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Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, pictured here during a female empowerment event at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, is the Herald’s 2023 Person of the Year for her tireless work in the community.

It doesn’t take a politician to effectuate change in a community. All it requires is the commitment to roll up your sleeves and help improve other people’s lives. That is how … more

By Daniel Offner | 12/28/23

Assia Winfield hits the runway during the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition’s annual Fashion Show at the Garden City Hotel last week.

Photos: Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition Fashion show raises nearly $70,000 in one night

More than 400 people filled the illustrious Garden City Hotel on Friday, Oct. 27, for the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition’s fourth annual fashion show. more

By Daniel Offner | 11/3/23

Fighting cancer must not end in October

Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . . more

10/19/23

Surviving, and thriving, after breast cancer

Twenty years ago, I became one of the more than 4 million women in America who are breast cancer survivors. more

By Siela Bynoe | 10/12/23

Mercy Hospital’s leadership celebrated the occasion by volunteering for the dunk tank.

Photos: Catholic Health's Mercy Hospital celebrates Pinktember 14th

Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month a few weeks early, with its fifth annual Pinktember 14th event. more

By Daniel Offner | 9/22/23

There’s no escaping the division, in every arena

Why do you have to make everything a political issue? some readers ask, and then they sign off with, “[Expletive] Biden!” more

10/13/22

The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition raised about $65,000 at its fifth-anniversary gala last Friday. Taking part were, from left, Co-president Erin O’Sullivan, honoree Laura Altman, Co-president Peggy McDonald and honoree Kathy Baxley.

Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition's gala a great success

When called on to support the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition at its annual gala, the village came through more than ever before, raising about $65,000 to help those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/22

A Taste of Rockville Centre is scheduled for March 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center. Above, in 2019,z Andrea Connolly gave her husband, Larry, a taste of her fried wonton.

Come get a 'Taste of Rockville Centre'

The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade Committee announced that the annual Taste of Rockville Centre event is set for March 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center. more

2/24/22

Laura Altman, left, and Kathleen Baxley will be honored for their efforts as part of the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition at its gala on March 11.

Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition's 5th annual Gala postponed to March 11

The fifth annual Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition Gala originally scheduled for Jan. 21 has been postponed to March 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

Mammography van comes to RVC

Promoting October’s designation as Breast Cancer Awareness month, village officials partnered with the MLK Community Center to offer residents free screenings in Nassau University Medical … more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/21/21

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