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The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more
Black History Month is a chance for us to celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made to the country. They’ve done this despite discrimination and oppression — something even Long Island, in the past, was not immune to. more
It’s important to celebrate Black history year-round, but February is a special time to highlight the contributions of Black Americans to arts, culture, technology and more. This year, the … more
The Lakeview Civic Association hosted Council Laura Ryder, newly reelected to the Town of Hempstead board, and two Nassau County Police Department police officers at their monthly meeting last … more
Grace Rivkin of Malverne turned 100-years old on March 29 and celebrated with family and friends at Prince Umberto’s Italian restaurant in Franklin Square. Rivkin is originally from Guatemala … more
Cheryl Wills said her life changed forever in 2009 when she uncovered an unexpected fact hidden deep within her family tree. That’s when she visited Ancestry.com and found out that … more
The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more
She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate. more
The Malverne school district held its annual Black History Month celebration Feb. 8 in the Malverne Performing Arts Center of the high school. The event featured a celebration of African American … more
There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more
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