WASHINGTON (AP) - The only nuclear power plant in Massachusetts has increased security after two bombs exploded in Boston on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens. The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Mass., about 45 miles south of Boston, was already shut down for refueling when the explosions occurred.

Federal officials said Pilgrim has heightened checks of vehicles, materials individuals entering the plant and will take other steps as needed.

Nassau County is inviting local residents to take part in a competition that allows artists to craft artwork recognizing the spirit of the County in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

800-pounds of Long Beach boardwalk will be repurposed as artwork for participants to use. The privately funded competition will offer more than 20-thousand-dollars in prizes to those artist who capture Nassau's response to the storm.

Restaurant Hunter "Signature Dish" Recipe: Cherry Garcia Stuffed French Toast at Maureen's Kitchen in Smithtown

(Recipe will yield approximately six servings)

- Coat the bottom of a large mixing bowl with 2-3 cans of cherry pie filling.

- Slice several bananas and add the banana slices to the large mixing bowl.

- Add a standard household bowl's worth of white chocolate chips to the large mixing bowl.

- Mix the white chocolate chips, bananas and cherry pie filling thoroughly.

The nation’s first comprehensive energy/stimulant education and protection plan was approved overwhelmingly by the Suffolk County Legislature last night. After much discussion and debate, the Legislature approved Legislator Spencer’s resolutions that address the health risks associated with energy/stimulant drinks. This historic three-pronged approach includes:

Ø Prohibiting the marketing and advertising of stimulant drinks to minors.
Ø Prohibiting the distribution and sale of stimulant drinks to minors in County parks.