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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
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
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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
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Keep your teens — and yourself — safe on our crowded roads
Summer driving season is in full swing, and we’re out on the roads in large numbers. The absence of winter’s dangers can make it seem like a safer time to drive . . . more
Congress must renew the Zadroga Act
After the World Trade Center collapsed in a fireball on Sept. 11, 2001, a cloud of toxic dust enveloped Lower Manhattan. That dust contained a witches’ brew of cancer-causing agents . . . more
I'd press a button to banish football
I have a terrific photo of my grandson, Jacob, running with the ball for a touchdown. He was 9 at the time . . . more
Adam Lefkowitz, 4, was a fun-loving boy who was connected to the community before he died recently of Degos disease, his mother said.
East Meadow Jewish Center raising funds in honor of Bellmore boys
The East Meadow Jewish Center’s Sisterhood and Young Adult Division is honoring two North Bellmore boys by raising funds for worthy causes, with memories of their short lives in mind. The … more
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There were 102 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. in January, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In 2014, the country experienced a record 644 cases.
Measles outbreak causes a scare
A large number of measles cases in the United States dating back to last year has ignited a countrywide scare of a widespread outbreak of the highly contagious respiratory disease. more
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A law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 18 will give doctors more options when treating patients with Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The legislation was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Kemp Hannon, who’s sixth district covers East Meadow and Salisbury.
New law aimed to fight Lyme disease
Legislation aimed to improve treatment for patients with symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases was signed into law on Dec. 18 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. more
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Carpe diem cras. Seize the day tomorrow.
The Emanuel family –– including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel –– sure knows how to stir the pot. Rahm’s older brother, Ezekiel, recently published a hugely controversial essay, “Why I hope to die at 75,” in The Atlantic. more
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