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Support Swells For ‘Captain America,' Long Island Personal Trainer Battling Rare Cancer
Mike Emmel isn’t facing his cancer battle alone.
Hundreds of friends, former clients, and community members have answered the call since the Long Island personal trainer and Blue Point resident, fondly known as “Captain America,” announced he was diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease.
The rare cancer of the cerebrospinal fluid and tissue covering the brain affects the brain and spinal cord, according to the Cleveland Clinic. There is no cure.
In Emmel’s case, the aggressive form of cancer has manifested as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, spreading throughout his brain, spine, and…
'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At These Long Island Eateries, Foodies Say
Often packed with eggs, potatoes, meat, and cheese, nothing screams meal-on-the-go quite like a hearty breakfast burrito.
But where can one find the best wrapped-up-tight breakfast on Long Island? Some Redditors think they know.
“Looking for Long Island’s best rendition of a breakfast burrito,” one user posted on the LongIslandEats subReddit on Monday, April 1. Their recent selections have proven “average but forgettable," they added.
Their fellow foodies heeded the call.
Of the dozens of suggestions in the comments, two eateries garnered the most upvotes: Roast Sandwich House, with locat…
This Long Island Bar Reigns Supreme As Best Spot For Brews, Voters Say
A brewery serving up both traditional and experimental beers and ciders has been voted as the best bar on Long Island for the fourth year in a row.
Po’Boy Brewery, located at 200 Wilson Street in Port Jefferson Station, is the best bar on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island's brand-new 2024 rankings.
Founded in 2013 by brewmaster Bob Rodriguez, the microbrewery offers a smattering of local and homemade ciders, beers, and sours — all with quirky names, such as “Lucky Honey Boo Boo” (a green beer for St. Patrick’s Day), “EyePA of the Tiger” (an American IPA), and “LL Cool…
