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Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance, via Zoom

Feb7

At the turn of the century, on Long Island and throughout the nation, eugenicists were allowed, unchecked, to conduct experiments on prisoners, psychiatric patients, Coney Island circus performers, Native American reservation members, and more, all in an effort to legitimize a false science. Join author Mark Torres as he discusses his compelling new book, Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance

Where

Hampton Bays Public Library

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Phone

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Price

free

Online: Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics

Feb7

Author Mark A. Torres will discuss his nonfiction book "Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance," register starting Dec. 30

Where

Hampton Bays Public Library

52 Ponquogue Ave.

Hampton Bays, NY

Phone

631-728-6241

Price

free

Online: Women's Heart Health

Feb20

Cardiologist Dr. Edlira Tam will discuss the contributing risk factors and common misconceptions about heart disease in women, as well as treatment options and suggestions for healthy lifestyle changes, register for a Zoom link

Where

Hampton Bays Public Library

52 Ponquogue Ave.

Hampton Bays, NY

Phone

631-728-6241

Price

free

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