Richard Landry, of Glen Cove, began his workout like he always does. First, he grabbed the elastic cables tied around his squat rack and stretched out his broad upper body. Staying flexible is one of …
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By Joe Pantaleo
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11/1/18
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When Drew Nadler, 10, was a kindergartner at Barnum Woods Elementary School, one of his classmates called him fat. “I didn’t like it,” he said. “I wanted to change after …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/29/16
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The bowl of New England chowder calls to me. A chill has set into my bones and I feel hungrier than usual. Belly to brain: Need more fuel.
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10/29/15
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A. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! The majority of women tend to steer clear of the free-weights area at the gym. Strength training is one of the easiest …
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By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director
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4/16/15
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A: Come New Year’s, everyone is looking to focus on weight loss, but it’s important to also think about how regular fitness is going to make you feel year-round. I know how difficult it …
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Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director
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1/12/15
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When Dinkelmeyer Elementary School Principal Faith Skelos attended the first meeting of the building’s shared decision-making team last fall, parents and staff members in the group offered her …
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By Julie Mansmann
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6/19/14
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Valley Stream Central High School has had no shortage of distinguished alumni in its more than 80 years of molding young students, but it would be tough to find a graduate who has done more for the school than former NFL linebacker Stephen Boyd.
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By Brian Croce
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5/29/13
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Good for CVS! The mega drugstore chain, with retail outlets on every corner, is requiring employees to disclose their weight to the company’s insurance carrier or pay a $600-a-year penalty.
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4/4/13
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East Rockaway High School suffered extensive damage and lost a lot of equipment in Hurricane Sandy, including in its weight room, where students worked out …
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By Brian Croce
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12/12/12
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It is a magnificent monument to American corporate hegemony, a massive eatery capable of seating 1,500 patrons at once and serving up to 14,000 diners a day –– a day.
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7/19/12
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