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Ground Spraying for Mosquitos (file / credit: AP)

Nassau County To Conduct Mosquito Ground Spraying To Prevent West Nile Virus

After one man died from West Nile Virus and a number of mosquitos tested positive for the virus, the Nassau County health department has decided to spray the pesticide Scourge.

2011/09/20

Emergency crews participate in a terrorism response exercise - Old Bethpage, NY - Oct 21, 2010 - Photo: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880

Terrorism Response Exercise Held On L.I.

Nassau and Suffolk County police responded to a frightening scenario.

2010/10/21

A common head lice crawls on a piece of paper after being removed from the hair of a little boy - Berlin, Germany - Jun 22, 2007 - Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

L.I. Mom Gets Proactive To Stop Lice Infections

It’s a big problem among young children. Now, one Long Island mom is being proactive and trying to stop lice from infecting children in one school district.

2010/08/24

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