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Why I support Las Vegas Sands’ proposal for the Hub

For over two decades, the 72 acres known as the Nassau Hub, which encompass the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, has been struggling to be redeveloped. Despite several ill-fated attempts to reimagine this prime piece of real estate owned by the county, at the end of 2022 it continued to languish, with no viable prospects on the horizon. more

By Bill Gaylor | 8/9/24

The political crossroads of 2024

The upshot of the stop in D.C. was a conflicted feeling. My sense of pride in our magnificent capital city and its many historical sites naturally infused me with the feeling of being lucky to have been born and to have lived my entire life in the best country the world has known. But in my hotel room, and in the car as I listened to the news, it spurred other thoughts. Just think of the momentous events of July 2024. more

By Howard Kopel | 8/9/24

Students learn history in English, too

My love of reading and history began when I was about 16. Enrolled in an Advanced Placement English class at my high school, I was blessed to have an amazing teacher who taught me how to make sense of the things I read, and consequently fostered my love of writing. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/9/24

Gabi’s brother Antonio Pellicani, 8, participates in the sixth annual Golfing for Gabi event.

Photos: Golfing for Gabi raises money for a cause

The sixth annual Golfing for Gabi fundraiser hit the Rockville Links on Aug. 5, to help raise roughly $60,000 for brain cancer research. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/8/24

Rockville Centre parents spoke out after a seventh-grade health class at South Side Middle School was shown a video on gender identity in May, before which parents were not notified about the subject matter.

Gender identity video shown at Middle School sparks outrage

Parents are outraged after a video on gender identity was shown to a Middle School class — without prior notification. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/8/24

Kate Darcy, left, joins Carol Ruchalski at the Rockville Links for the sixth annual Mary Cup swim meet and fundraiser.

RVC Links wins the 2024 Mary Cup

Swimmers at the Rockville Links and Hempstead Golf and Country Club compete in the sixth annual Mary Cup. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/8/24

Kate Karamouzis, in her catcher’s gear, displays passion on the field.

Karamouzis shines on and off the field

Kate Karamouzis of Rockville Centre was selected to join the All-District softball team for the third consecutive year. more

By Andrew Francis | 8/7/24

Pope Francis recently named Bishop Richard Henning, formerly of Rockville Centre, the next Archbishop of Boston.

Bishop Henning will take the reins in Boston

Pope Francis appoints Richard G. Henning, former auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre, as the next Archbishop of Boston. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/7/24

Author Gay Thomas gives a theatrical reading of her book "Beezy County Fair: A Bee Tale."

Buzzing about at Long Island Children's Museum

Long Island Children’s Museum goes all out to celebrate the hard-working bees with two days of “Honey Hoopla” activities, Aug. 16-17, in honor of National Honey Bee Day. more

By Danielle Schwab | 8/7/24

Jimmy O'Grady, a United States Postal Service letter carrier in Rockville Centre, will retire on Aug. 3, after 41 years on the job.

Rockville Centre letter carrier readies to step away

Jimmy O'Grady, a USPS letter carrier in Rockville Centre for the last 41 years, prepares for his final rounds on Aug. 3. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/2/24

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