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Robin Steinberger, shown with her husband, Barry, and daughters Jordyn, left, and Brianna, said her outlook on life changed after she underwent a double mastectomy in 2013 to rid herself of breast cancer.

Breast cancer survivor on quest to help others

It was shortly after the birth of her second daughter, in April 2013, that Robin Steinberger was given a diagnosis that dramatically changed her life. The 33-year-old, lifelong East Meadow resident had breast cancer. more

By David Weingrad | 9/30/15

The pink ribbon is the international symbol for breast cancer awareness. Brower Bagels showed support by selling pink bagels.

Pink bagels to support the cause

Throughout October, Brower Bagels in Oceanside sold pink bagels for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/29/14

Dolores Persky, of Wantagh, is now in remission for the second time.

The long road to recovery

Dolores Persky, of Wantagh, and Pat Goodovitch, of Seaford, believe their battles with breast cancer have made them stronger. Although each woman has taken a different path, both are alive to share their story. more

By Laura Schofer | 10/16/14

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

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

The Sacred Heart seventh- and eighth-grade girls' soccer team was the runner-up for the 2013 Nassau County Championship title. The squad ended the regular season undefeated and in first place before falling to St. Dominic's of Oyster Bay in the championship game 2-1 on Sunday.

Sacred Heart is county title runner-up

The Sacred Heart Catholic Youth Organization seventh-/eighth-grade girls’ soccer team was the runner-up for the 2013 Nassau County CYO Championship title. The championship game was played at Town Park in Merrick on Sept. 17. Sacred Heart fell to St. Dominic’s of Oyster Bay 2-1 in the match. more

11/21/13

Halloween: a relief from real-life horrors

It is Oct. 31, 1951, a bitterly cold Halloween. My mother and I are rushing home from the neighborhood bakery in the late afternoon. more

10/31/13

The best weapon against breast cancer is awareness

Breast cancer victims are our mothers, our sisters, our friends and, yes, sometimes our fathers and brothers. more

10/17/13

Breast cancer awareness: mission accomplished

I couldn’t wait for November. Once the calendar page turned, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was officially over. more

11/2/12

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