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In 1969, the Stonewall Inn was a hole-in-the-wall gay bar, a plain, two-story structure operated by the Mafia. No one would have suspected . . . more

10/20/16

Support the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act

A five-year study undertaken by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that U.S. firefighters develop malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, at twice the rate of the general population. The study also revealed . . . more

9/8/16

Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nassau County

June 5 marked 35 years since the first cases of HIV were reported in New York and San Francisco. Although we have made great strides in HIV prevention, care and treatment, we still have a long way to … more

By Anthony Santella | 7/21/16

Lift the restrictions on gay men donating blood

In the aftermath of the massacre in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, Central Floridians rushed to local blood banks to help those in need. Unfortunately, many of them were turned away because of their sexual orientation. more

6/23/16

Former RVCPD Commissioner Jack McKeon, left, was one of the first people on Long Island to receive a new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. Doctors Jaydeep Kadam and Kostas Sideridis, from Northwell Health's gastroenterology unit, performed the quick surgery to install a medication pump, which allows McKeon to live tremor-free for up to 16 hours a day. He's pictured here with his neurologist, Dr. Paul Wright.

Former Rockville Centre police commissioner receives new Parkinson’s treatment

Jack McKeon, 64, has dedicated his life to public service. He spent 37 years at the Rockville Centre police department, 19 as its commissioner, served two years active duty in the military, was a … more

6/8/16

Muhammad Ali, who died last Friday at age 74 of septic shock, was a three-time world heavyweight champion, but is just as remembered for what he did outside the ring.

Long Beach reacts to Muhammad’s Ali’s death

For people around the world, the news that former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali died last Friday at age 74 undoubtedly spurred memories of the boxer’s greatest fights, grandiose trash talk and unyielding stance against the Vietnam War that brought charges of draft evasion during the prime of his career. But many Long Beach residents also remember him as a giver. more

By Ben Strack | 6/8/16

A chapter in a life, 800 words or less

Twenty-three years after the fact, I have decided to write about a personal time in my life. more

4/21/16

Obamacare’s deleterious effect on the war on drugs

Not only is Obamacare a poor health care plan from a policy perspective, but now many doctors and health care professionals believe that it is contributing to one of the worst epidemics facing this nation, our state and Long Island: opioid addiction more

4/21/16

Gianna Farley, center, and Lauren Torres were happy to have their faces painted at the East Meadow Jewish Center’s “Purim Party with a Purpose” event on Sunday.

East Meadow Jewish Center celebrates ‘Purim with a Purpose’

A cast of tiny characters sang, ran jumped and paraded around the East Meadow Jewish Center on Sunday to celebrate a holiday and raise money for worthy causes. Costume-clad kids and their families … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/24/16

Thomas and Melissa Onorato administer nutrients intravenously to their son over the course of 16 hours every day.

Healing through the heart

On Sept. 10, 2013, Thomas Onorato and his wife, Melissa, of Franklin Square, welcomed their first child. Four days later, they almost lost him. Thomas Kevin Onorato was born with microvillus … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

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