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Members of the East Meadow Fire Department marched with community members from their firehouse to Veterans Memorial Park on Sept. 11 to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the first responders who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses in the years since.

In the early evening of Sept. 11, 2001, Kathy Martinez Walsh and Patricia Magnus Brown, captains of the East Meadow Fire Department’s Rescue 5 Ambulance Company, were stationed at Chelsea Pier … more

By Laura Lane | 9/16/21

The late Ray Pfeifer received a key to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio for his efforts surrounding Sept. 11.

Foundation named after Pfeifer going strong

“Do the right thing, even when no one is looking,” was Ray Pfeifer’s motto, according to his friends and family. Pfeifer, who was a member of the East Meadow Fire Department and the … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/9/21

Members of the junior fire department scrub a car during their fundraiser.

RVC Junior FD host annual car wash

The Rockville Centre Junior Fire Department held its annual car wash on August 29; their first since before the pandemic. 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the junior department, which consists of boys and girls from ages 13 to 17. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 9/2/21

Oceanside’s Sanitation District 7 will see a tax hike of about 3.9 percent for 2022 based on the proposed budget.

Sanit. District 7 taxes going up 3.9%

On Aug. 26, Oceanside Sanitation District 7 Commissioner Austin Graff took to Facebook to announce the department’s proposed 3.9 percent tax increase for the 2022 budget, citing “rising costs like insurance, gas and salaries.” more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 9/2/21

Crime watch: Rockville Centre

Here is the latest crime report, courtesy the Rockville Centre Police Department more

9/2/21

New York must require masks in school

New York’s new governor, Kathy Hochul, made it clear in the days leading up to her ascension to the state’s highest office that she would like to see a statewide mask mandate for schoolchildren and their teachers. Thank you, Governor. more

8/26/21

The Rockville Centre Fire Department will host the 4th Battalion Parade and a drill at Firemen's Field at South Side High School on August 21.

Rockville Centre Fire Department to host 4th Battalion Parade

On Saturday August 21, 2021, The Rockville Centre Fire Department will host its Fourth Battalion Parade and Drill. The parade will Step off at 6:00 p.m. featuring Fire Departments, equipment and bands from Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook and Malverne -- the member departments from the Fourth Battalion District. more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza | 8/18/21

Woman struck by hit-and-run driver in East Rockaway

A woman was struck by a car in a hit and run while crossing Main Street in East Rockaway on Aug. 11 at 8:15 a.m. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/14/21

Getting our kids back to school must be a priority

An image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it . . . more

8/12/21

Crime watch: Rockville Centre

Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Rockville Centre Police Department more

8/5/21

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