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New charges for doctor accused of handing out pain pills

New charges have been filed against a Merrick doctor already accused of handing out illicit prescriptions for a powerful painkiller. Dr. Michael Belfiore was first arrested in October 2014. Federal

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Aug 30, 2016, 9:26 PM

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