(Long Island, NY) Bideawee, a leading pet adoption and animal welfare organization serving Long Island and New York metropolitan area communities, announced a partnership with AHRC Nassau to offer Pet Therapy services.  Bideawee Pet Therapy volunteers will visit the more than 100 AHRC locations across Nassau County aiding seniors, adults and children in residential and day programs.  Bideawee Pet Therapy pairs of pet owner and dog or cat undergo an extensive training and accreditation program to become Bideawee Pet Therapy volunteers.  Working in cooperation with AHRC, Bideawee will match Pet Therapy pairs with selected Nassau county community-based programs.

“Bideawee is thrilled to be partnering with AHRC Nassau, which is recognized for its dedication to excellence in educational programming,” said Nancy Taylor, President & Chief Executive Officer of Bideawee.  “Our Pet Therapy volunteers are eager to develop relationships on a personal level with adults and children realizing meaningful lives in communities throughout the county.”

AHRC Nassau, established in 1949, provides a range of programs and services to support more than 2,200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-directed lives throughout the county.  Bideawee’s Pet Therapy program, offering unconditional love and attention from Pet Therapy pairs, has proven medical and emotional benefits for individuals.  Bideawee’s partnership with AHRC provides an opportunity for AHRC adults and children to establish meaningful connections with animals in an informal, engaging environment, while also reaping educational benefits.

Bideawee was a pioneer in establishing a Pet Therapy program when it was launched in 1986.  Today, the Bideawee Pet Therapy program is comprised of more than 100 volunteer pet pairs who visit children and adults in facilities throughout Long Island and metropolitan New York, including healthcare and special education facilities, community libraries, schools and rehabilitation centers.

Jerri Walker, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at AHRC Nassau, commented that the partnership with Bideawee is a natural extension of its affiliation with animal shelters in their local communities, either through AHRC volunteer support or donation of pet supply goods and materials.

“In building new relationships with the Bideawee pet therapy volunteers, people with special needs have the opportunity to make new connections through animal companionship, while also becoming more educated and inspired on how to become involved with animal welfare issues,” said Ms. Walker.  “They are ready to lend a hand.”

About Bideawee
Bideawee, which means “stay awhile,” in Scottish, is one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations. Founded in 1903, Bideawee has been cultivating and supporting the life-long relationships between pets and the people that love them for more than 100 years.  Bideawee provides an array of high touch services including adoption centers, animal hospitals, pet therapy programs, and pet memorial parks that serve pets and pet lovers on their lifelong journey together.  Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 humane animal organization and 100% of Bideawee’s funding comes from private sources. Bideawee operates one facility in New York City and two on Long Island, one in Wantagh, and one in Westhampton. For more information visit: www.bideawee.org.

AG’S Office Intercepted Designer Drugs From New York Wholesaler Selling Drug Laced Candy, E-Liquids, And Other Substances, According to AG Lawsuit

(Long Island, NY) Building on his office’s cutting edge work to stop the sale of so-called designer drugs, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office has filed lawsuits against Erie County-based Surrealistic Sensations, operated by Michael Jamail, and Rockland County-based Liquid Shop a/k/a Liquid Glass Shop, operated by Andrew Grogan for allegedly selling hallucinogenic and psychotropic drugs and street drug alternatives. These substances, known as “designer drugs,” promote auditory and visual hallucinations, sedation, euphoria, and other street drug effects, but can lead to addiction, psychosis, acute arrhythmia, asphyxiation and even death.

The Attorney General’s investigation found that the distributors named in the lawsuit were labeling dangerous products with names like “Green Giant” and “Psycho,” and in new formats like psychoactive eliquids and candies, then promoting and marketing them as “legal highs.” As detailed in the petitions, some products had practically no label information and most lacked comprehensive ingredient lists, warnings, and directions for use, as required by law. Without ingredient disclosure, adequate usage or warning information, the lawsuits allege that the labels are deceptive and the drugs are dangerous for consumers. The investigation revealed sales being made in New York and, in some instances, far beyond New York’s borders. In response to the AG’s lawsuit, a Bronx County Supreme judge issued a restraining order and demanded Surrealistic Sensations appear in court.

