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Rockville Centre School District officials are proposing a $137.6 million spending plan for the 2024-25 years, which could raise taxes $344 for the average homeowner. The spending plan will also include new course offerings with no layoffs or reductions of service.

Rockville Centre schools float $137.6M spending plan

Rockville Centre school district proposes $137.6M budget for 2024-2025, which could raise taxes by $344. more

By Daniel Offner | 4/19/24

Yolanda Robano-Gross, LMSW, MHA, Chief Executive Officer, Options for Community Living, Inc. on June 10, 2021, in Ronkonkoma, NY.

Options for community living making Long Islanders Less Vulnerable

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health being on the rise today, we had the opportunity to sit down with Yolanda Robano-Gross LMSW, MHA, and Chief Executive Officer of Options for Community Living (Options) and gain her insight on what Options does to help vulnerable Long Islanders about mental health, housing, homelessness, and those who are HIV+/living with Aids. more

Staff Report | 6/19/24

Personal Injury Law

Q: I live on the bay in Nassau County and have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Water has flooded the basement and first floor of our home, ruining everything. Our two cars, which were parked in … more

By Donnalynn Darling | 11/14/12

Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, pictured here during a female empowerment event at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, is the Herald’s 2023 Person of the Year for her tireless work in the community.

A force for change in the community

It doesn’t take a politician to effectuate change in a community. All it requires is the commitment to roll up your sleeves and help improve other people’s lives. That is how … more

By Daniel Offner | 12/28/23

Dave Sawicki spins the wheel with Nancy and Sabrina Biaggi during the Viva La FOSSI fundraiser last week.

Photos: Las Vegas comes to the Sandel Senior Center

Viva La FOSSI brought all the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas to the Sandel Senior Center. more

By Daniel Offner | 4/19/24

Many chose to come out and gamble with friends at the annual Sandel Center fundraiser Saturday night.

Sandel fundraiser draws record crowd [Photo gallery]

It was a rocking good time at the eighth annual Friends of Senior Services, Inc. Monte Carlo night last Saturday. Not only did everyone have a great time playing casino games to raise money for … more

5/5/10

Employment Law

Q: If someone is let go due to cutbacks is s/he entitled to unused vacation and or sick pay? A: Generally, New York law does not require employers to provide paid vacation to employees. The law … more

By Lois Carter Schlissel | 2/12/14

We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.

Every September, the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly wreaks havoc, confusion and congestion for everyone who must travel to and from Manhattan. more

9/28/23

Litigation Law

Q: My teenaged son was convicted of assault. Could I be held liable for damages in civil court? A: Generally, under New York law, Courts will not impose liability … more

By Robert Zausmer | 2/11/14

In Washington, the inmates are running the asylum

Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. more

9/21/23

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