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The Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Room was unveiled at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success. It's a dedicated space named for Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer's mother, who died in February 2024 following a two-year fight with breast cancer.

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

Long Island breast cancer survivors talk about their mission to give back and support others.

Breast cancer does not have one face: Survivors share their stories

Mike Landsberg of Plainview is the executive chef and co-owner of Jackson Hall in East Islip. As a male breast cancer survivor he's made it his mission to help and raise awareness. NewsdayTV's Geoff Bansen reports.

'When you get that call, or you get that letter, everything stops'

Rori Zura was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 33. Today, she helps others as a cancer exercise specialist. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Movement is a form of medicine'

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The first new hospital in decades is among the planned developments. See what's being built in your town and when it's expected to open.

NYU Langone, Amazon, Station Yards among 20 projects that could reshape LI. See what's planned near you.

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Newsday mapped 20 major projects promising new homes and jobs, but raising questions about costs.

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Macleods Pharma USA has recalled two lots of a generic blood pressure drug.

Blood pressure medication recalled: Check your pill bottle

At least 15 Long Island hospitals across five health systems received recognition for patients outcomes in the areas of pulmonary, cardiac and joint care, according to the rankings.

3 LI hospitals among winners of 2027 Healthgrades specialty awards

The Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Room provides comfort for children while their parent or caregiver undergoes cancer treatment and is named for the Isles star's mother, who died of breast cancer in 2024.

LI cancer center unveils support room named for mom of Islanders' Schaefer

A child in upstate Lewis County has died after contracting the disease, health officials said.

State reports 1st measles-related death in 30 years

Experts say the trend stems from increasing healthcare costs, less generous federal payments to insurance companies and insurers' desire for profits.

Medicare options narrow as insurers drop plans

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Karla Waldron, executive director of Mondays Cancer Care, received her breast cancer diagnosis after spending her whole career in the cancer community.

'I thought I knew everything'

According to a Newsday analysis, Long Island's highest-paid nonprofit employees work in the healthcare industry. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon explains.

'It gives Long Islanders a better understanding'

According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I wouldn't want it in my home'

The 33rd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raised funds for research and supportive programming for cancer patients and their families.

'I walk for ... those who didn't make it'

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'It's very frustrating'

Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's like a curse'

Many workers are struggling to get money they are owed years after state and federal investigations found their employers liable. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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In Nassau County, about 4.5% of outlets tested were positive, similar to Suffolk's rate of 4.6%. Newsday Albany reporter Keshia Clukey has more.

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