North Shore University Hospital

Former North Shore University Hospital Patients Recount Identity Theft ‘Nightmare’

Attorney Bonita E. Zelman, who is representing all 12 plaintiffs in the case, said the hospital caused the victims undue stress.

2013/02/06

Officer Joseph Olivieri (credit: Handout)

Nassau Officer Killed In Action To Be Laid To Rest Monday; Suffolk Police Issue Traffic Advisory

A sea of blue is expected to dominate Ronkonkoma, as a police officer killed on the Long Island Expressway is laid to rest.

2012/10/21

Legal Battle In Right To Die Case Officially Over

Attorneys for 28-year-old Grace Sung Eun Lee and her parents told a state Supreme Court judge that the woman had agreed to designate her father as her health proxy should she become incapacitated and unable to make health decisions for herself.

2012/10/09

Family Reacts After Terminally Ill Woman Who Won Right To Die Changes Decision

There had been a legal battle about her decision to die after her devoutly religious parents appealed her request to be taken off life support.

2012/10/07

Family Of Terminally Ill Woman At L.I. Hospital Says Daughter Wants To Live

Grace Sung Eun Lee became ill with brain cancer last year and is being kept alive by breathing and feeding tubes at North Shore University Hospital’s palliative care center.

2012/10/05

Family Fights To Keep Terminally Ill Daughter On Life Support

Grace Sung Eun Lee, 28, became ill with brain cancer last year and is being kept alive by breathing and feeding tubes at North Shore University Hospital’s palliative care center.

2012/10/04

Overwhelmed By Uncontrollable Laughter, Little Boy Undergoes Risky, Complex Surgery

Imagine having uncontrollable laughter that seems to never end. It’s a one-in-a-million disorder that’s so rare, up until very recently a cure was hopeless. But on Friday, a lovable little boy was recovering following risky surgery on Long Island.

2012/04/06

Stories From Main Street: L.I. Couple Turns Loss Into Mission To Save Others

On July 5, Josh and Stacey Dubrow welcomed their first child into the world, but their joy was short-lived.

2011/11/14

Dante Francis at 10 months old. (credit: Carol D'Auria/1010 WINS)

Huntington Family Thanks Doctors For Saving Son Dante With Risky In Utero Surgery

Doctors knew it was a dangerous operation, but it was the only choice they had to save the life of Dante Francis of Huntington.

2011/09/15

L-R: Michael Mazzei, Dr. Ernesto Molmenti & Jamie Mazzei (credit: Mona Rivera, 1010 WINS)

Long Island’s Michael Mazzei Talks About Successful Kidney Transplant Made Possible By Son Jamie

For more than 20 years, Michael Mazzei has worked side by side with his son, Jamie. Now, they share more than just a profession after Jamie donated a kidney to his father earlier this month.

2011/07/29

Katrina Petway and Steve Michalik hug at North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY - May 19, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Former Mr. Universe Gets New Lease On Life With Kidney Transplant At North Shore University Hospital

As part of a three-way kidney exchange at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, former Mr. Universe Steve Michalik got a new chance at living.

2011/05/19

Mummy Lady Gauteshenu receives CT scan at North Shore University Hospital (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

2,600-Year-Old Mummy From Brooklyn Museum Gets CT Scan

The mummy, named Lady Gauteshenu, was brought to North Shore University Hospital from the Brooklyn Museum. With the help of modern equipment, doctors can examine what is inside the mummy without disturbing the casing.

2011/04/28

New Numbers Show Jump In Men Getting Plastic Surgery

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported a 2 percent plastic surgery jump nationwide in just one year. In the New York metro area that spike may be even higher.

2011/03/21