Health and Lifestyle
Suffolk’s Kratom Debate Continues
RIVERHEAD - At Tuesday's General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead, the discussion about what the County should do regarding the drug...
Just a Few Long-Lost Words
Just a Few Long-Lost Words
By PJ Balzer
Social media has the potential to be a pretty dark place these days. As a matter of fact, the...
New Twists on Butternut Squash Soup
By Nancy Vallarella
Butternut squash is a fall staple, gracing autumn menus with its sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant color. It’s easy to grow, lasts...
Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run: Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House
By Ashley PavlakisPhoto credit - Stony Brook Medicine
The first annual Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run took place in Stony Brook over the weekend to...
It’s Pumpkin Season!
By Nancy Vallarella
When the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s officially pumpkin season on Long Island! While many pumpkins end up as...
Capturing Summer’s Herbs
By Nancy Vallarella
Fall harvest season is here!
As we say goodbye to summer, there’s no need to leave behind the vibrant flavors it brought us....
Cucuzza – A Taste of Sicily on Long Island!
By Nancy Vallarella
Move over zucchini, there's a new squash in town! Meet cucuzza, the long and winding gourd that’s making waves, especially among Italian...
Eleazer’s Soul Food Is on Its Way to Mastic
Eleazer’s in North Bellport is the epitome of a mom-and-pop business. When I pulled into the parking lot, Jerome Eleazer’s uncle was outside sweeping...
Watermelon – The Juicy Star of Summer
By Nancy Vallarella
Ah, Labor Day weekend—the final curtain call for summer! It’s the time when we honor the hard-working spirit of America by indulging...
Raising Awareness for a Rare Disease
I remember the evening like it was last night. My wife and I were newly dating and out to eat at a popular burger...
Uncovering the Hidden Charm of the Southern Tomato Sandwich
By Nancy VallarellaPhoto credit - Nancy Vallarella
Imagine a summer day in the South, where the air is thick with heat, the cicadas are serenading,...
Family Estrangement on the Rise
The issue of family estrangement is a societal phenomenon that hasn’t gotten much attention over the years. However, lately more studies have indicated it’s...
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