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In all my years of working with local businesses, I have never come across one that has put others before themselves. Owner Stacey Wohl, mom of two children with Autism was inspired to start a non-profit organization and a business that serves the public incredible roasted coffees and great food, while also giving those with disabilities the opportunity to become productive people in society. |
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Huntington, New York – On December 2, 2016, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, the largest private radiology practice on Long Island, opened its newest location in Huntington, New York. The new office is located at 326 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington, immediately south of the Walt Whitman Mall and one mile north of the Northern State Parkway. This is Zwanger-Pesiri’s fourteenth office in Suffolk County and their twenty-second overall. This office brings the latest diagnostic technology, including 3T MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-ray, 3D Mammography and Bone Density (DEXA) scans to the town which is well known for being Walt Whitman’s birthplace. Whitman is among the most influential American poets and is often credited as being the father of free verse. About Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology Having over 50 board certified radiologists that have multiple subspecialties, and offering twenty-two 3T MRI units, seven 1.5T MRI units, three 1.2T Open-Sided MRI machines, twenty-five 3D Mammography units, five PET/CT scanners, and the first clinical outpatient MRI/PET system in the country, Zwanger-Pesiri continues to provide the highest quality of care and excellence to all of its patients. Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology strives to provide the most advanced technology available today, with a strong focus on delivering a quality of care unmatched in the industry. Visit the Zwanger-Pesiri website for further information at www.zprad.com. |
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 Rachael Severino is an 11th grade student at Sachem North High School in Sachem School District. This aspiring writer has a knack for the written word. She has penned short stories, poetry and is developing an impressive body of work. |
| With fall upon us, thoughts of pumpkins, candy, and of course costumes fill our minds. Halloween is a focal point in autumn; a time for childish delight and playful fear. While some opt to stay cozied up inside with a blanket watching a horror movie marathon, many choose to go out dressed as someone, or something, and get as many sweet treats as possible. Every year, there is an array of spooky, cute, and witty costumes available for all ages in stores and online. 2017 does not disappoint, with lots to choose from for every age, style and budget. For the youngest trick or treater, a classic and cute costume like a pumpkin or little witch is always charming and a sure way to garner plenty of candy. Fans of the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Disney Princesses will be delighted by the number of choices available, as will those who fell in love with the live action Beauty & the Beast or the latest installment of Pirates of the Caribbean. Unleash an inner Moana, Jack Sparrow or Groot for great holiday fun. Costumes mimicking Disney’s Descendants characters are quite the rage for tweens this year, following the release of the second movie. Tweens can easily look like the children of beloved villains in dark, elaborate and glittering outfits. Of course, this is also the age many choose to dress as the Grim Reaper or a psycho killer, embracing a darker look on the holiday. So don’t be surprised if your tween asks to be a voodoo priestess, zombie or other evil character. Once they wash off their make-up, they will return to their usual pre-adolescent selves. Teens who dress up tend to look for ‘punny’ costumes. Take a look on Tumblr or Reddit for more ideas than you can handle if you want a clever pun costume that you can create from items already in your closet. It’s cheap, funny, and enjoyable. Adults, if you’re really looking for a costume to terrify, Pennywise the Dancing Clown from Stephen King’s IT is the way to go. Very few are fond of clowns to begin with, but this clown, in particular, gives everyone the shivers. Expect lots of Game of Thrones characters waltzing around your block, along with the occasional Chris Pratt, from Guardians of the Galaxy or Parks and Rec. No one is ever mad at a cute puppy in an even cuter costume. So, if you have a dog, bring him along in his very own costume. Try to match his costume to yours for a perfect look (a devil to pair with your angel costume or the Cheshire Cat to go with your Red Queen). Note to all readers: cats will not accept this. Couples costumes are still going strong, but typically for parties versus trick or treating. Matching up from your favorite show (Cersei and Robert, for example) is a much better option than dressing as peanut butter and jelly. No matter what you do on Halloween or who/what you go as, enjoy your night and your candy! |
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 Tammy Severino is the President of RPC Development, a business and development consulting firm for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 20 years of experience in writing, from business writing to journalism to creative writing, as well as in event planning for corporations, not-for-profit organizations and private clients. In her spare time, this fashionista follows and writes about fashion, travel, and other lifestyle topics. |
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As the air chills and the last signs of summer fade, Halloween becomes a focal point for many. Some houses are decorated with mums, bales of hay and pumpkins, while others have spooky decorations that may send chills down your spine. Costume selections can be the most exciting for some as they plan for trick or treating, parties and perhaps, attending some of the great Halloween events and attractions you can find all throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There are activities for adults and children alike. So whether you are faint of heart or choose extra spooky frights, read on for a brief sampling of things to do on LI for Halloween this year. If you prefer an evening of frights and scares, Long Island has you well covered. This year, Nassau Coliseum has been converted into Blood Manor: Crypts of the Coliseum, a frightening haunted house attraction. NYZ Apocalypse in Deer Park has again created a fully immersive experience called “Total Fear”. Bayville’s Scream Park is back again with new rides, attractions and frightening haunts. Scream Park, which is open until November 5th, offers family fun by day and scary adventures by night. Hauppauge’s Chamber of Horrors offers spooky fun, with new attractions to scare and scare again. Over in Sands Point, Dante’s Inferno has both a Halloween Ball and a haunted house experience to both excite and terrify even the hardiest souls. And for the ‘not easily scared’ crowd, you might want to head to Farmingdale for Darkness Rising, a haunted house and immersive experience of the extremely scary variety.
