Some 11 percent of Americans take the drug primarily to lose weight. Medicare has now moved to cover part of the cost through a federal pilot program, dropping the price to $50 a month.  When taken by ...

Pictured above in the left image is Councilwoman Jane Bonner, historical reenactors, Eagle Scouts Jared Cox, Ilya Bastedo, Robert Walker III, and Anthony Delutio, Troop 64 members ...

Catch a screening of 'Kung Fu Panda' at the Cinema Arts Centre on July 12. The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook kicks off its Summer Family Pop Up Series on July 9 and July 16 from 3 p.

SATURDAYS AT SIX CONCERT The Voyager Reed Quartet heads to All Souls Church in Stony Brook on July 11. * Please call or check the website before you go as event dates may have changed or canceled ...

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico joined Commander Fred Tartaglione Jr., distinguished officers, Legionnaires, Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion, veterans, elected officials and ...

Parrot at the Smithtown Animal Shelter who’s ready to rule your home—one chirp, whistle, and happy dance at a time! McLovin was found as a stray and, sadly, was never claimed. Like most Quaker parrots ...

Suffolk County Police arrested a man on July 7 after he desecrated a tombstone, threw rocks at passing vehicles and fought with police officers in Huntington. Michael Laraque was standing at the edge ...

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been awarded a $4.1 million grant from the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Office of Aging and Long-Term Care (OALTC) to offer training ...

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 12-road paving and drainage project in Rocky Point. Prio ...

Before the celebrations, though, local Long Islanders (and one Connecticuter) had the chance to consider one part of what America means with the question, “Who are your favorite American heroes?” Ava ...

Current statistics on the prevalence of osteoporosis should concern all of us. Approximately 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men will break at least one bone due to osteoporosis, according to ...

It’s never easy to lose a loved one, especially if you have been named the executor of their Last Will and Testament. However, many executors are surprised to learn just how involved an estate ...