Syringe Defects Lead to Infant Acetaminophen Recalls
As parents, we assume that medicines we give our children are safe and that they will benefit their health. But in November of 2013, the Perrigo Company voluntarily issued a nationwide product recall of 18 batches of acetaminophen liquid for infants due to a defect with the oral syringe included in the package. While the […]
Snowfall Totals from Winter Storms on Long Island
Over the years, Long Island has seen more than its fair share of snowstorms–from blizzards to nor’easters. Often, these storms result in serious damage to homes and property, as well as lives lost. Winter in Long Island is no laughing matter, and protecting yourself and your property from storms is key. Below I’ll recap some […]
Balcony in Long Beach collapses injurying 5 people
The city’s building department has prohibited access to second-story exterior balconies at a 64-year-old Long Beach apartment complex after one of them collapsed Monday, injuring five people. Scott Kemins, a commissioner in the Long Beach Building Department, said Tuesday that none of the injuries in the balcony collapse was serious but each person was taken […]
Dog Saves PREGNANT WOMAN and Her Baby
Have you ever wondered if it is safe to have a dog around babies or pregnant woman? Check out this story… A North Merrick dog is being heralded for helping to save the life of a pregnant woman and her premature daughter. The hero is a 1-year-old goldendoodle named Louie. Janelle Giannetta was annoyed with […]
Driving Instructor dies in auto accident – Four Car Crash
Local police officers responding to a Port Jefferson car accident said that a driving school instructor was killed after veering into oncoming traffic, hitting three cars. The Fitsgerald Driving School instructor, Leonard Sloan, was driving the school’s Chevrolet Malibu when he crashed into the other vehicles on 347 (Nesconset Highway). He most likely had a […]
