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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the set of "Rebranding Menopause," a podcast about menopause and women's health.

'I want to take away that stigma'

Federal data shows public housing complexes for seniors on Long Island failed their inspections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We are human beings that live here'

Retired city firefighter Kevin Williams from Patchogue shares his story on receiving a life-saving organ donation. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

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This Thanksgiving, Kenneth Spaeth, a retired NYPD detective and 9/11 first responder, is giving thanks for a new kidney, one that was donated to him by a Yaphank volunteer firefighter who passed away in May. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm blessed to be here'

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A judge will consider a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of more than 300 elderly residents of a Woodbury nursing home.

Judge to hear arguments as AG tries to block evacuation of Woodbury nursing home residents

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The Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation was planning an evacuation because it no longer could afford to pay staff.

AG seeks court order to stop 'illegal' evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

There was some vaccine hesitancy before the pandemic, compounded by fatigue when mandates were implemented, one expert said.

LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations

Four employees are accused by the NYC Department of Investigation of altering their mandated immunization forms.

Officials: Syosset resident among Queens day care workers who allegedly forged doctors' signatures

This is the fifth animal who tested positive for rabies in Nassau this year, officials said.

Raccoon in Roslyn Heights tests positive for rabies, officials say

If the state Department of Health approves an application for the center to go into receivership, the "temporary evacuation" of the 330 residents could be halted, according to a source.

Financially troubled Woodbury nursing home prepares 'evacuation' of residents, sources say

The plan would cover costs projected to grow to about $2.7 billion over the next six decades.

Deal struck on permanent funding fix for 9/11 health program, Schumer says

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The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

'Only gave you a 30% chance of living'

Long Island Cares has opened the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support in Valley Stream to help those with food insecurity in time for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Food is expensive now so this is gonna help me'

As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner, trauma expert Sara Glass says keep the focus on connecting with relatives, not on making a point if political conversations arise.

'This one is gonna be so tough'

Clarke field hockey player Rebecca Palumbo was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She has since beaten cancer and returned to the sport. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

'When I found out it was cancer, it was scary'

Some Long Islanders are concerned over new changes to Medicare's Part D prescription plan, which could drastically raise drug prices. 

'I appreciate every dollar that will be coming my way'

A recent study from the CDC found that high schoolers who experienced racism at school were more likely to turn to substance abuse and/or develop mental distress, Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has more on this story.

Survey explores link between racism in schools and student mental distress

With over 3,000 Halloween-related injuries each year, NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa talks with Dr. Robert Schwaner of Stony Brook University Hospital on how to stay safe.

How to avoid a trip to the ER this Halloween

State records show the owners of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Woodbury, tried to close the facility but didn't finalize the plans. 

'The question is what happens next if there's no buyer?'

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