Diocese reaches $323 million settlement with survivors
The Diocese of Rockville Centre has reached a settlement with the survivors of more than 600 child sexual abuse allegations, after four years of negotiations. This story is being updated.
Mayor's Golf Classic breaks fundraising record for a second consecutive year
The 37th annual Mayor’s Golf and Dinner Classic raises $75,000 for RVC Community Fund
John C. Banham, 99, donates his artwork to SIBSPlace
From the Great Depression to now, his artwork still shines
John C. Banham donated two pieces of original artwork to SIBSPlace in Rockville Centre. One will be hanged in the children's art room. The other will be auctioned at the nonprofit's annual fundraiser.
Amid re-election run, Anthony D'Esposito caught up in possible House ethics violation
U.S. Representative Anthony D'Esposito may have violated ethics rules in Congress, designed to combat nepotism and corruption, according to a story published by the New York Times on Sept. 23.
RVC's Dunn a member of Nassau Athletics HOF
It’s shaping up to be quite a year for Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn. Already with an Olympic gold medal for helping lead the U.S. women’s national soccer team to victory in …
Photos
Teams race to the finish for a cash prize
Photos and more from the Lions Club of Rockville Centre's fourth annual 'Amazing Race.'
Racecar drivers visit Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth Hebrew school
Long Island natives Warren McCabe and Donna Manchin of Wanted Racing met with Hebrew school students in Rockville Centre on Sunday morning.
South Side aims to continue instant success
When the South Side boys’ volleyball team was first created, no one imagined the type of immediate success it’d experience. With a combined record of 30-6 over the course of their first …
Hundreds show support for cancer research
More than 300 supporters attend the Mary Ruchalski Foundation's second annual Heart of Gold Gala.
Two lifelong friends from Rockville Centre hit the silver screen
Writer, producer and actress Caroline Festa and Director Britt Berke of Rockville Centre premiere their new short film, "Ships" at the SoHo International Film Festival.
Editorial
A relief for Long Island’s senior community
For years, Long Island’s seniors have faced a daunting challenge: the ever-rising cost of prescription medications. In a region where the cost of living already stretches many budgets to the breaking point, our elderly neighbors have often been forced to make impossible choices between their health and their financial stability. Now, however, there is a ray of hope on the horizon for Nassau and Suffolk counties’ substantial senior population.
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Everywhere you look in the village, there’s history
We’re occasionally asked by village residents to research their home, or help them research their home, to learn more about the genesis of their house or their neighborhood. Researching information from 100 years ago or more can be challenging, but if you know some tricks, the path to gathering the information can be easier.
Columnist
The real war on women in New York
The slogan “The War on Women” has largely been associated with the critical issue of women’s reproductive rights. With a presidential election coming in November, we have already heard the phrase being used not only in reference to federal races but also in local and state contests.
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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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These Olympics, let’s remember to champion all athletes
But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal.