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By Kathy Sinkin, RN, CDE Did you know that Suffolk County residents have access to a wonderful program called “Yellow Dot”? This program is made available through the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, in collaboration with local sheriff’s offices, and is free of charge. The Yellow Dot program enables those who are in a serious…
By Rachel Lippmann-Turner, MS, RD Spring has sprung, and soon the farmers markets will be chock full of seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products. The colors are vibrant, and they might suggest the possibility of greater health benefits due to their organic designation. With your favorite items in hand, you head home hearing…
By Jessica A. Schreck, RD CDN Local Eating Resources I often search the web for local farms and markets in order to eat seasonally and locally. The Long Island Farm Bureau is an excellent resource. There are so many reasons to support local agriculture, other than the nutritional benefits of eating food picked at peak…
By Dinah Torres Castro As the holidays approach, many parents become exhausted with all the details. So much planning goes into making the holidays successful that we often forget about the days afterwards. If you are like me, you’re probably fantasizing about finally getting to sleep late each morning, and hoping that the kids will…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. Do you ever lament because your child is wise beyond his or her years, and not in a good way? Perhaps your 5 year old son came off the bus one day talking about how “hot” a classmate was, or your 7 year old asked you what it meant to…
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A Walk in the Park Wertheim By Tim Jahn, M.ED The Wertheim National Wildlife refuge is located off Montauk Highway in Shirley and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 2,550 acre preserve is bisected by the Carman’s River which flows into Bellport Bay and features a variety of habitats and wildlife,…