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The first reported case of Covid-19 in Nassau County was contracted by a 42-year-old employee of Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital. With the public health emergency now over, the Herald is looking back at the pandemic and its impact three years later.
Mercy Hospital reflects on pandemic
It has been over three years since the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, and life on Long Island, and all over the world, will never be the same. more
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Parade Grand Marshall and Nassau County American Legion Commander Joe Scarola shares a few words about the importance of Memorial Day.
Honoring the fallen for their sacrifice
Every year, on Memorial Day, the Village of Rockville Centre unites as a community to recognize the fallen with a parade in their honor. more
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Frank Colón, commander of American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre teaches students at St. Agnes Cathedral School about flag etiquette.
Veterans teach flag etiquette to students
Students at the St. Agnes Cathedral School were invited to participate in a special presentation about flag etiquette. more
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At the final Ronald Winchester Walk of Honor, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and Trustee Katie Conlon presented a proclamation Saturday afternoon to Marianna Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School phys. ed. teacher and the mother of the late Marine First Lt. Ronald Winchester, who died during his second tour in Iraq in 2004. The annual walk has raised funds for organizations including the First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and America’s VetDogs.
The end of a fundraising era
U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, 2004. In his memory, his family organized a Walk of Honor to commemorate him. more
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Molloy University students filled the Nassau Coliseum for the 2023 spring commencement ceremony on May 22.
Nearly 1,000 students receive diplomas
Nearly 1,000 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at the 2023 Molloy University Commencement ceremonies held at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on May 22. more
FOSSI President Bruce Mirkin, left, joins Tom Jones impersonator Lamar Peters, Sandel Center Deputy Director Nancy Codispoti, Janet Fex with Grand Pavilion Rehabilitation, and FOSSI Secretary Yndiana Seltzer for a special performance at the Sandel Senior Center on May 19.
‘It’s not unusual to have fun with anyone’
A Tom Jones look-alike visited the Sandel Senior Center in Rockville Centre more
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Hansen, a Former Rockville Centre resident, displayed the medal he earned when he finished the Sugarloaf Marathon in Maine last May.
South Side High grad runs 50 marathons in 50 states
Former Rockville Centre resident and South Side High School alumnus Randell Hansen completed his goal of running marathons in all 50 states last fall. more
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Teams participating in the Lions Club’s Walking Rally were sent to explore the Village of Rockville Centre to find clues. Competitors Nick Lavacca of Wantagh, left, Nicholas Lavacca, 13, Nick Lavacca, Jr. of Syosset, Gianna Lavacca, 14, Barbara Lavacca of Syosset, and Kathy Mistrella of Wantagh point out their clue, ‘water below the banner.’
Lions Club hosts 3rd annual Walking Rally
Inspired by the CBS hit reality television show, “The Amazing Race,” the Rockville Centre Lions Club’s held its biggest community fundraiser effort of the year, on Saturday, May 20. more
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Marianna Winchester, the Gold Star mother of U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester, and American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon Jr. honored the troops on Veterans Day in 2017. Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School physical education teacher, created the fundraising Walk of Honor in her son’s memory.
The end of a fundraising era
What began as a way for a sister to honor her brother was transformed into a 15-year-long community-wide tradition in Rockville Centre. U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, … more
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital President Dr. Adhi Sharma, center, joins honoree Andrew Triolo, left, and Community Service Award recipient Scott Kemins, right, at the 39th annual golf tournament fundraiser at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor.
L.I.’s largest hospital fundraiser hits the links
Hundreds gathered at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor on Monday, May 15, to show their support for Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its 39th annual golf tournament fundraiser. … more
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