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I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor.
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By Shakia Miller
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3/8/24
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The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name.
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By Jim Belling
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3/8/24
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New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
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By Ari Brown
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3/8/24
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When I was elected to the Nassau County Legislature last fall, I pledged to make it my mission to champion the rights of people with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels to the best of my ability.
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By Michael Giangregorio
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3/8/24
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New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress.
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By Daniel Offner
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3/7/24
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Screams of joy echoed through the South Side High School gymnasium on Saturday night as the Blue team emerged victorious over the Red team, to declare “Team Victory” with a resounding …
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By Daniel Offner
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3/6/24
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Doubling up South Side in the first half of Saturday’s Nassau Class AA boys’ basketball championship game proved crucial for Elmont, which went the entire third quarter without a field …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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3/3/24
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A fire truck crashed into a furniture store in Rockville Centre this morning while responding to a call, according to a village representative.
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By Daniel Offner
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3/1/24
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Randell Hansen, a former Rockville Centre resident, achieved an extraordinary feat by completing marathons in all 50 states of the United States. Now, he is looking to expand his horizons, by …
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/1/24
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Comedian, actress and director Amy Schumer, a graduate of South Side High School in Rockville Centre, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome.
Cushing Syndrome is a …
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By Daniel Offner
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3/1/24
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