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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?

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Leah Bush graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2005 with a Bachelors in Philosophy and Pre-Law. Her work with the American Red Cross National Headquarters Hurricane Katrina Recovery Project in Washington, D.C. fostered an interest in investigative writing which led to the beginning of her journalism career at a blog where she wrote about domestic and international social activism issues. While continuing to blog, Leah worked as a stringer with The Oyster Bay Guardian newspaper in her hometown of Oyster Bay, NY and for multiple Patch sites throughout Long Island. She is honored to be the editor of both Syosset Patch and Glen Cove Patch.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?

News and notes from the town of Huntington.
Emergency contact information and tips from police, fire departments.
Eatons Neck Station receives new boat, will allow for more efficient rescue missions.
Eatons Neck Station receives new boat, will allow for more efficient rescue missions.
A rundown of family-friendly events this Halloween weekend.
John Pappias to be sentenced in December, faces separate DWI charges.
Five things to know or do in the community.
John Pappias to be sentenced in December, faces separate DWI charges.
Five things to know or do in the community.
Pumpkin painting, costume contest, music and more Sunday.
Aidan Dwyer submits solar panel innovation in 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Would you want an ice skating rink downtown?
Patch reports on crime from around Long Island.
Five things to know or do in the community.
Farmers market parking situation is at top of list for group.