Breast cancer survivors took to the runway on March 10 for the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition’s second annual Fashion Show at Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park.
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By Ben Strack
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3/21/19
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Local residents, Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth call upon Nassau County to ban marijuana sales
Nassau County residents urged legislators to ban marijuana sales if it is legalized on the state level at a public hearing on Feb. 6.
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By Briana Bonfiglio and Anthony O'Reilly
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2/14/19
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The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth is ramping up efforts to curb electronic cigarette use among adolescents. From informing local parents to pushing for stricter policies in Washington D.C., the coalition’s member institutions are facing the issue head-on.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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1/31/19
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“When I was out there drinking and drugging, I thought I wasn’t hurting anyone but myself, but your actions do affect other people,” said Stephen Hill, a recovering addict, motivational speaker and author of “A Journey to Recovery: Speak Sobriety.”
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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12/6/18
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More than 400 people gathered at EGP Gastropub in Oceanside on Oct. 5 for the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition’s second annual Black and White Cocktail Fundraiser.
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By Ben Strack
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10/11/18
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As Gov. Andrew Cuomo gathers input from state residents about a potential regulated marijuana program in New York, Rockville Centre community members and local doctors are highlighting the dangers of such an initiative.
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By Ben Strack
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9/27/18
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Members of the Rockville Centre Police Department were among local representatives who attended the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s 17th annual Mid-Year Training Institute last week in Orlando, Fla.
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By Ben Strack
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7/25/18
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The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth and the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, joined forces to host a Narcan training class for all ages on June 18.
Naloxone, commonly referred to as …
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By Jen Curran
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6/28/18
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Hundreds of masks made by a dozen organizations were on display at the Rockville Centre Youth Council’s event, where their incoming officers were also inducted for next year.
In partnership with …
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By Matthew D'Onofrio
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6/21/18
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“When it comes to addiction, I think we’ve gone horribly wrong with the way we present it to our children,” former NBA player Chris Herren told a packed South Side High School auditorium on March 20. “I think we put way too much focus on the worst day, and we forget the first day.”
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By Ben Strack
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3/29/18
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