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State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, is pushing a bill that would ban the use of indoor tanning beds by anyone under age 18 in New York, saying they could cause premature skin cancer in young people.
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By Francis Berkman
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5/27/11
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For children with cancer, the chance to relax and enjoy activities in a camp environment is a welcome respite from the daily burdens of dealing with the disease. Sunrise Day Camp, supported by …
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Karen Bloom
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4/5/11
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Richner Communication’s new program REACT — Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together — has chosen Sunrise Day Camp as its 2011 beneficiary. Throughout the year, through stories and photos, the Herald will focus on this wonderful organization.
For more information about Sunrise Day Camp, its summer and year-round programs and upcoming fundraisers, visit www.sunrisedaycamp.org
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by Mary Malloy
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2/2/11
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Covering charitable organizations doing extraordinary work is old news at the newspapers owned by Richner Communications. Now Richner employees have decided to pool their talents and the company’s resources to do more for deserving organizations that could benefit from their expertise. The effort is spearheaded by a committee, called REACT, which stands for Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together.
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Mary Malloy
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1/19/11
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Last weekend, the Beatles invaded Oceanside.
Well, it was really just a Beatles cover-band, Strawberry Fields, but none of the hundreds of people in attendance could really tell the …
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Alex Costello
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10/6/10
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Former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, a resident of Rockville Centre, died at home early Sunday morning after a long battle with lymphoma. He was 76.
During his more than 30 …
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Judy Rattner
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8/16/10
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Though the temperatures fluctuated wildly last month, summer unofficially kicked off last weekend, and the hottest days of the year are fast approaching. Before you take off for the beach or the park, it’s important to take precautions.
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6/4/10
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Q. What can you tell me about plastic piping? My plumber said he’ll be using plastic pipes because they’ll flex in tight spaces, but I’m really concerned. Will they hold up, especially with hot water, and will the joints be strong?
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Monte Leeper
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12/24/09
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In 1992, at the end of my second term in the Senate, I was approached by several courageous women from Long Island. They sat me down in my Senate conference room and brought to my attention that Long Island was producing higher-than-average rates of breast cancer.
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Al D'Amato
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12/17/09
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Although it is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is also one of the most preventable, and treatable, forms of cancer when detected early.
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9/29/09
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