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To those who have borne the battle, we owe honor

Veterans Day is our opportunity to publicly recognize and express our appreciation for those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. It is the day that evolved from Armistice Day . . . more

By John C. O'Connell | 11/8/19

Making room for mental health in schools

"I’m going trick-or-treating with Freddy Brown this Halloween dressed as Chucky.” I said this to my mom as I left my therapist’s office at the Bio Behavioral Institute in Great Neck. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/7/19

Community members gathered last year for the event in a large, heated tent, and the fundraiser will once again be held outside St. Mark’s Church on Hempstead Avenue.

Tommy Brull Foundation set for annual fundraiser on Nov. 9

The Tommy Brull Foundation’s annual fundraiser returns to the lawn of St. Mark’s Church on Saturday. Now in its 12th year, the event will raise money for local organizations that help people with physical, mental and emotional challenges. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/7/19

Fundraiser supports local nonprofits

The Tommy Brull Foundation’s annual fundraiser returns to the lawn of St. Mark’s Church on Saturday. Now in its 12th year, the event will raise money for local organizations that help people with physical, mental and emotional challenges. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/7/19

Martin Brull, who founded the foundation in 2008, said the event will serve as a thank-you for everyone’s continued support.

Tommy Brull Foundation to host night of rock at RJ Daniels

The Tommy Brull Foundation is hosting a night of music on June 15, as local musicians will be playing favorite tunes by the Clash, the Rolling Stones and R.E.M. more

By Ben Strack | 6/13/19

Schools Superintendent Dr. William Johnson, left, joined Rockville Centre Education Foundation President Audra Cerruto, Beau Gardner, a member of South Side’s class of 1959, and Board of Education President John O’Shea on June 5.

Education Foundation donates $70K to Rockville Centre schools

The Rockville Centre Education Foundation donated $70,000 to the school district at its Board of Education meeting on June 5. The money will go toward more than a dozen grants focused on bolstering learning in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math — also known as STEAM — as well as supporting students’ mental health. more

By Ben Strack | 6/13/19

Jillian Daly’s family, from left, Ryan, Casey, Virginia and Bob, hosted the ninth annual fundraiser in memory of her.

Annual benefit held in memory of Jillian Daly

Community members joined family and friends of the late Jillian Daly at Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails on June 1 for the ninth annual benefit for autoimmune disease research. more

6/13/19

Stephen Langfelder helped keep his classmates in contact with one another.

South Side High School's class of 1959 donates $40K to the Rockville Centre Education Foundation

South Side High School’s class of 1959 has raised more than $40,000 for the Rockville Centre Education Foundation in memory of one of their late classmates who made it his mission to keep the former students in touch. more

By Ben Strack | 6/6/19

A fundraiser in memory of late former Lynbrook resident and Elmont Memorial High School teacher Dana Costanzo is set for June 9 at Lenox & Park in Rockville Centre.

Fundraiser for Lynbrook High School alumna set for June 9

A fundraiser in memory of late Lynbrook resident and former Elmont Memorial High School teacher Dana Costanzo is set for June 9 in Rockville Centre. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/5/19

Native wetlands need greater protection

The newly barren banks of Glen Cove Creek lie just down shore from RXR’s Garvies Point project, on what was once a lush stretch of marsh grass and green trees. Now these wetlands have all but disappeared. more

5/2/19