“The proliferation of illegal designer drugs is a national health crisis that is hurting New York families and communities,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “After successfully stopping more than 20 head shops across our state from selling these dangerous drugs, my prosecutors and investigators are tracking down dealers who sell these drugs online and in stores. There is one set of rules for everyone, and if your trade is selling dangerous, mislabeled drugs anywhere in New York State, you must stop — or we will stop you.”

As alleged in the petitions, filed in Supreme Court in Bronx and Rockland Counties, undercover investigations revealed that the businesses were violating state labeling laws by selling and promoting dangerous and illegal drugs in New York. As alleged in the petitions, Surrealistic Sensations, which is based in Lackawanna in Erie County, sold designer drugs online to consumers in the Bronx and elsewhere. Another retailer, Liquid Shop, promoted and sold designer drugs at a storefront located at 66 S. Broadway in Nyack.

These substances, known as “designer drugs” have psychoactive effects similar to those of more commonly known street drugs, but they are typically packaged with innocuous labels and graphics to give the misleading impression that they are harmless. Designer drugs have contributed to a public health crisis in New York State and across the nation, and attempts to stop their spread by outlawing specific chemicals have been of limited success.

These lawsuits are part of an ongoing effort by Attorney General Schneiderman’s office to stop the sale of designer drugs. The initiative, which began in 2012, successfully removed street drug alternatives and designer drugs from the shelves of numerous head shops across New York. The Attorney General’s office has filed dozens of lawsuits against head shops that sold designer drugs, which resulted in judges across the state issuing permanent injunctions barring 22 stores from selling these products. The rulings came after the office showed the products were illegal because their contents were not properly labeled, thus violating state and federal laws.

Between April and September of this year, senior investigators from the Attorney General’s Office made multiple buys from Surrealistic Sensations and Liquid Shop. Operating in person, on the phone and the internet, the agents purchased a variety of mind-altering substances including “Green Giant,” “Psycho,” and several psychoactive liquids, resins, and tinctures. The Rockland County investigation was prompted by a complaint submitted by a Suffern resident whose son collapsed and required hospitalization after inhaling product purchased at Liquid Glass Shop.

“The lawsuits filed today by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman render another blow to the K2 and synthetic drug industry. I applaud his actions for helping take more of this poison off the streets. I will continue to push for my robust package of statewide legislation to criminalize sales of K2, crackdown on businesses engaging  in K2 sales and bring our state’s analog law in line with Federal law to stop unscrupulous chemist’s from tweaking formulas to evade the law,” said State Senator Jeffrey Klein.

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) said : “The problem of dangerous designer drugs is growing and becoming an even greater threat to our communities. I applaud the Attorney General for continuing the statewide fight to keep these dangerous drugs our of our neighborhoods and out of arm’s reach of our kids. Together, we can eliminate these drugs out of our city.”

Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson (D-Bronx), Chair of the Committee on Public Safety said, “We cannot ignore the abundance of synthetic cannabinoids within our communities. K2 is an unregulated and potentially deadly substance and I am proud to be a part of the legislative effort to address this growing epidemic. As Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, I am proud that our state’s comprehensive legislative approach will enable law enforcement to target manufacturers and distributors without criminalizing the actions of vulnerable populations and substance abusers.  The Attorney General’s actions today and the bills recently passed by the City Council are strong steps toward keeping these drugs off of our streets and out of our grocery stores.  I thank my state and local colleagues for recognizing the seriousness of the K2 epidemic and taking swift and decisive action to protect the safety of our community. ”

“There is a completely new level of violence and unpredictability associated with these patients,” said Maja Lundborg-Gray, M.D., of Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. “This demonstrates the gravity of the danger posed by users of designer drugs. I support Attorney General Schneiderman’s efforts of getting these unlabeled, misbranded and misleading so called ‘designer drugs’ off store shelves in New York State.”

