Aspiring to make it in the music industry, Rockville Centre native Daniel Rocco has been playing in punk bands around Long Island since he was 13 years old. Now, as he travels the country with his own headliner tour, Rocco is an example of a Long Island native achieving his dream.
Rockville Centre’s Odd Fellows Lodge 279 held its Second Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament on June 11 at Fireman’s Field. Some of the proceeds from the tournament went to local organizations the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition and the Backyard Players.
The Ken Pribil Jr. Foundation raised $10,000 to support angiosarcoma research at its Cocktails & Belmont III event on Saturday at RJ Daniel’s.
When Anthony D’Onofrio first committed to the Hofstra baseball team as a sophomore at Wantagh High School, he saw potential for big strides for a local program he grew up following.Six years …
Many called them heroes at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. But for anyone who has ever paid attention at a hospital or any medical facility, they’ve always been super. Honoring them …
Farewell column
Though I am moving on, the memories I’ve made here will last a lifetime.
EDITORIAL
We don’t typically endorse at the primary level — or at the gubernatorial level. But then again, Tom Suozzi is not a typical candidate. Not only is he from Long Island; he’s also from Nassau County — an important distinction from Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams. He understands the needs of Long Island communities and wants to make sure those needs are not overlooked.
Op-Ed
A report just published by ERASE Racism explores how equitably educational resources are available across school districts on Long Island . . .
Randi Kreiss
If you have fond memories of flying someplace for summer fun, well, you can just wipe that fantasy out of your head.