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 Dr. Gold, Ph.D, LMHC, is a Licensed and Board Certified Clinical Mental Health counselor, with a Ph.D in psychology, clinical practice. She’s in private practice at her home office in Fort Salonga, specializing in relationships. A sub specialty is in integrating holistic methods with traditional ones. She is founding president of Happi Act for autism www.happiact.org a non-profit organization. She can be reached at drgold6@optimum.net. |
| Ideally, disciplining teenagers begins around age 4, not age 14, by teaching early about responsibility and right behavior. Dr. Walt Mueller teaches seminars “No Parent Left Behind” for strengthening families. (His credentials are impressive. Suggest you Google him) His brochure reads: “Life as a teenager in today’s world bears little resemblance to the world you once inhabited. If you blink, you might be left behind, forfeiting your opportunity to effectively lead your kids through adolescence and into a healthy adulthood.” Today many parents have succumbed to teen’s peer pressure, which is stronger than ever before. Our teens expect that they must do as peers do or be ostracized. We as teens came inside to escape peer pressure. Now, due to technology, they don’t escape. Teens need us as parents to speak influentially; “This is right.” “This is wrong.” Remember, it is only around ages 24/25 that the human brain is fully formed. We need to keep up with their culture. Over 92% of teens sleep with their cell phones at night. One teenager, looking at a pencil with #2 on it, asked “What doe s ‘hash tag 2 pencil’ mean?” We used to come home from school, change into our play clothes and go out. Today they don’t change clothes; they don’t go out. A comedian joked that he opened his front door while his son was behind him texting. Suddenly the son looked out the door, pointed and asked, “What’s that, dad? Dad answered, “That’s a tree, son. If you ever went outside, you’d have known that.” Keeping a sense of humor helps! Technology gives us an opportunity to discuss things of interest to them. We should think with them, not for them. Negotiation and compromise are key in encouraging your teens to make good decisions, to behave responsibly. e.g., your son Zack wants to attend a particular concert. You tell him why you feel attending would not be in his best interest. Then he must decide for himself. Zack is learning that he earns your trust by behaving responsibly and making good decisions. Teenagers need their parents’ trust. Hopefully Zack will decide that it was not worth 3 hours at a concert to lose that trust. Despite all the texting, social networking, and the like, this is the most alone generation. We want to discourage narcissism while encouraging individualism, encourage optimism, not pessimism. Being the example can help. They need us to value, guide and love them. |
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 Victoria is an accomplished animal educator and journalist who's been recognized by Dowling College and awarded by Congress for her work. Victoria also teaches in schools and libraries where she shares firsthand her knowledge and experiences in a series of educational programs that she’s developed. VictoriasAmazingWorld@yahoo.com |
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Dr. Jan Pol is a world renowned veterinarian with over 40 years of experience. In 1981 Dr. Pol and his wife Diane opened a veterinary office in central Michigan's farm country. The business was started out of his house and grew over the years to have more than 19,000 clients. Many people know Dr. Pol from his very popular reality show, ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’. His son, Charles, is the co-creator and Executive Producer of the show. The show follows Dr. Pol throughout his day at the clinic. It also features two other vets; Dr. Emily and Dr. Brenda. It currently airs Saturdays on Nat Geo Wild. Victoria’s Fun Facts and Tips: |
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 Kim Montenero is a freelance writer and craft designer. Her work has been featured in Reloved Magazine, Parade.com and The Huffington Post. She blogs at www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com where she encourages individuals to feather their nests with super easy and elegant DIY and craft projects regardless of their skill level. She can be contacted through her website. |
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Halloween has never been my favorite holiday when it comes to decorating. I think it stems from the fact that I don’t like to be scared. Horror flicks and haunted houses are not my thing, I’m more of an enchanted castle kind of gal. So I guess it stands to reason that I don’t want to deck my rooms out in skeletons for a whole month. However, I do like to dress my home up for the holiday. So what's a girl to do when the stores are stocking ghosts and ghouls? Well, DIY of course and what better way to decorate for Halloween than with glittered pumpkins. It’s a super quick and inexpensive DIY that will add a touch of elegance to your Halloween house without any of the fright. Whether you feature one as part of a centerpiece or toss a few of them on your hearth, they