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He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The settlement approved in federal court is one of the largest to resolve a local wage theft complaint in recent years. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva has more.

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Max Penzer and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds.

Pediatric cancer survivor advocates for more research funding

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The case involved an Islip Town resident who is older than 50 and was hospitalized after experiencing symptoms in late August.

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Unlike the early years of the pandemic, few patients are ending up in intensive care or dying.

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County Executive Ed Romaine said the county could increase fines or institute helmet requirements similar to those for motorcycle riders.

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The new center is roughly 50% larger than Northwell's previous center at the New Hyde Park hospital.

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The Willens are one of the countless families staring down an impossible choice, and its multitude of consequences.

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The report examined state and federal oversight of nursing homes nationwide from 2022-2024.

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ScieGen Pharmaceuticals wants to build a 60,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in Hauppauge to meet consumer demand. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Northwell's WTC Health Program has seen a jump over three years in certified cancer cases among first responders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Healthcare leaders and experts have long suggested that Nassau University Medical Center could improve its finances by selling or leasing real estate. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

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St. James man who worked at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Male Ground Zero workers diagnosed with breast cancer

New York lawmakers from both parties, and 9/11 victim advocates, are raising concerns about the pace in filling the vacancies for the program that provides health care to more than 140,000 first responders, recovery workers and civilians diagnosed with cancers and other diseases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

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President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

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During a tour of the public hospital's campus, CEO Thomas Stokes said upgrades to aging infrastructure would cost "hundreds of millions of dollars." But there aren't yet plans to replace it. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

'It would cost hundreds of millions of dollars'

The test represents the latest effort to combat Lyme, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with local experts on what you can do to prevent this disease.

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