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Once thought a 'death sentence,' more pancreatic cancer patients are defying the odds thanks in part to LI's Lustgarten Foundation

Long Island has been Ground Zero in the battle against pancreatic cancer, once believed rare and incurable.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCold Spring Harbor lab study may show promise for preventing pancreatic cancer

Aging alone: What LI's solo agers should know6m read

I Do!: She first caught his eye way back in Sabbath school1m read

Rockville Centre teen helped create an altar for the ages1m read

Baldwin PTA is champ in NY literacy contest3m read

Video

'Since I put this in my head to do it, I've gotten over 70 stations'

Rick Guidal of Floral Park is on a railroad journey. His goal? To visit all 126 Long Island Rail Road stations. Newsday Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

MORE ON THIS TOPICOne man, 126 train stops. Floral Park man on a quest to visit every LIRR station

Travel & Experiences

Arnold Palmer or a mint julep-flavored brew? How to become an LI home beer brewer.1m read

This canning class will help you preserve summer's bounty1m read

Step into another era: How to become a historic reenactor1m read

Ever wanted to foster a shelter pet? Here's how.1m read

Share a book, take a book, meet your neighbors: How to make your own Little Free Library1m read

Where to find bread baking classes on LI1m read

Love

I Do!: Their love began with a bite of her pizza crust during a Huntington bar crawl1m read

I Do!: It all started because he was the 'Z' she needed to complete a scavenger hunt1m read

I Do!: After overcoming a house fire, Copiague couple celebrates their love with a creative, DIY wedding1m read

I Do!: These two Suffolk County employees eloped in fabulous Las Vegas1m read

I Do!: They're both Mets fans. Naturally, Mr. and Mrs. Met were at the wedding.1m read

I Do!: One look during freshman year of college was all it took1m read

Money & Retirement

Seniors Calendar: LI event listings1m read

Class reunions in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens6m read

My Turn: The pope isn't retiring. Neither am I.2m read

Ask the clergy: What is your most cherished holiday memory?2m read

My Turn: 30 years after his last race, a runner makes his return2m read

Asking the Clergy: How can faith help a divided nation?2m read

Hometown Heroes

Quick-thinking LI teen saves mom, wins Girl Scouts lifesaving honor1m read

Rockville Centre teen helped create an altar for the ages1m read

East Islip teen on a mission to promote literacy for all1m read

This Hempstead pastor quietly helps shoppers make ends meet1m read

Wantagh man honored for his work helping abandoned infants and mothers in crisis1m read

Holtsville man empowers the vulnerable through jiu-jitsu1m read

Stress Less

50,000 extra calories needed during pregnancy1m read

Jersey Shore rental market plummets. What's going on?1m read

'Adult-onset acne' more common than you think1m read

House-rich, but cash-poor? Options for homeowners5m read

What's the best mosquito repellent? 1m read

Could a 'body double' help you with money tasks?1m read

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