are guaranteed to stand out. And it seriously could not be any easier to do. All you need is a pumpkin, or a few, some glitter, glue and a paintbrush. This craft does get messy though, so you may want to work outside or over the sink or a large piece of newspaper. Now I used white glitter, because that’s what I had on hand and it worked really well. However, you could match your glitter to your pumpkin color for an extra pop. After all, pumpkins come in lots of colors, orange, white, green…and so does glitter. I used a small orange pumpkin. I began by applying a thin layer of Elmer’s glue with a bristled brush, to small areas to ensure even coverage. Then I just sprinkled the glitter on and moved on to the next area. I didn’t go crazy worrying about missing spots, any imperfections in coverage were camouflaged by the shine. When the entire pumpkin was complete, I set it aside to dry. That’s it. Close up it looks like a diamond encrusted orange gem. It catches the light and glows beautifully. Like Cinderella's coach. Dreamy. Which is exactly the way Halloween should be. In my opinion anyway. How about you? Do you decorate with glam or gore? |
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 Kristin has been working in the natural products industry for over fifteen years as an expert in holistic beauty products nutrition and supplements. Also a fitness instructor, she is passionate about the mental and physical benefits of fitness and encourages people to reach their goals while having fun. She just completed her first book, a memoir. Follow her on Twitter @kristinjoylavin or visit her website: www.kristinjoylavin.com |
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Halloween is the second most popular holiday after Christmas. Remember when you celebrate this year, keeping it fun is just as important as staying safe and being healthy. As fall kicks into full swing this October through the end of autumn, get busy enjoying the colorful bounty, delicious harvest and maybe even a bone chilling scream or two. Put on your fall sweaters and call some friends because there are many ways to enjoy the crisp autumn sunshine or plan your Halloween without trick or treating. Pumpkin Picking – Whether you are decorating with pumpkins, making soup or roasted seeds, picking your own is great outdoor family time. Loaded with Vitamins A, E, B and minerals they also provide your body with dietary fiber. Once you’ve picked your fave, start eating, decorating, painting or carving a jack o lantern. Be Safe – Remember that if kids pick a dark colored costume they should have something bright or reflective in their costume or have a small flashlight to carry if they are out at dusk or later. Be Healthy – Here are some ideas to give healthier options for you, your family and your visitors. Small bags of Annie’s real cheddar bunnies, trail mix, raisins, pretzels, non-GMO popcorn or tortilla chips. If you go the candy route then choose high quality chocolate or candies that are free of artificial colors, preservatives, flavor additives and high fructose corn syrup. There are great options for lollipops, gummies, licorice and other candies now, using natural fruit flavors, organic cane sugar and veggie colors – red from beets, orange from carrots and green from spirulina and they don’t taste like it at all! Keep in mind certain children may have peanut or gluten allergies so have two or three options so no one feels left out. Many of your favorite brands are now offering more healthy and natural options satisfying consumer demand. Halloween is a beloved American tradition that we can still carry on while offering healthier alternatives therefore exposing our kids to better options. |
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 Cristiana is a young writer who actively contributes to a Canadian travel blog, www.fareconnectblog.com, and writes creatively in hopes of authoring a novel one day. As a curious student living in France, Cristiana has developed a passion for discovering new people and places. You can contact Cristiana at cdcricri8@gmail.com |
| As a child, I remember trying a variety of dishes from all over the world, yet not always knowing what I was eating. “What’s that?” I’d ask, when a speckled, green sauce was placed in front of me for the first time in my little life. “Just try it, and then maybe I’ll tell you,” my parents would reply. So, reluctantly, I’d taste almost anything I was given, because that’s the only way you can find out what you like and dislike. (In this case, I learned that I loved pesto sauce). If you’re ready to take a risk like my young, curious self once did. These are some fresh ideas of exotic restaurants all over the island that can spark your curiosity and broaden your palate! Keeping it somewhat familiar for starters, Big Daddy’s in Massapequa. With its Louisiana style barbecue cuisine, you can enjoy their Jefferson Parish Blackened Gator, made with alligator tail meat, or try crawfish and its other Cajun specialties. Another example of our country’s southern cuisine is Tweed’s Restaurant & Buffalo Bar out in Riverhead. This restaurant serves bison in numerous ways, from its hanger steak accompanied by a wild mushroom cognac cream sauce, to its cowboy