Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hate has no place on Long Island. Neither does political intimidation, violence or the increasingly angry rhetoric that too often passes for public discourse. Whether directed at someone because of their religion, race, ethnicity or political beliefs, attempts to threaten, intimidate or dehumanize others must be condemned without hesitation or qualification.
This week we paused to honor our veterans. I find myself thinking about how we carry that appreciation into the rest of the year.
Increasingly, scammers are reaching potential victims through advertising on social media. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers in Albany should protect New Yorkers by cracking down on scam ads and requiring platforms to act when they know or have reason to know that fraudulent content is being promoted or displayed.
I mean, have you noticed how many people begin sentences with “I mean”? I mean, it’s everywhere. Athletes, actors, political commentators, game show contestants, interviewers, interviewees. Everybody seems to be meaning something before they’ve said anything. It’s like beginning a conversation by saying, “In other words…”
Both projects address important needs in our community. One will strengthen our drinking water infrastructure, and the other will provide improved recreational opportunities for our children and families. Just as important, this funding represents a chance to make meaningful improvements while helping limit the financial burden on our taxpayers.
Throughout my tenure as mayor, the village has secured nearly $73 million in grant funding. These investments have allowed us to make significant improvements to our parks, public facilities, infrastructure, emergency services and community programs without passing the full cost on to taxpayers.
The United Church of Rockville Centre celebrated its 100th anniversary with a weekend of music and reflection, honoring a century of community service, inclusivity and faith while looking ahead to its future.
The 39th Annual Rockville Centre Community Fund Mayor’s Golf & Dinner Classic raised funds for residents in need while honoring Peter Klugiewicz and Keely Collins for their contributions and volunteer service to the village.
South Side High School expanded its Score for Breast Cancer fundraiser to 20 fall sports teams, raising a record $10,250 to help local women battling breast cancer through the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition.
