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Suffolk energy-drink ban advocate: 'Won't be intimidated' by prank
For two years now, Tracy Trypuc has been Suffolk County’s leading advocate for banning the sale of energy drinks to young people.
The registered nurse and board of health member has frequently delivered public testimony on the health dangers that she says the beverages can cause, but one of her most recent pleas has made her the target of an alleged intimidation campaign.
On Dec. 13,...
