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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.

'You have to check your entire body'

Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, has been reported in Suffolk County. It's a rare disease that can spread to humans via ticks. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

How to avoid contracting tularemia

Seth Kurpiel, who suffered a broken neck in 2025, reconnected with the medical professionals who helped him get back on his feet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

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CEO Thomas Stokes said upgrades to the facility's aging infrastructure would cost "hundreds of millions of dollars." But there isn't yet a plan to replace it.

Hospital boss: It's cheaper to build a new hospital than repair NUMC

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Here are some questions and answers about the outbreak and how consumers can protect themselves and their families.

What to know about the cyclospora outbreak's current status

Although measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, a surge in cases — fueled at least partially due to a rise in vaccine hesitancy — has put that status in doubt.

Officials warn of increase in measles cases upstate

More Americans are seeing medical records online without consulting with a physician first, empowering patients but also leading to misinterpretation of results, experts said.

More patients are accessing health records online. Experts say that's not always good.

More women are reaching out for help, according to one support group.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial puts postpartum depression in the spotlight on LI

Moderna shares jumped this week after the company announced encouraging results from a late-stage melanoma trial.

Moderna's cancer vaccine hits key goal in melanoma trial with LI hospital link

One was found on a street in Bay Shore and another on a street in Islip, the Suffolk County Department of Health said.

2 dead rabid raccoons found in Suffolk — the 38th and 39th cases

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NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart talked to Medford's Matthew Schuster about competing in the 2026 Special Olympics.

'Every race, Matthew shows his heart'

McGorry received a life-saving liver transplant from a friend last month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm blessed that I have somebody like Sue'

Long Island's first new hospital since 1980 could increase competition and lead to fewer trips to Manhattan for medical procedures. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa leads a discussion with Newsday health reporter David Olson and Cindy Kaye-Fink, a heart transplant patient from East Meadow.

'It would be much easier'

There has been an increase in children ending up in the emergency room after ingesting cannabis, according to a new study from the state Department of Health. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Children as young as 5 years old hospitalized with cannabis poisoning

There have been 394 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in New York State since May 1. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports on what you need to know about the parasite outbreak.

'The spread ... is becoming more extensive'

DeVuono describes her scheme to an undercover investigator in January 2022.

See the undercover video of the DeVuono sting

The foundation paid for staff events at wine bars, a $2,000 limo ride and a Gracie Mansion gala. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'auria, Richard Kessel, current chairman of the Nassau Health Care Corporation and Albany Law School professor Randle Pollard discuss.

'It should exist for the benefit of the hospital'

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.

'It's just beyond upsetting that we have to fight for this'

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