“An alarming number of patients being treated for K2 use and abuse at ACI Rehab located in midtown Manhattan are adolescents, ages 12 to 22.  The accessibility on the Internet and local stores, low cost and catchy names, such as ‘Scooby Snax,’ ‘fake weed,’ and ‘moon rocks,’ make K2 an attractive choice for young people. K2 can have very harmful effects including hallucinations, paranoia, seizures and spikes in blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.  The variability of the presenting symptoms and the fact that it does not show up on standard drug tests make K2 use and overdose challenging to diagnosis. Keeping drugs like K2 off the streets is another important piece of the puzzle when it comes to the war on drugs.  The legal and legislative actions by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Senator Jeff Klein are exactly what is needed to cut off access to K-2 in New York State and protect our children,” said Warren Zysman, CEO of ACI Chemical Dependency Treatment Centers.

The lawsuits seek an accounting of all commodities sold or offered for sale by the companies, including the name of each product, the manufacturer and distributor of each product, a description of each product, the wholesale and retail prices of each product and the number of units sold. Federal and state laws and regulations require that all consumer commodities, at a minimum, be labeled to describe net contents, identity of the product, and the name and place of business of the product’s manufacturer, packer, and distributor. Drugs of any kind must be further labeled with particularized directions for use and comprehensive, intelligible warning information.

Although federal and state authorities have outlawed certain chemicals that are used in designer drugs, and their analogs, in order to remove these items from commerce, these efforts continue to fall short as the chemists and producers providing the products to bodegas and head shops simply alter formulas and formats to stay ahead of the legislation and the public’s notice.

The Attorney General’s office has obtained an affidavit from a medical expert supporting his efforts to combat these drugs. Dr. Maja Lundborg-Gray of Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown told the Attorney General’s office that patients who have taken these street drug-alternatives are frequently violent and present a definite danger to the public and first responders who care for them.

Like the earlier cases, the lawsuit filed today seeks a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against the distributors, barring them from selling misbranded designer drugs. Further information about previous cases is available here.

The investigation was conducted by Attorney General investigators Chad Shelmidine, Peter Schottenfeld and Supervising Investigator Jonathan Woods.

The cases are being jointly prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General In Charge Roberto Lebron (Harlem Regional Office), Deanna Nelson (Watertown Regional Office), and Gary Brown (Westchester Regional Office),  with Assistant Attorneys General, Jim Morrissey, Jason Clark, and Sandra Giorno-Tocco. The regional offices are led by Executive Deputy Attorney General for Regional Offices Martin J. Mack.

Social Media Challenge Celebrates Public Education

(Long Island, NY) Today, the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) and the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) launched a new video social media campaign. Dubbed the Nae Nae Challenge, it is part of a larger social media campaign #IAmPublicEd that honors the students and staff as well as the learning that takes place in our public schools every day.

The challenge, which will take place throughout the state, has its participants proclaim “I Am Public Ed” and then do the Nae Nae, a popular dance. At the end of the video, the dancers then challenge others to do the same. The videos are then posted on participants’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Today, schools and individuals will take the challenge in New York City, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Rochester. More individuals and groups are expected to take the challenge in the coming days.

“Every single day, our public schools are full of successes. That’s a fact that too many politicians ignore,” said AQE’s Executive Director Billy Easton. “The Nae Nae Challenge is a great way of recognizing all of the accomplishments, big and small, that New York students enjoy daily in our public schools.”

“The Nae Nae Challenge is a fun way to shed light on something very important – public education,” said NYSUT Executive Vice President Andrew Pallotta. “It’s a shout-out to all the great work happening in our schools and a reminder to the public – and to policymakers – that public education deserves respect.”

Instructions on how to take the Nae Nae Challenge can be found at http://www.aqeny.org/news/videos/ After posting their videos, participants can also email them to naenae@aqeny.org so that they can be shared on AQE’s and NYSUT’s social media sites.

#IAmPublicEd campaign also includes make-your-own memes that participants can create and post on Facebook and Twitter.  The memes feature an individual’s picture and story on how public education helped him or her succeed. They can be made at http://www.aqeny.org/iampubliced/?success.

