Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers!
We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum.
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By Jim Belling
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1/19/24
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As we embark upon 2024 and a new term of the Nassau County Legislature, we do so at a truly evolutionary time.
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By Siela Bynoe
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1/19/24
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The debt of developing countries is at "crisis" levels, the World Bank has just said. Supporting that view is a New York Times story December 16 headlined "The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken."
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By Mel Gurtov
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1/19/24
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/18/24
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The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/17/24
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With a pair of eighth-graders among its starting five, Uniondale boys’ basketball head coach Jaaz Styles expected some growing pains from the Knights and he’s hopeful Tuesday …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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1/17/24
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The Freeport Recreation Center has been a hub of activity for village residents of all ages, as well as visitors from around Nassau County, since it opened in 1974. It offers services as far-ranging …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/12/24
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Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center.
Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/12/24
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In a recent survey sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital – the closest hospital for Freeport residents - exposed the deep-seated concerns of over 600 …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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1/12/24
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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, began her fourth term marking her first time representing the newly apportioned Sixth Legislative District, which includes Baldwin, …
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1/12/24
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