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Q: My fifth grader continues to struggle in school. I’m thinking that he might need special education services. What are those services, and how do I go about getting them from my school … more

By Lynn M. Brown | 3/21/13

Embracing the new normal — The United Church of Rockville Centre adapts to primarily in-person services post-pandemic.

Rockville Centre's houses of worship adapt after the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic impacted how houses of worship in Rockville Centre engaged with their community. more

By Clare Gehlich | 8/13/23

Old Dog, New Tricks run sound check before their big performance at the Playing on the Porch music festival.

Photos: Playing on the Porch music festival puts the ‘rock’ in Rockville Centre

Playing on the Porch, a roving community-wide music festival, returned to the porches, front lawns and driveways of Rockville Centre on Saturday afternoon. more

By Daniel Offner | 9/15/23

Steamrolling our communities is flat-out wrong

“I’m a steamroller, and I’ll roll over you and anybody else.” Eliot Spitzer famously uttered those words to an Assembly member more

By Steve Rhoads | 10/5/23

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

On airplane noise, we’re back to the drawing board

Senator Jack Martins addresses the persistent issue of airplane noise disturbing communities near busy airports, emphasizing the need for objective studies and coordinated efforts to mitigate the impact, while expressing unwavering determination to advocate for quieter skies more

By Jack Martins | 4/12/24

Biden’s mandate will bring ‘order to the border’

Last week, President Biden signed an executive order shutting off asylum requests and automatically denying migrants entry to the United States when the number of people encountered by American … more

By Tom Suozzi | 6/14/24

Long Island Volunteer Center seeks help

There has been a lot of progress made in the rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island in late October, but there is still work to be done. The Long Island Volunteer Center is in need of volunteers to help those impacted by the storm. more

12/21/12

Hochul should sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act

If we are going to save the planet, we need to start by saving the bees. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 7/27/23

Nearly 100 kids and high school coaches participated in the ‘Kids Teaching Kids’ summer soccer program gathered last Wednesday at the Rockville Centre Athletics Complex.

Photos: Kids in Rockville Centre get a kick out of this summer soccer clinic

Hundreds of young soccer players have participated in the RVC Soccer Club's annual 'Kids Teaching Kids' summer soccer clinic over the last 40 years. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/10/23

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