Nassau rabies uptick could be driven by pause in Queens vaccine bait drop, county exec says
New York City stopped its practice of dropping raccoon bait that smells like food and contains rabies vaccine to stop the spread of the disease.
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Officials: 8th wild animal tests positive for rabies in in Nassau County since summer
Officials say rabid raccoons and feral cats have been found in Hempstead, Cedarhurst, Valley Stream, Hewlett, Roslyn Heights, Massapequa Park and West Hempstead.
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Nassau County warns residents of surge in rabies cases since summer
NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- Nassau County officials are warning residents about a surge in rabies cases after eight animals have tested positive for the deadly virus there since summer. The ...
Long Island man indicted in strange case of missing teen rescued from boat — but attorney claims ‘lot more of a story’
Francis Buckheit, who was charged with raping and kidnapping a 14-year-old girl by cops, has now been indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury, prosecutors said.
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NY AG accuses 5 Long Island transportation companies of Medicaid fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James said more than 50 companies statewide got "cease and desist" letters for submitting fake bills to Medicaid for reimbursement or engaging in kickback schemes.
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HTNYS elects Mount Sinai South Nassau trustee for board of governors
The Healthcare Trustees of New York State (HTNYS) board of governors has elected Anthony Cancellieri to its board. The ...
NYS Paid Prenatal Leave: 5 things to know about the new law
The Paid Prenatal Leave Law requires all private employers in New York to provide full or part-time pregnant employees with up to 20 hours of paid leave in a 52-week period.