health concerns have taken a backseat, including the opioid crisis. Yet the drug epidemic ventures beyond opioids, and dismissing the dangers of non-opioid drugs could have lethal consequences. Stimulants, such as methamphetamine (meth) and cocaine, have also been rising in popularity, and early data suggests […]

Mountainside Huntington Named Best Addiction Rehabilitation Center for the Second Year in a Row

March 7, 2021 4:28 pm Comments Off

This February, Mountainside treatment center’s Huntington facility was awarded Best Addiction Rehabilitation Center for the second year in a row by Bethpage Best of Long Island. The contest, held annually for the last 16 years, acknowledges programs with exceptional performance in categories such as Health and Wellness, Arts and Entertainment, and Education. Mountainside, which opened its outpatient center in […]

TWO NEW INMATE BUSES FOR THE SUFFOLK SHERIFF’S OFFICE

March 4, 2021 4:07 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. welcomed two new inmate buses this week to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office fleet of vehicles. The buses, manufactured by Blue Bird in Fort Valley, GA, were delivered to the Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services Unit at the Riverhead Correctional Facility on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 and received by […]

Statement from Republican Candidate Edmund Smyth

March 3, 2021 3:55 pm Comments Off

I am incredibly honored to run for Huntington Town Supervisor. My wife Coriander and I both grew up here and chose to raise our four children here. I love this town.
I am genuinely humbled to be running alongside Sal Ferro and Dr. David Bennardo, two very accomplished individuals. They will both bring unique perspectives to […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR COUNTY WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IS FINALIZED

February 24, 2021 2:52 pm Comments Off

nvestment in Water Quality Infrastructure Would Boost Economy During COVID Recovery

Feasibility Report Funded by Regional Planning Council and New York State DEC

Creation of District Designated an “Early Action Item” Under LI Nitrogen Action Plan

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the release of a long-awaited feasibility study and implementation plan to guide the establishment of […]

Mountainside Offers Spouse and Partner Support Groups Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2021 3:39 pm Comments Off

Huntington, NY – Mountainside treatment center now offers Spouse and Partner Support Groups to those who have been affected by their significant other’s substance use disorder. These free, virtual sessions are open to the public and held on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The support group is designed to empower […]