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How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more

By Jim Belling | 3/8/24

Let’s be sure we don’t relive some of our history

Black History Month is a chance for us to celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made to the country. They’ve done this despite discrimination and oppression — something even Long Island, in the past, was not immune to. more

3/1/24

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 3/30/23

Marcella Pizzo, right, talked to a student studying social work about research at Adelphi University’s research conference.

East Meadow’s Marcella Pizzo is a leader in social work

East Meadow resident Marcella Pizzo started her career as a high school English teacher in Brooklyn. But after seeing some of the mental hardships that these kids faced, she knew there was more … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/16/23

Randi Shubin Dresner, chief executive and president of Island Harvest, has worked in nonprofits since she was a child.

It all started the moment she raised her hand

When Randi Shubin Dresner was 8, she raised her hand during a school assembly — and that one action shaped the course of her life. The assembly, at McVey Elementary School in East Meadow, was … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/10/23

Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, has witnessed, participated and taught about the power of protests and essential need to speak up for rights and overall human equality.

Participating in, instead of watching, history

She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate. more

By Karina Kovac | 3/4/23

East Meadow resident Scott Eckers is releasing his second book, “Hidden History of East Meadow,” on Oct. 17.

Discover the hidden history of East Meadow

For some, the idea of conducting historical research after their school years are over, is very boring, but not life-long East Meadow resident and history buff Scott Eckers. After writing the … more

By Mallory Wilson | 10/13/22

Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more

7/14/22

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