By Julianne Mosher Larry Ryan of Port Jefferson Station is known to keep busy with different projects and volunteerism, but he stays modest about the...

By Peggy Spellman Hoey Coastal Steward Long Island has a three-pronged plan of attack in an unending, dirty battle — the one all environmentalists have...

Rob Bentivegna, a former firefighter and general handyman for Rocky Point Fire District often goes unnoticed.  Usually a cheerful and magnanimous guy, Bentivegna allows other...

By Beverly C. Tyler The first Christmas card was designed by John Callcott Horsley for Henry Cole of England, later Sir Henry Cole. Cole was...

By Irene Ruddock The artist at workI am immersed in art in all I do as art is infused in my soul. I dream of...

By Stephanie Quarles New York State took an important step in July toward reducing our state’s “contribution” to global warming when Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D)...

Maintaining your mobility is crucial We have made great strides in reducing mortality from heart attacks. When we compare cardiovascular disease — heart disease and...

By Daniel Dunaief When people buy a bag of potato chips, they often find that half of the bag is filled with air. The same...

After experiencing a stroke, Denise woke up to a shower of get well trinkets, flowers and balloons, but there was one item that stuck...

Update: Richard has been adopted! This week's Shelter Pet of the Week is Richard, a 10-month-old classic brown tabby cat rescued by Kent Animal Shelter...