Tick season begins with great activity: how to protect yourself
Tick season arrived early this year, with an unusually high number of bites reported across the Northeast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Heat wave: Hempstead opens cooling centers and extends beach and pool hours
With dangerously high temperatures expected to hit Long Island this Fourth of July holiday weekend, Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti announced the opening of municipal
Extreme heat alert issued for Long Island with triple-digit temperatures
A heat wave will blanket Long Island with dangerously hot, potentially record-breaking conditions, pushing wind chills above 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week and threatening to
Not even cancer could stop her: the Puerto Rican filmmaker who directed from a hospital bed and today competes internationally
When doctors told her she would likely rely on an oxygen tank for the rest of her life, Ivelize Santiago felt like her world was
Safety tips to enjoy the summer season
With the beginning of the current summer season, local authorities urge the community on Long Island and NYC to take into account basic health tips
Temporary closure of 2 shellfish harvesting areas announced in Nassau and Suffolk
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the temporary closure of two shellfish harvesting areas on the North Shore of Long Island
Senator Martínez announces blood donation campaign in Hauppauge
Help Long Island overcome the recent blood shortage emergency by becoming a donor during the summer drive hosted by New York State Senator Monica R.
Mamdani promotes new measures to protect workers from extreme heat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday signed an executive order directing city agencies to expand protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, an
The Latino Commission on AIDS recognizes leaders in health, science and culture during its Cielo Gala in New York
The Latino Commission on AIDS, in collaboration with the Hispanic Health Network, held its Annual Cielo Gala on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Cipriani Wall
Understanding Cholesterol: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Heart
With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is and why it is important. Knowing your personal risk of developing