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Pink-to-the-gills Daycnee Vanderveer channeled strawberry shortcake with her vibrant runway outfit. Initially pushed down the runway by her son, Evan, she did a second victory lap by herself.

Differences are cheered on Show Your Shine ‘adaptive runway’

Our differences make us just that — different. But different doesn’t, or at least shouldn’t, mean bad or wrong. And last Saturday, at Show Your Shine, an adaptive runway event at … more

By Karina Kovac | 1/26/23

Affordable housing plan alarms Brian Curran

People have left New York in droves this past decade, and Brian Curran is ready to put that trend at an end. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/23

The Organizing Committee, with President Dennis Houdek, approach the Grandstand.

St. Patrick's parade names grand marshal

Tommy McNicholas has been named the grand marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place on Saturday, March 25, at noon. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/25/23

Abby Brull, a junior at South Side High School, spread her wings with an uplifting message.

South Side program teaches mental health and wellness

South Side High School students were recently given a reprieve from their typical academic schedule to focus on improving social and emotional wellness in the school’s Sources of Strength program. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/25/23

A committee of more 600 survivors who have accused the Diocese of abuse has proposed a $450 million settlement.

Committee proposes $450M settlement with Diocese

Lawyers representing a group of 620 survivors that have accused the Diocese of Rockville Centre over claims of abuse presented a settlement calling for $450 million in restitution. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/20/23

John Murphy, assistant superintendent of Human Resources for the Rockville Centre school district, discussed the implementation of the Rave Mobile Safety app.

Mobile app will enhance school security

Concern for student safety and security remains a top priority in the Rockville Centre school district, which has continued to look for ways to update and modernize its facilities to prepare for the possibility of a school shooting. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/19/23

The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.

New town redistricting long way from finish

Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more

By Ana Borruto | 1/12/23

Navy Veteran George Wells shows the detail that went into building each model ship.

Replica battleships capture historic events

Navy Veteran George Wells has spent years building and designing more than 215 model replicas of US, British, German, and Japanese warships used in battle during World War II. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/12/23

Hundreds gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral, in Rockville Centre, to pay tribute to Pope Benedict at a memorial Mass.

Benedict is honored by hundreds at St. Agnes

Pope Benedict XVI died on Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 95. Born in Bavaria on April 16, 1927, his holiness lived a long and sometimes complicated life. In recognition of his achievements with the papacy, hundreds gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Jan. 6, for a memorial Mass in his memory. more

By Karina Kovac | 1/12/23

Chris Nolan, a representative of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, presents the four Eagle Scouts with proclamations recognizing them for their hard work in the community.

Four new Troop 214 Eagle Scouts are ‘prepared for life’

Owen Ferreira, Max Fuentes, Timothy Reinholdt, and Kieran Woram with Boy Scout Troop 214 in Rockville Centre worked tirelessly to join the 4 percent of Boy Scouts in the nation to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/12/23

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