(Long Island, NY) The Paramount in downtown Huntington, Long Island is stoked to announce Kevin Hart: What Now? Tour on October 19th for two back-to-back performances at 7 pm & 10 pm. Kevin Hart has skyrocketed to the top of the entertainment industry as one of today’s most recognized and followed comedians. In August, Kevin Hart was the first comedian ever to sell out over 53,000 seats at Lincoln Financial Field NFL stadium. His What Now? Tour is already the most successful comedy tour in history. The New York Times claims, “Kevin Hart is a comedian built for the big stage (and screen)” and The Paramount couldn’t agree more.

The Paramount in Huntington announces Kevin Hart: What Now? Tour on October 19th for two back-to-back performances. Photo Credit: The Paramount.

Tickets for Kevin Hart: What Now? Tour will go on sale to the general public starting @ 10 am on Tuesday, October 6ththrough Ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone @ 800-745-3000 or The Paramount Box Office (open daily from 12 noon – 6 pm). Paramount Fan Club members may purchase tickets before the general public during the one-day, online-only, Ticketmaster pre-sale starting from 10 am to 10 pm on Monday, October 5th with password “PULSE”. To receive future pre-sale codes and event news for The Paramount, simply sign up on our website for our FREE e-newsletter today.

Kevin Hart began his career in footwear, but after an electrifying performance in a Philadelphia comedy club during amateur night his life quickly changed. In 2015 alone, Kevin Hart has starred in major motion pictures such as “The Wedding Ringer” and “Get Hard,” opposite of heavy-weight comedian, Will Farrell. Hart is also a force in television, executive producing BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood” which premiered its third season last September.

Hart’s non-stop work ethic has paid off landing him new roles in 2016 from the highly anticipated “Ride Along 2” to the action-packed comedy “Central Intelligence,” opposite of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. With his passion for stand-up and entertainment, Hart continues to tour the country to sold-out audiences and in just 16 days he will be making Long Island laugh during a back-to-back performance.

(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Police arrested a man after attacking an officer and fleeing from police at a hospital in West Islip on Friday, October 2.

Suffolk County Police First Precinct officers arrested Alexander Thomas in North Amityville last night at approximately 7 p.m. for several charges, including Criminal Possession of a Loaded Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree, False Personation, Harassment, and Resisting Arrest.

Suffolk County Police arrested Alexander Thomas, 25 of Huntington after attacking an officer and fleeing from police at a hospital in West Islip on Friday, October 2. Photo Credit: SCPD.

He was tased during the arrest and subsequently transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip to be treated. While at the hospital, Thomas complained of chest pains.

Today, at approximately 12 p.m. while being treated at the hospital, Thomas assaulted a police officer and fled on foot through the adjoining neighborhood. Thomas was captured by a Canine officer and his dog approximately an hour later.

The prisoner and officer were treated at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center for minor injuries and were released.

Thomas, 25 of Huntington, faces additional charges of Escape 2nd Degree and Assault 2nd Degree. He is scheduled to be arraigned October 3 at First District Court in Central Islip.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

(Long Island, NY) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a clean energy competition for colleges and universities in New York State. The competition will challenge student-led coalitions across the state to develop creative ideas to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions on school campuses and beyond. The three groups that propose the best ideas to invest in clean energy will each win $1 million to help implement their plans.

“Our State’s college students have a pivotal role to play in building a cleaner and more energy-efficient future – and with these awards, we hope to inspire the next generation to change the world,” Governor Cuomo said. “Climate change has become one of the most defining issues of our time, and we must act now to address it. I encourage students across our state to dream big, and help New York continue to be a leader in changing the way we think about energy and the environment.”

Richard Kauffman, Chairman of Energy & Finance for New York State, said: “Generation after generation, students at our colleges and universities have been motivated to find solutions to the most pressing challenges of the time. Today’s announcement by Governor Cuomo will help New York’s great student minds think big and turn ideas into action, driving the State towards a clean energy future for all.”

Student-led university groups, which may include faculty and other staff members, will be evaluated on their ideas to improve energy efficiency, increase renewables and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. Ideas and plans will be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in early 2016 with awards expected later that year.

