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Our communities need more doctors who look like me

I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor. more

By Shakia Miller | 3/8/24

First and second-grade students lead off the start of the 2023 Rudolph Run.

Photos: St. Agnes Cathedral School hosts the 2023 Rudolph Run

The grounds of the St. Agnes Cathedral School were transformed into a lively spectacle on Saturday morning as hundreds of eager students from Kindergarten to 6th grade gathered for the highly … more

By Daniel Offner | 12/8/23

George Palomino from Rockville Centre, Fabian Palomino from Rockville Centre, and Lucas Zou from Williston Park participate in the 5k ‘Run for Heroes’ race.

Run for Heroes 5k race helps support community veteran organizations

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking in a show of support for local veterans organizations. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Teams participating in the Lions Club’s Walking Rally were sent to explore the Village of Rockville Centre to find clues. Competitors Nick Lavacca of Wantagh, left, Nicholas Lavacca, 13, Nick Lavacca, Jr. of Syosset, Gianna Lavacca, 14, Barbara Lavacca of Syosset, and Kathy Mistrella of Wantagh point out their clue, ‘water below the banner.’

Lions Club hosts 3rd annual Walking Rally

Inspired by the CBS hit reality television show, “The Amazing Race,” the Rockville Centre Lions Club’s held its biggest community fundraiser effort of the year, on Saturday, May 20. more

By Daniel Offner | 5/30/23

Long Island students’ resources depend on race

A report just published by ERASE Racism explores how equitably educational resources are available across school districts on Long Island . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 6/23/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

Democrats’ election perils have little to do with ‘wokeness’

In the wake of Democrats’ November election debacle, they are looking for who or what to blame. The initial targets are critical race theory, “wokeness,” and congressional progressives known as “the Squad” . . . more

By Alan Singer | 12/9/21

Slavery on L.I.: We should talk about it in school

I recently joined five Long Island high school students for a visit to the Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd Harbor, the 18th-century site where many enslaved people of African descent lived. more

By Elaine Gross | 11/18/21

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