Judy Griffin is ready for a rematch
Judy Griffin defeated Patricia Maher in the democratic primary for Assembly District 21. Griffin will be going up against Assemblyman Brian Curran in November.
Bynoe defeats Darling in State Senate primary
Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has defeated Assemblywoman Taylor Darling by 800 votes in the contest to see who will succeed Kevin Thomas in the state senate.
Catholic Health and Smile Farms open new garden at Mercy Hospital
Smile Farms, a nonprofit organization created in 2015 by James McCann, the founder of 1-800-Flowers, and his brother, Chris, has partnered with Catholic Health to address food insecurity and provide …
Synagogue donates Holocaust books to schools
B’nai Sholom teams up with the Rockville Centre School District to teach about the Holocaust
The “Never Again” committee, a group created by members of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David to encourage Holocaust education in local schools, met with Rockville Centre School …
Rockville Centre celebrates Pride
Rockville Centre celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with its second annual Pride Caravan. …
Rockville Centre mourns the death of off-duty cop
RVCPD officer Michael E. Lerner, 39, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday in Eastport.
South Side recognizes its ‘unsung heroes’
South Side High School hosts the fifth annual Breakfast of Champions.
Elena Mingorance receives national awards
Elena Mingorance, 17, a junior at South Side High School, has been recognized for her artwork by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and has had the opportunity to feature her work in several local …
World War II veteran shares his experience in the Navy
U.S. Navy Plane Captain Walde Lindemann, 95, a longtime Rockville Centre resident, served from 1945 to 1949.
Dunns River Lounge celebrates 20 years
Dunns River Lounge in Rockville Centre celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 2.
Blended JV hockey team combines on championship
Rockville Centre/East Rockaway/Hewlett JV ice hockey team wins Nassau County championship after overcoming early struggles.
Editorial
After 125 years, Nassau County still thrives
Celebrating 125 years, Nassau County, formed in 1898 from parts of Queens, has become New York’s fifth-largest county, known for its spacious homes, quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, rich history, and vibrant community spirit.
Another historical RVC home, another great story
Rockville Centre Historical Society held successful May fundraisers, attracting over 140 attendees. Highlights included museum tours, appraisals, and historical insights.
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Our public schools deserve better
After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
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Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom
Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a forum on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, hosted by Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, which is directed by former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel.
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We must secure our borders, reform immigration now
The Senate's promising bipartisan border deal was dismissed as "disastrous."
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Finding our side of paradise
As a member of Gen Z, I know as well as anyone how the world views people my age.