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Leah E. Watson, president of The Links Incorporated Long Island Chapter, far left; Elaine Gross, president of ERASE Racism; Dr. Makila Meyers, of the New York State Education Department; and Andrea Honigsfeld, associate dean and director of Molloy College’s Doctoral Program in Education, attended the event.
ERASE Racism forum at Molloy College discusses diversifying education
Long Island high school students indicated on Saturday that they want to see a wider range of identities represented in school lesson plans. more
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Erica Shillingford, left, enjoyed time with Maple Pointe resident Roz Lieberman.
Maple Pointe employee recognized for dedication to Rockville Centre seniors
Erica Shillingford, a medication aide at Maple Pointe Assisted Living in Rockville Centre, has been named Noble Caregiver of the Year by the New York State Center for Assisted Living for her day-to-day dedication to the residents and her fellow employees. more
Former Rockville Centre resident Doris Kearns Goodwin's book “No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II” won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1995.
South Side High School alum Doris Kearns Goodwin to be inducted into state Writers Hall of Fame
Former Rockville Centre resident Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of seven writers to be inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame on June 4. more
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Support law enforcement in the fight against opioid epidemic
It is difficult to fully comprehend the opioid epidemic’s effects across New York state. But without the brave service of our law enforcement officials, it’s likely that the impacts of opioid addiction and overdoses would be even more severe. more
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State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, left, addressed the crowd after being sworn in at Molloy College’s Madison Theatre on Jan. 13.
Assemblywoman Judy Griffin sworn in
State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin was sworn in during a ceremony at Molloy College’s Madison Theatre on Jan. 13 two months after she defeated incumbent Brian Curran. more
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Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause New York, left, joined State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Kevin Thomas.
Kaminsky introduces bill to eliminate 'zombie accounts' of politicians convicted of felonies
State legislation proposed on Tuesday could prohibit politicians convicted of a felony from using campaign funds to support political candidates or pay legal expenses, an issue that officials say has persisted for too long. more
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A number of elected officials said they have many concerns about recreational marijuana being legalized in New York, a move Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that he would support.
Rockville Centre reacts to looming pot legalization
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities approving the recreational use of marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize and tax this year. “I might be wrong,” Curran, a Democrat, said. “It would be interesting to see who might embrace this.” more
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Village trustees Michael Sepe, left, and Emilio Grillo, joined Mayor Francis X. Murray, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and Trustee Edward Oppenheimer.
Village receives $2.1M for water treatment plant
The village of Rockville Centre will be awarded $2.1 million in state funding to build an iron filtration plant on Maple Avenue, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky announced on Monday. more
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A militarized school is not a safe school
The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more
Earlier this month, students took the state English Language Arts exams. Rockville Centre school officials, including Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chris Pellettieri, above, said that the new test, now one day shorter, still proved stressful for students.
Two-day tests still too stressful: shorter state ELA exams prove difficult for Rockville Centre students
Rockville Centre students in grades three through eight endured one fewer day of testing on April 11 and 12 during the state English Language Arts exam, but school officials said the reduction did … more
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