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Mayor Pam Panzenbeck said she would like to slow the pace of the $1.25 billion Garvies Point project, bring new retail businesses to Glen Street and serve as an advocate for the city's schools.

Panzenbeck begins new job, taking over as Glen Cove mayor

Glen Cove's new mayor, Republican Pam Panzenbeck, says she isn't particularly political, and plans to take a different approach to governing — one that just might work. "My goal is to … more

By Laura Lane | 1/15/22

Alistair Wright, 16, hosted a pickleball tournament on Sunday that benefited the local nonprofit NOSH. The event has raised $4,300 for the organization so far.

Friends Academy teen raises funds for NOSH

A pickleball tournament held over the weekend raised more than $4,300 for a local food pantry in need of help. Alistair Wright, 16, a junior at Friends Academy in Locust Valley, is the founder of … more

By Annemarie Durkin | 1/14/22

Longtime East Rockaway Recreation Director Jerry Chapel died Jan. 3. Among his many community endeavors, he co-founded the East Rockaway Raiders football team in 1971.

Legendary former East Rockaway Recreation Department Director Jerry Chapel dies

If there was anything he could do to keep youth safe and engaged in their community, longtime East Rockaway Recreation Director Jerry Chapel did it. At various times, he took on the role of coach, umpire, referee, recreation director and organizer for various sports leagues, carving a lasting legacy in his community. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

Mauro assembles with his staff one more time before he retired to Florida after work.

Former Businessperson of the Year retires

Tom Mauro went to work for the last time on Wednesday. The Oceanside resident and manager of Trader Joe’s on Long Beach Road entered the building last Wednesday morning and was greeted by signs, … more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 1/13/22

Janet Pearsall was named Citizen of the Year by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce for her work in the community, which includes years of volunteering with the Oceanside PTA and library.

Chamber names Janet Pearsall Citizen of the Year

Janet Ellison Pearsall was raised in Merrick, only five miles from Oceanside, where she has made her home since 1985, becoming incredibly involved in the community. more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza | 1/13/22

Molloy College has delayed the opening of its spring semester amid rising cases of Covid-19 across the county.

Molloy College in Rockville Centre delays start of spring semester

Molloy College is slightly delaying the start of its spring semester amid health experts predicting a peak in Covid-19 infections this month due to the Omicron variant. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

John Henry “Jack” Barthel, at right, with of his children.

Longtime Rockville Centre CYO coach John 'Captain Jack' Barthel dies at 84

John Henry “Jack” Barthel died peacefully on Dec. 30 after a short illness. He was 84. Barthel was a longtime Rockville Centre resident and lived in Cutchogue at the time of his … more

1/13/22

Crime watch: Rockville Centre

Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Rockville Centre Police Department. more

1/13/22

Former President Clinton appointee, Rockville Centre resident John Daniel Hawke dies at 88

John Daniel Hawke, Jr., the 28th U.S. comptroller of the currency, formerly of Rockville Centre, died in his home in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 3 surrounded by his family. He was 88. more

1/13/22

Rockville Centre Board of Education President John O’Shea did not say whether the district would vote on whether to lift the mask mandate for students.

Rockville Centre parents split on mask mandates for schools

The debate over masking children in schools has intensified in Rockville Centre since County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference on Jan. 6, at which he signed executive orders directing local boards of education to vote later this month on whether their district should mandate mask use. more

By Cristina Arroyo, Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

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