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Life on PurposeSeeing Easter through the eyes of a broken-hearted mother

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It takes the broken heart of a mother to remind us of the depth of pain and grief and just how much our indifference can cost.

Why I learned to shower in 4 minutes flat

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At one time, I was a normal person. I slept until the alarm went off. I made and then ate my breakfast, while it was still hot. I took my time in the shower. Then, I had kids.

In the KitchenLamb stew: welcome spring with a dish full of colorful vegetables and savory taste

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Celebrating spring with a bowl of stew might sound silly, but enjoying this dish on a cool spring night really hits the spot.

PBMC appoints new chief of radiology

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Thomas F. Mannino, MD has been appointed chief of radiology and associate chief medical officer at Peconic Bay Medical Center.

No more paper scripts: Doctors required to send prescriptions electronically to pharmacies starting next week

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The law is intended to cut down the number of fraudulent and stolen prescriptions, which will in turn combat prescription drug abuse, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Laurie Nigro Remember Goat Boy? I’m married to him

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He developed his first horn decades ago. It involved a bicycle accident and a storm drain. This time, it was a battle he lost with a New York City street sign.

In the Kitchen Not your grandma’s casserole: a one-dish Tex-Mex treat that’s sure to please

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Casserole: a dish that usually consists of meat, chopped vegetables, a starchy binder such as flour, rice, potato, or pasta and a crunchy or...

Suffolk health commissioner issues Zika advisory to students planning spring break travel to affected areas

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College students planning to travel to Zika-affected areas during spring break are urged to take precautions to avoid contracting, transmitting the virus.

State to stock Laurel Lake with rainbow and brown trout next month

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Laurel Lake is one of more than a dozen freshwater bodies that will be stocked with trout this spring, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced.

Fish-love rekindled, when three dogs, two cats and a pig just aren’t enough

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Fast forward seven years: the light had broken long ago, the plants were mostly dead. However, lucky for me, there was still enough sunlight to allow the algae to flourish.