Jessica Castagna

Mar 26, 2024 | sbpress.com | Jessica Castagna

Graphic by Naomi Idehen. Help! I just dropped all of my toxic friends, and my narcissistic boyfriend is gaslighting me. He doesn’t understand that I have an anxious attachment style, and that I need him to follow the boundaries I’ve set because I’m so OCD. Am I practicing self-care correctly, or am I just a victim of therapy-speak? Mental health advocacy is booming online.

Dec 15, 2023 | sbpress.com | Jessica Castagna

Graphic by Naomi IdehenThe Birds and Bees Protection Act — the first bill in the United States that aims to prohibit the agricultural use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which decimate pollinator populations — has been awaiting signage by Gov. Kathy Hochul since its approval by the New York State Legislature in June.

Nov 7, 2023 | sbpress.com | Jessica Castagna

Photo by Jessica Castagna. An antique wooden school desk sits in the sunroom of Janet Schuellein’s new home in Huntington, New York. It has visible wear from childrens’ use, but the intact finish of the wood indicates it has not just been loved, but also cared for. The vintage school desk has been repurposed, with the desk end pushed towards the wall, while the outward-facing bench is the perfect spot for Schuellein to gaze upon the plants in her patio enclosure, or look over her kids’ papers.

Sep 1, 2023 | longislandpress.com | Vincent Anthony |Evan Miller |Jessica Castagna

Here are the top small businesses from Long Island’s 2023 Top Workplacees. Top Small Businesses on Long Island ROK FinancialIn the three years since ROK made a brand name for itself, the close team of seasoned business financing specialists has helped thousands of business owners obtain hundreds of millions of dollars in financing.

Jul 19, 2023 | longislandpress.com | Jessica Castagna

As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues health advisories and proposes tighter regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in U.S. drinking water, environment advocates have urged New York State to take quick action to protect residents from these harmful chemicals. PFAs are a group of thousands of chemicals that are known for their non-stick qualities and are therefore found in a range of household items such as non-stick cookware, clothing and furniture.