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Bill would require opioid warnings in pharmacies
Posted: Updated:A bill proposed in Nassau County would require pharmacies to warn their customers about the addictive dangers of opioid drugs.
County Democratic legislators filed a bill Monday that they say will increase awareness about the potential for addiction amid the national opioid epidemic. The Pharmacy Opioid Notice Law would mandate that warnings be posted in pharmacies, so that everyone who picks up an opioid prescription would be faced with a warning at the counter.
"This is a hidden danger," says Nassau Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove). "As a mom, as a legislator, I hope that this is passed unanimously."
If passed, pharmacies would pay a fine for every day the notice is not posted.
The Long Island Pharmacists Society says many independent pharmacists already hand out information about addiction with prescriptions.
Lawmakers say that in 2016, there were nearly 500 opioid-related deaths on Long Island.
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Officials: Driver drank 6 beers before deadly crash
Officials: Driver drank 6 beers before deadly crash
The accident happened Sunday morning on Route 48 between Chapel and Moores lanes.
The accident happened Sunday morning on Route 48 between Chapel and Moores lanes.
Jury deliberations continue in Skelos corruption retrial
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Jurors continued to deliberate Monday in the corruption retrial of former state Sen. Dean Skelos, of Rockville Centre.
Jurors continued to deliberate Monday in the corruption retrial of former state Sen. Dean Skelos, of Rockville Centre.
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $375M
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $375M
If you're the only winner and take the one-time lump-sum payout, you'll walk away with $150 million after taxes.
If you're the only winner and take the one-time lump-sum payout, you'll walk away with $150 million after taxes.
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russian meddling
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russian meddling
"I don't see any reason why Russia would interfere in the 2016 election,' Trump said.
"I don't see any reason why Russia would interfere in the 2016 election,' Trump said.
LI business leaders use Prime Day to highlight online sales tax collection
LI business leaders use Prime Day to highlight online sales tax collection
The group of small business leaders rallied behind an effort to pass a state law ensuring out-of-state e-commerce entities pay their fair share.
The group of small business leaders rallied behind an effort to pass a state law ensuring out-of-state e-commerce entities pay their fair share.
Business Briefs: Comcast, Facebook, We-Work
Business Briefs: Comcast, Facebook, We-Work
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
New effort aims to protect animals in cars from extreme heat
New effort aims to protect animals in cars from extreme heat
There's a new effort to protect animals in cars from extreme heat.
There's a new effort to protect animals in cars from extreme heat.
Amtrak work, commuter issues lead to LIRR troubles Mon.
Amtrak work, commuter issues lead to LIRR troubles Mon.
A pair of problems led to a tough morning for Long Island Rail Road riders.
A pair of problems led to a tough morning for Long Island Rail Road riders.
Strong to severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon
Strong to severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon
Expect storms between noon and 7 p.m. with brief heavy rain and gusty winds. Some flooding is possible.
Expect storms between noon and 7 p.m. with brief heavy rain and gusty winds. Some flooding is possible.
Business Briefs: Amazon Prime Day, Elon Musk, ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’
Business Briefs: Amazon Prime Day, Elon Musk, ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’
Amazon Prime Day begins today at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and runs for 36 hours.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Photos: #LISummerShots
Photos: #LISummerShots
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
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