The State University of New York and private colleges like New York University have already made notable strides in investing in clean energy. SUNY is on track to achieve its commitment to improve energy efficiency 20 percent by 2020 and NYU has signed the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment to be climate neutral by the year 2040.

The awards will be administered as part of the REV Campus Challenge, an initiative to recognize and support the colleges and universities leading in the clean energy transformation.

Governor Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) is designed to build a cleaner, more affordable and resilient energy system for all New Yorkers through a combination of new energy policies, state-wide initiatives and regulatory reforms. This protects the environment and supports the State’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent while generating 50 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. Successful initiatives already launched as part of REV include NY-Sun, NY Green Bank, NY Prize, K-Solar and a commitment to improve energy affordability for low-income communities.

Governor Cuomo made today’s announcement as part of New York University’s Know Tomorrow Day of Action, which is a student-led campaign on climate change, uniting thousands of students across the country as well as dozens of politicians, activists, performers and corporate partners. On October 2nd, 2015, students at more than 50 campuses across the country are hosting events ranging from performances and speakers to activity fairs and road races in an effort to educate millennials about the realities of climate change and push leadership to shape a better tomorrow.

Other notable participants in the Know Tomorrow Day of Action include:

• Former Vice President Al Gore (speaking at Stanford)
• Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts (speaking in Boston)
• Mayor Rahm Emanuel (speaking in Chicago)
• Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois (speaking in Chicago)
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (speaking in Los Angeles)
• Actor Ian Somerhalder (speaking in Boston)

This announcement builds upon New York State’s Climate Week (Sep. 22-29) initiatives including providing $175 million for five large-scale clean energy projects to increase electricity generation from renewable energy sources and a $35 million project to make Roberto Clemente State Park’s Harlem River waterfront greener and more storm-resilient.

Additional news available at www.governor.ny.gov

Not-For-Profit Committed to Raising Funds to Support Breast Cancer Research With October 8th Festival

(Long Island, NY) For the second year in a row, First Company Pink will be holding their annual Pumpkin Patch Breast Cancer Festival Thursday, October 8th at 3:00PM on the lawn of the County Executive Office at 1550 Franklin Ave, Mineola, NY 11501. Brought to you in part by “Got Checked?”, BZarry Events, Rick Eberle Public Relations, Promotion-Pro Inc., and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation –  100% of the funds raised will go to promoting breast cancer research in a star-studded event with special guest actor/singer Robert Davi, recording artists Corvaa, Nicole Markson and more!

Come choose and purchase one of hundreds of pumpkins on display on the lawn of the Nassau County Executive Building which have been painted pink and beautifully adorned and bedazzled with stones and such as a donation to this special cause.

First Company Pink is passionately committed to raising funds to support lifesaving breast cancer research. Their focus is to promote wellness and increase public awareness aligning efforts with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation aimed to fund clinical and translational research, and seek prevention before a cure is needed. Remain diligent, inspired, persistent and committed to reach their goal, First Company Pink’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch Breast Cancer Fundraiser is aimed at raising funds and awareness while having fun! With this year’s vendors Bangz Hair Spa, DeBellos Restaurant, The Chocolate Duck, Starbucks, The Home Depot, Josephine Rose Photography, Elite Dance Centre and more the festival will also feature Comedy Central Comedian Carie Karavas and the “Glow of Hope” dome-lighting ceremony.

This year Brandon Irizarry of  BZarry Events and Promotion-Pro Inc. wanted to make the event spectacular, pairing A-list celebs and musicians for a can’t-miss festival that will bring both awareness and funding to two great organizations helping in the fight against breast cancer. About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime, and in 2015, an estimated 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 60,290 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. About 2,350 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2015, and a man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000. Statistics like these are the reason First Company Pink and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation are stepping in to help fight back.

With Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano  making October “Got Checked?” Month, First Company Pink’s Second Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser is committed to help raise research funds with your help!

Come and join in at this great event for an even greater cause Thursday, October 8th at 3:00PM on the lawn of the County Executive Office at 1550 Franklin Ave, Mineola, NY 11501!

