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Rockville Centre Auxiliary Police Chief Eddie Mussini addressed the village board on Monday night after being notified last week that the department was being dissolved.

Rockville Centre disbands auxiliary police

Rockville Centre Auxiliary Police Department closure sparks outrage. Residents petition as the village plans to repurpose the building due to rising costs. more

By Daniel Offner | 4/5/24

Have you got the fire(fighter) in you?

They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

Elementary school students Landon and Hayden, 5, were treated to a back-to-school event from the National Council of Jewish Women on Aug. 6.

National Council of Jewish Women unite south shore communities for back-to-school event

The National Council of Jewish Women hosted its 8th annual Back 2 School Store event on Aug. 6, aiding elementary students from underserved communities in obtaining clothing and school essentials for the upcoming school year. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/3/23

Susan Keller, center, receives a certificate of appreciation for more than 28,000 hours of service to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.

Hospital volunteer honored for years of service

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital recognized Susan Keller, of Rockville Centre, last week for more than 24 years of volunteer service, during which she logged more than 28,000 hours. more

By Daniel Offner | 4/30/23

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do

In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more

4/21/22

This week we pay tribute to volunteers

Several years ago, during my first day on the job as regional disaster officer for the American Red Cross in Central and South Texas, where I worked before joining the organization here in New York . . . more

By Jose Dominguez | 4/21/22

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

Volunteering: The Icing on the Cupcake

Are you among the recently (or not so recently) retired? People who have spent years in their various professions often look forward with anticipation to lazy mornings, casual clothing and lunch with … more

By Kathleen Donnelly, LETTERS Chief Volunteer Officer | 6/26/19

South Nassau Communties Hospital’s 63rd annual luncheon recognized notable volunteers, including Joan Friedman, of Long Beach, front left; Abigail Diamant, of Cedarhurst; Lynda Stevenson, of Baldwin; Maida Cammarato, of Oceanside; Susan Keller, of Rockville Centre; Eleanor Murphy, of Oceanside and Wendy Giordonello, of Inwood. They were joined by Anne Fernandez, South Nassau’s director of volunteer services, back left, award recipient Christian Coletta, of Valley Stream; Richard J. Murphy, South Nassau’s president and CEO; Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen; former New York Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and award recipient Eric Matsil, of Oceanside.

South Nassau Communities Hospital honors Rockville Centre, Oceanside residents at volunteer luncheon

Volunteers for South Nassau Communities Hospital came together for the 63rd annual Volunteer Luncheon on April 10. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/18/19

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