NYU Langone Health Named Among Top U.S. Hospitals in 2026-2027 Rankings News & World Report honor roll, identifying it as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country. The 2026-2027 Best Hospital rankings, released Tuesday, evaluated healthcare facilities based on federal Medicare patient and procedure outcome data across specialties such as cardiology, oncology, and … Read more
Customers of Long Island-based 1-800-Flowers.com could receive refunds after the New York Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that the company agreed to pay $375,000 to settle complaints over its subscription policies. Attorney General Letitia James stated that an investigation found the company failed to make required disclosures regarding its Celebrations Passport subscription service, which allows … Read more
Nassau County’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved at least $1 million in tax incentives for a new veterinary training hospital in Garden City, despite formal opposition from a regional trade group. The project, led by Dr. Dominic Marino, will receive sales-tax, mortgage-recording, and property tax exemptions over 17 years to support a 30,100-square-foot facility … Read more
The New Normal: Why Allergy Seasons Are Getting Longer and Stronger If you feel like your seasonal allergies are hitting harder and lasting longer than they did a decade ago, you aren’t imagining it. For residents in regions like Long Island and across the Northeast, the “spring sniffles” have evolved into a multi-season endurance test. … Read more
Beyond the Five Boroughs: How Long Island Rewrote the Hip-Hop Playbook For decades, the narrative of hip-hop was strictly tethered to the concrete of the five boroughs. But if you look closer at the roots of legends like De La Soul, Biz Markie and Public Enemy, you find a different story—one that begins in the … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Adolescent Psychiatric Care: Beyond the Hospital Bed The current approach to mental health care is undergoing a fundamental shift. While the addition of inpatient beds—such as the 28 new beds being added by Northwell Health across Long Island—provides a critical safety net, the broader trend is moving toward a more integrated, … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of Childhood Vaccinations A significant shift in federal health guidelines is sparking concern among infectious disease experts. Earlier this year, federal health officials removed the rotavirus vaccination from the list of recommended childhood vaccines. This policy change is viewed by experts as a potential catalyst for a decline in vaccination rates among … Read more
Long Island Vaccine Fraud: A Widening Investigation and Growing Concerns The case of Julie DeVuono, a former Amityville nurse practitioner, continues to unfold, revealing a potentially far-reaching scheme involving falsified vaccination records. What began as a COVID-19 vaccine card fraud has expanded into an investigation of potentially falsified childhood immunization records, raising serious public health … Read more
The Madison Beer Effect: How Album Signings Signal a Shift in the Music Industry The scene outside Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon this past weekend – hundreds of fans braving the cold for a chance to meet Long Island native Madison Beer – wasn’t just a testament to her popularity. It was a … Read more
The Rising Tide of Youth Gambling: What’s Next? The story of the Nassau resident who lost his savings to online sports betting is becoming increasingly common. As highlighted in a recent Newsday investigation, a surge in youth gambling is sweeping across Long Island and beyond, fueled by the accessibility of mobile apps and a misunderstanding … Read more