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Myths — and truths — about breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to gauge your awareness. Are the following statements true or false? more

10/9/14

RVC Lanes will host Maple Pointe’s Bowling for Breasts fundraiser on Oct. 24.

Maple Pointe bowls for breast cancer

Maple Pointe Assisted Living will be holding its annual Bowling For Breasts fundraiser on Oct. 24, continuing its month-long mission to raise money for the South Nassau Communities Hospital breast cancer program. more

By Alex Costello | 10/8/14

The Urban Cowboys team of Seaford will again be participating in the Autism Speaks walk, to be held on Oct. 2 at Jones Beach.

Walking for health at Jones Beach

They walk to help find a cure — for autism, blindness, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Most weekends this October, residents will gather at Jones Beach and traverse the boardwalk with family and friends, doing their small part to address these health crises. more

By Laura Schofer | 10/2/14

Football players should wear black and blue

Do we really want to see the bruisers of the NFL play for pink? As Breast Cancer Awareness month begins . . . more

9/25/14

County and Town officials joined Wantagh residents and business owners at the rededication of the Garden of Hope, located on Sunrise Highway just east of the Bellmore border. It memorializes local breast cancer victims.

Wantagh garden is blooming again

A community effort to improve a garden on the Wantagh-Bellmore border came to fruition last week, when a dedication ceremony was held with elected officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and residents. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/24/14

Receiving a check from the LI 2Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer is, from left, Angelica Medina, outreach coordinator, Sisters United in Health; Rockville Centre resident Alida Rubenstein, volunteer and hotline coordinator of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program; Ginny Salerna, founder and executive director, LI2DayWalk; Noreen Wohlgemuth, treasurer, LI2DayWalk; Heather Edmonson, program supervisor, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program; and Michelle Lamberson, administrative assistant, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Breast cancer hotline and support program receives grant

For the 11th year, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program is a beneficiary of the Long Island 2 Day Walk To Fight Breast Cancer, receiving a grant of $34,700. This grant … more

8/20/14

Comedy for a cause

The Valley Stream courtroom will be transformed into a theater this weekend, with a two-day production that will raise money for breast cancer support groups. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/16/14

To all of you dancing in the sunshine

As spring turns to summer and the best and brightest days lie ahead, I want to toss a bouquet to those whose lives are shadowed by serious illness. more

6/19/14

Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more

3/20/14

It's time to legalize marijuana in New York

Like a tsunami, a great social and cultural wave is moving west to east in this country, favoring the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana. more

1/16/14

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