For More Information on First Company Pink, Visit: http://firstcompanypink.org/

For More Information on the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, VISIT: http://www.bcrfcure.org/

For Press Inquiries, CONTACT: rick@rickeberle.com

More About First Company Pink
First Company Pink is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in April 2010 by Donna Cioffi, as a selfless act of courage, following her own personal battle with breast cancer.  Donna along with others close to her, have experienced firsthand what it’s like to be on the frontline of the battlefield.  In the very first moment of diagnosis we are transformed into soldiers, warriors, fighters … forced to “choose to live”.  Blessed with the gift of a second chance we stand strong as an example of hope and possibilities.  First Company Pink will remain vigilant in its continued effort to eradicate breast cancer in this lifetime.

New Video, “Long Island Makers: Millennials in Manufacturing” will Launch Branding Effort to Showcase Growing Industry & Opportunities for Millennials

(Long Island, NY) The Workforce Development Institute (WDI), will be joined by Dr. Shaun McKay, President of Suffolk County Community College, New York State Senator Jack Martins, Jamie Moore, President of ADDAPT, Bill Wahlig, Executive Director of LIFT, Jeff Guillot, Founder of the Suburban Millennials Institute, Pat Malone, Executive Director, Stony Brook University Center for Corporate Education, John Lombardo, Associate Vice President for SCCC Workforce and Economic Development, members of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council and dozens of business leaders, elected officials, students and community activists to celebrate National Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 11AM at Suffolk County Community College Workforce Development and Manufacturing Center at the Brentwood Campus.

The event will launch a new effort to rebrand local manufacturing by highlighting the creative nature of the industry, as well as the many rewards and opportunities available to those committed to operating on Long Island, such as a young and diverse pool of talent.

During this event WDI and its partners will unveil, “Millennials in Manufacturing,” a video highlighting several of those Long Island Maker companies, their CEO’s and millennial professionals.  The event will also feature a panel discussion exploring the evolution of the local industry, the rewards and challenges of operating a manufacturing business on Long Island, the new trend of millennials looking to work locally and the career paths that are enabling them to innovate, contribute to business growth, and advance professionally.

DATE: Friday, October 2, 2015

TIME: 11AM

PLACE: Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood Campus, Workforce Development/Manufacturing Center (SEE MAP)

The Long Island Makers: Millennials Making Manufacturing video is an initiative of the Workforce & Education Work Group of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council and was possible through the support of the Workforce Development Institute (WDI), a statewide 501©3 non-profit that improves the lives of working men and women across New York State by providing targeted programs in workforce, economic, and community development.

UPDATE: Arthur Niebergall, 51, of Yaphank, has been identified as the pedestrian killed in the motor vehicle crash on Thursday, October 1.

Below is the original release.

(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Yaphank on Thursday, October 1.

A 51-year-old man was struck by a box truck on Patchogue Yaphank Road in Yaphank at approximately 8 p.m. The man was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.

Suffolk County Police are investigating motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Yaphank on Thursday, October 1. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.

The victim’s identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.

Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, Westbury; 9:30 – 11:00 am

(Long Island, NY) “No matter how hard we try to avoid it, every person has to address the issue of independent living as they undergo the aging process,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau).  “The growing awareness of the benefits of staying in your home as long as possible are widely recognized.”

Senator Hannon is inviting all Sixth Senatorial District residents to attend his “Aging In Place” seminar at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center (710 The Plain Road, Westbury) on Wednesday, October 14, from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by visiting kemphannon.com or by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700.

“Here in New York, the population aged 65 and over is projected to be almost 3 million, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services,” said Hannon.  “That is a steady increase, expected to continue, and we are working very hard to offer support services and information to help you stay in your home as long as possible.”

Featured topics include discussions of many resources available to local families, and to differentiate between Social and Medical model daycare; how to make Medicaid more affordable, including cost-saving programs, Medigaps, and how Medicare coordinates with Medicaid; “Staying in your own home,” with information on getting assistance, how and where to start; and a review of the options available if a senior stays at home versus going into a facility, how to choose the right one, how to pay for it, and more.