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Q. In the middle of our basement is a fairly new central air and heating unit. It’s big and takes up a lot of space, mostly with air ducts coming out the sides. Because it would be too expensive to move . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 8/15/20

The Central Nassau County Rotary Club donated disposable gloves to first responders in Nassau County.

West Hempstead’s Rotary Club donates disposable gloves

In response to the growing need of personal protection equipment at hospitals and nursing homes on Long Island, the Central Nassau County Rotary Club aims to support people in need. The club members … more

4/23/20

Fifth Precinct detectives announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to a Dec. 30 bank robbery in Valley Stream.

Police arrest suspect in connection to Valley Stream bank robbery

Nassau County police reported the arrest of a suspect in connection to a robbery that took place at a Chase Bank in Valley Stream on Dec. 30. According to detectives, at around 6 … more

1/9/20

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky urged the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to repair the tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Tennis court repairs under way at Hempstead Lake State Park

The tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park have been in disrepair for many years, according to Central Nassau County Rotary Club President Rony Kessler. The courts’ surfaces are cracked, and … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/5/19

Central Nassau County Rotary Club vice president Regina Mascia, far right, met with guest speaker and former Rotary District Governor Kathy Gibson during their meeting on Sept. 19.

Central Nassau County Rotary Club features special guest

The Central Nassau County Rotary Club featured former Rotary District Governor Kathy Gibson at their weekly meeting on Sept. 19. Gibson spoke to the club about the General Needs organization, which … more

10/3/19

Read a banned book. Share with the kids.

We can almost hear the crisp curling of burning pages in President Trump’s dangerous rhetoric. His people aren’t burning books yet, but it could happen. When authoritarian leaders consolidate power, they always kill ideas first. more

9/13/19

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran swore in the 2019 Central Nassau County Rotary Club board of trustees on July 20.

Rony Kessler is leading the Central Nassau Rotary Club — again

When Rony Kessler dons his cap with the words “Central Nassau County Rotary Club,” he tries, he said, to personify the club’s motto, “Service above self.” Kessler, 77, has spent decades … more

By Ronny Reyes | 8/8/19

On July 12, march for immigrants’ liberty and justice

I have read enough Holocaust literature and American slavery narratives and stories of the infamous poor houses of the 18th and 19th centuries to wonder what I would do if I were a witness to the abuse and persecution of innocent people. more

7/6/19

Tina Castelluzzo represented SEPTA at the Central High School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee to discuss the district’s waiver policy last year.

Valley Streamers, Malvernites raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she realized that she couldn’t afford everything, she accepted her friend Caroline Bormann’s aid. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Malvernites, Valley Streamers raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19