steak, grilled filet, T-bone steak, and even bison tongue. At Verde Wine Bar & Ristorante in Deer Park, prepare to try so many out-of-this-world meats. Verde serves rabbit leg with shitake mushrooms and chickpeas, breaded pork skin, foie gras with mascarpone cheese, veal sweetbreads (veal pancreas), tripe with potatoes and carrots, and chicken liver mousse. You can also find foie gras and veal sweetbreads at Le Soir in Bayport, which even has snails on the menu as well. Other than some of the crazy menu options available all across Long Island, you can also find some phenomenal international cuisine. For instance, delve into Afghani cuisine in Huntington at Kabul Restaurant. Basil in Saint James offers some more Middle Eastern dishes, as does Zagat-rated, Ephesus in Massapequa Park, with its Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. You can experiment with different types of African foods at Taste of Africa in Deer Park, too. In the Hampton Bays area, you can go south of the border for some Caribbean food. Rumba specializes in Jamaican delicacies like Cajun grilled fish, jerk chicken, and duck empanadas. Although travel is such a great source of leisure, you don’t need to travel to far away lands to tantalize your taste buds with exotic food. Instead, you can travel to restaurants all over Long Island. The search for unfamiliar food could be a risky adventure, but you could find your own far-flung version of pesto sauce along the way. |
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 Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licenced agent at Signature Premier Properties, Gold Circle of Excellence, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com. |
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A scary looking treat easily prepared for Halloween. These wickedly delicious deviled eggs with scary black spiders creeping on top are sure to be a real crowd pleaser for kids and grown-ups alike! We all know there’s nothing like a classic deviled egg anytime~ but they can be especially fun as a spooky treat for Halloween. A go to party appetizer that doubles as everyone’s favorite. Deviled eggs are ingenious, using hard boiled eggs~ already one of the world’s most perfect foods, you can elevate them worthy of any occasion. So that’s the treat~ the real trick is having a little patience dissecting the olives into spider legs. Trust me … you’ll get bitten! Happy Halloween! XO Denise 6 large eggs hard boiled, cooled and peeled and sliced length wise in ½ To make: |
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| As fall approaches, pumpkin everything bombards your coffee, home, beer and all pieces of life until the holidays, why not give some fall inspired skincare products a try. Pumpkin is not only a fruit that causes pandemonium in the fall, but it contains incredibly beneficial vitamins that are great for skin. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C which aids in soothing and nourishing damaged skin. It also contains enzymes that will improve dull, dry skin and fight acne. A few pumpkin skincare items to add to your makeup bag include The Body Deli’s Vitamin C Repairing Serum ($59). It boosts lightening hyper-pigmentation and increasing elasticity. When looking for a pumpkin peel, Kate Ryan Pumpkin Enzyme Peel ($25) is a great choice. The pumpkin provides a gentle peel that leaves the skin exfoliated, brighter and hydrated. Rocky Top Soap Shop carries a Totally Pumpkin Soap Bar ($7) made of organic pumpkin puree, pumpkin seed oil and pumpkin butter. If you’re a “Do-it yourself” kind of lady there are many pumpkin body products that are easily made at home. An easy and effective Pumpkin body scrub is simply made with ¼ cup cooked pureed pumpkin and ¼ cup brown sugar. The brown sugar granules will help to exfoliate any dry skin while the puree moisturizes. While mixing up your pumpkin scrub save some and treat yourself to a handmade pumpkin hair mask. Combining pureed pumpkin, natural plain yogurt and honey will leave your hair silky and smooth in about 40 minutes and you’ll smell delicious! If you find yourself on pumpkin overload try apple as an alternative. Apples contain salicylic acid which fights redness and helps treat acne. Apples are also high in Vitamin A, C and Zinc which create a glow to the skin. Green Apple offered by Juice Beauty carries a full line of apple skincare. A great start is the Beautiful Body Gift Set ($39). The set includes a green apple cleansing bar, mousse hand and body cleanser, firming body moisturizer and age defying hand cream. The products are designed for all skin types and boasts benefits like visibly brighter skin, firmed appearance and a soothing element due to the organic aloe. The products are not tested on animals and contains organic ingredients such as virgin olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, white grape juice, grape seed extract and even bergamot. Whether you choose apple or pumpkin remember to pick up a luxurious skincare item to add to your regime this season. |
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20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000.
Winners will be chosen starting December 8th.
You will be contacted via phone if you are a winner!
