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Sen Dean Skelos filled out paperwork prior to receiving his H1N1 flu vaccine at the Recreation Center last week.

On Jan. 29, residents of the 9th Senate District — including Sen. Dean Skelos, rolled up their sleeves and took part in an H1N1 Flu Vaccination clinic. more

2/3/10

Sen. Dean Skelos, center, presents Frank Seipp, rightmost, president of the Rockville Centre Historical Society, with a copy of The Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre’s new charter during a ceremony to mark the event. Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell, second from right, was among other local officials who were on hand to celebrate.

Happy charter day!

After 30 years, with a concerted effort over the last three, the Phillips House Museum on Hempstead Avenue, more formally known as the Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre, has received an absolute charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, replacing its provisional charter. more

Judy Rattner | 1/27/10

High school sweethearts Jeffrey Friedman and Andrew Zwerin of Rockville Centre adopted their son, Josh, almost six years ago and were married in California in August 2008, but they say they still don't have the same rights as other married couples.

Senate rejects marriage bill

“I think in this day and age we're not asking for special laws,” said Malverne resident Robert Powers. “We're asking for equal laws.” Powers, who married his husband, Howard Costa, in a Connecticut ceremony last year, said he is disappointed with the New York state Senate, which rejected a bill on Dec. 2 that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. The bill had been approved by the state Assembly three times, including the same day it headed to the Senate, but was rejected 38-24 as several Democrats joined Republicans to vote against it. more

Ariella Monti | 12/9/09

Joseph Scarola of American Legion Post 303 spoke of the American spirit during Rockville Centre's Pearl Harbor Day commemoration.

Honoring those who sacrificed all

Bundled up against a biting wind, veterans, residents, police and fire department representatives and elected officials gathered for the village’s commemoration of the 68th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day on Monday morning at the Mill River Centennial Park overlook. more

Judy Rattner | 12/9/09

Governor's deficit reduction plan draws criticism

Gov. David Paterson’s dire warning last week of a $5 billion deficit in the state budget over the next two years, and his plans to address it, drew a swift — and negative —response from local officials. The governor’s plan calls for a $3 billion reduction in state spending in the current fiscal year, ending March 30, and includes a reduction in state aid to schools by about $690 million. more

by Judy Rattner | 10/22/09

Molloy College President Dr. Drew Bogner, fifth from left, was joined at the school’s groundbreaking ceremony by, from left, Deputy Mayor Chuck Joyce, Assemblyman Bob Barra, Trustee Ed Oppenheimer, Sen. Dean Skelos, Mayor Mary Bossart, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Village Justice Kevin McDonough and trustees Kevin Glynn and Dave Krasula.

Molloy breaks ground on Public Square

Holding gold shovels wrapped with purple bows and wearing white hard hats emblazoned with the school’s logo, Molloy College dignitaries braved a biting wind on Sept. 30 at a ceremony to break ground on the college’s new Public Square. more

Alex Costello | 10/8/09

A proud display of flags accompanied Lauren Maietti's rendition of the national anthem before the first soccer game started.

Playing in the rain

A driving rain did not stop South Side High School’s girls’ and boys’ varsity teams from competing in the annual soccer kick off on the evening of Sept. 11 at the Skelos Sports Complex, nor did it stop a sizeable crowd from turning out to watch them. more

Judy Rattner | 9/17/09

Janette Pellegrini/Herald Hundreds of job seekers met representatives from nearly 60 companies at the second annual career fair sponsored by Sen. Dean Skelos on May 6.

Rockville Centre's job connection

With unemployment a continuing problem during the ongoing recession, some Rockville Centre residents and out-of-towners put on their suits, grabbed resumes and headed over to the second annual Career … more

Tom Steinert | 5/11/01

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