Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week.
2 pedestrian deaths shake Roslyn community

Tragedy struck the Roslyn community twice Monday, March 9, when two women were killed in separate pedestrian crashes in Nassau County
Great Neck doctor gets seven years for illegally prescribing oxycodone

A Great Neck doctor was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegally prescribing oxycodone without a legitimate medical purpose and defrauding health insurers, federal prosecutors said.
Village of Great Neck faces backlash after issuing 400 summonses for snow-related violations

Before the Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees even started its Tuesday, March 10, meeting, residents approached the board to dispute tickets they received for not shoveling their sidewalks.
Hillside Islamic Center sues town after expansion request denial

The Hillside Islamic Center, a mosque in New Hyde Park, filed a lawsuit Tuesday, March 10, against the Town of North Hempstead, claiming the town used its zoning power to prevent its congregation from building an adequate place of worship, according to court documents.
Woodbury veterinarian sentenced for ‘torturing and injuring’ animals

Woodbury veterinarian Linda Pesek has been sentenced to three years’ probation for “torturing and injuring” animals, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly’s office announced on Monday, March 1.




























