Long Island History
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'If you don't use it, you lose it'
Mary Papilon celebrated her 108th birthday in Ronkonkoma where guests included family, friends and local officials. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.
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'A way for people to come out and experience different cultures'
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Holocaust center shines light on lifesaving heroes2m read
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'Don't worry' advises Ronkonkoma woman who celebrates her 108th birthday2m read
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