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Published 3 hours agoVictoria’s Secrets | What a week it was
The week began on a solemn note, asking God to put me into the Book of Life on Yom Kippur, and ended with seeing an impactful documentary tribute to a man who put many people into the “Book of Life,” Raoul Wallenberg. Celebrating the holiday with my family sitting by my side in…
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Published 4 hours agoOp-Ed: It’s Medicare season, don’t let AI pick your plan
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare drug plan, there may be an envelope from that plan on your kitchen counter right now, somewhere under the PSEG bill. Inside is the Annual Notice of Change. Your plan sends one each fall, and it describes what will be different…
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Published 4 hours agoOp-Ed: Excerpt of a Rosh Hashanah sermon
It might appear that the worldwide torrent of antisemitism, much of it masquerading as opposition to Israel, is new. Jewish authors are shunned by publishers or have readings cancelled. Jewish musicians are unwelcome at festivals. Here and around the world, visibly Jewish people…
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Published October 03Preventing falls: Simple steps to protect your independence
For older adults, a fall can be much more than a temporary setback. It can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, loss of independence and, in severe cases, paralysis or death. The good news is that many falls can be prevented by identifying risks early and taking steps to…
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Published October 02Going Places: With Ikon Pass, Explore 70 Mountain Destinations Across 10 Countries on 3 Continents
Edited by Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com With the potential for a Super El Niño winter and a wide range of new offerings debuting across 10 countries on three continents, Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to gear up for an exceptional winter…
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Published October 01October Horoscopes by PsychicDeb
Aries – You may have been spending or saving too much money and it’s clear that a rebalancing is in order. If you’re to find pleasure, you have it within yourself to find your balance. Taurus – You’re waiting to jump into new adventures with renewed vigor. You now have the…
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Published September 30Capybara Pups Born at Long Island Game Farm
Four capybara pups were born Friday, Sept. 18, at the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park in Manorville, according to the park. The pups were born at about 7 p.m. to Lily, their mother, and are healthy and doing well, the park said. Native to South America, capybaras are the…
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Published September 29For dogs, stopping to smell the flowers is essential
Humans are always in a hurry. When we walk our dogs, we tend to want to keep moving. When a dog stops to sniff for what seems like an eternity, the instinct may be to tug the leash and go, but what if the stop-and-sniff is actually the most important part of the walk?…
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Published September 28Long Island Ducks win 2026 Atlantic League championship, fifth title in franchise history
The Long Island Ducks are once again baseball champions after winning the 2026 Atlantic League Championship Series. The Ducks completed the three-game sweep against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Friday, Sept. 25, winning 7-2. The title marks Long Island’s fifth, tying the…
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Published September 28Billy Joel’s motorcycle collection coming to NY auction
Billy Joel is putting more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection up for auction, giving collectors a chance to own bikes tied to the Grammy-winning musician’s long history as a motorcycle enthusiast. The collection will be offered Nov. 20 and 21 at the Javits Center in…
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Published September 26Islanders taste test introduces interesting new foods to UBS Arena
Hockey season is rapidly approaching, with less than a week before the Florida Panthers take on the Carolina Hurricanes. To celebrate the new campaign, the New York Islanders hosted the 2026-27 Food and Beverage Tasting Showcase, where several new and unique food items were…
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Published September 24Nor’easter brings flooding, power outages to Long Island
A powerful nor’easter downed hundreds of trees, flooded streets in coastal areas, and caused widespread property damage and power outages this weekend on Long Island. The peak wind gust on Long Island was 81mph reported at Montauk Point and the highest rainfall amount was 3.3…