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Time to face the new reality of medical marijuana

Twenty states have passed laws allowing patients to access medical marijuana. Right now, New York state is exploring its options . . . more

2/21/14

Tighter gun control will save children's lives

If there were killers wandering America, randomly shooting kids in their classrooms, stalking our sons and daughters on their high school and college campuses, surely we would rise up and march on Washington, demanding action. more

2/6/14

A 2009 national survey on drug use found that prescription drugs are the second-most abused type of drug in the U.S.

Prescription drugs are a problem

Prescription drug abuse in the United States has spiked dramatically in the past few years, and Nassau County is no exception. Illegal use of prescription drugs has become so widespread across the … more

By John Maher | 10/2/13

Stay safe in the water this summer

Now that school is over, the action will ramp up at backyard and public pools as well as Long Island’s beaches. more

6/20/13

The Couture for a Cause: Joys of Life fashion show was organized by, from left, Esther Silber-Berg, Sharon Langert and Michal Weinstein.

Mixing fashion and philanthropy [Photo gallery]

Temple Israel in Lawrence was filled to capacity on June 4 as more than 500 people came out to support “Couture for a Cause: Joys of Life.” more

6/19/13

The Brandeis School collected nearly $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program. Fifth grade students Jacob Nessim, Brad Greissman, Yoni Glattman and Avi Nessim deposit the funds at TD Bank.

Brandeis students make a splash for charity

Students in nursery school through eighth grade at The Brandeis School in Lawrence raised nearly $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program. more

6/12/13

Lawrence resident Aaron Mandel organized a 5K run as a bar mitzvah project that raised money to help Deborah Shochet, of Woodmere. The start of the race.

Running to help a Five Towns neighbor

Lawrence resident Aaron Mandel coordinated a charity 5K Run in honor of his upcoming bar mitzvah, with the help of his parents, Gary and Yael. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 6/5/13

Temple Israel in Lawrence will host a fashion show on June 4 Israel that will benefit Woodmere resident Deborah Schochet and a kidney organization. From left organizers Sharon Langert, Michal Weinstein and Esther Silber-Berg.

Making a difference spurs fashion show

After being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” three months ago, Woodmere resident Deborah Schochet was astounded at the overwhelming support she has received from her family, friends and the community. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/15/13

Global travel gives wings to H7N9 bird flu

There hasn’t been much news coverage of the deadly H7N9 bird flu, but recent reports trickling out of Beijing demand attention. more

4/18/13

Teens must learn that they shouldn't drink

It’s impossible to know what cure will go undiscovered, what useful invention never devised, what art uncreated, what science unimagined, what wisdom unuttered because a boy’s or girl’s potential was submerged in vodka bottles or drowned in cans of beer. more

4/18/13

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