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Greg Blass Gratitude is good for your health
How an ongoing 30-year research study of 678 nuns shows the connection of gratitude and a positive life outlook on physical and mental health and longevity.
Suffolk Closeup Is the horseshoe crab headed for extinction? Suffolk scientist believes days are numbered for these ‘living fossils’
Horseshoe crabs are facing possible extinction after 455 million years of life on Earth — largely because it's become an Asian delicacy.
Denise CivilettiLet’s say thanks to those who serve — around the corner or around the world
As we gather with friends and family to celebrate America’s national day of Thanksgiving today, let’s remember the people who serve and protect us each and every day, the people who make our country and our communities places we cherish.
In My OpinionFrom Obamacare to Trumpcare: What to expect if the controversial health care law is repealed and replaced as promised
An insurance agent who's dealt with the changing landscape of health care and health insurance for more than 20 years gives his insights on what will likely happen if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.
Denise Civiletti News vs. opinion, the need for intelligent discourse, free speech and all that jazz
“If you disagree with me, fine. Say so. But express yourself like an adult.” Denise Civiletti responds.
Denise Civiletti Denise Civiletti: Yes, let’s save our country. From this man.
Trump has no respect for our Constitution, for our laws, our courts, or our people. He doesn’t care a lick about you or your family. As amply demonstrated by his business record, his only concern is himself.
Greg Blass Charter schools have led a barely perceptible but much-needed revolution in public education
Charter schools have opened the way for wider acceptance of school choice and the "no excuse" college prep schools for low-income kids.
Suffolk Closeup Bellone’s budget, which comptroller calls ‘fraught with peril,’ set for legislative vote Wednesday in Riverhead
Borrowing to fund police retirement payouts, over-reliance sales tax receipts and one-shot revenues sources: it's all a recipe for disaster, county comptroller says.
Denise Civiletti An opinion about opinions. And no, I don’t support Donald Trump for president
I haven't shared my opinions much, for a host of reasons. Yesterday, someone I’ve known a long time, someone I thought knew me well enough to not have to ask, inquired if I am supporting Trump.
I was dumbfounded for a second. But it made me realize how silent I've been.
