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I unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery . . . more

By Joshua Lafazan | 10/19/23

Even Peter Benchley knew that ‘Jaws’ got it wrong

With all the media hype about sharks these days, our thoughts went to the late Peter Benchley, who wrote many books during his life, but who will be best remembered for . . . more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more

7/14/22

When it comes to Trump, newspapers go BIG

I have seen my share of heart-stopping headlines. In The New York Times, I read “MEN WALK ON MOON,” “NIXON RESIGNS,” “U.S. ATTACKED” . . . more

1/14/21

Members of Rockville Centre Girl Scout Troop 870, above, paid tribute to those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 at a ceremony last Sunday on the Village Green.

Rockville Centre remembers neighbors who perished on 9/11 at annual ceremony

More than 100 people paid tribute to the village residents and loved ones of locals that perished on Sept. 11, 2001 at Rockville Centre’s annual 9/11 ceremony on the Village Green last Sunday. more

By Ben Strack | 9/20/18

The story of the tree that survived the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is posted around the Village Green.

Story Walk on Rockville Centre's Village Green a new way to remember Sept. 11

As some adults still struggle to process what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, the task of explaining the attacks to their children is even more difficult. But with the installation of a new Story Walk on the Village Green, that conversation could become easier. more

By Ben Strack | 9/13/18

Rockville Centre Detective Chris O’Connor, second from right, with, from left, Pat Saunders, of the Suffolk County PBA; Matt McCauley; State Sen. Todd Kaminsky; Suffolk County police officers Tom Wilson and Scott Bowe; Dr. Stephanie Wu; and Anthony Flammia and John Feal, of the FealGood Foundation.

Rockville Centre detective feels 9/11's lasting effects

After the second plane slammed into the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, New York City Police Officer Chris O’Connor tried to evacuate the area. With his back to the towers, he surveyed the crowd, urging people to quickly cross the street. They were looking at the sky. more

By Ben Strack | 9/6/18

The risk for a heart attack increases when shoveling heavy, wet snow.

Warning: Take it easy when shoveling

The heavy, wet snow that fell on the Five Towns is not only hazardous when driving, but danger lurks when shoveling. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/22/18

Have a heart: Choose your lifestyle wisely

I looked down, and there it was — my heart, feverishly thumping. My valves looked like little whips snapping back and forth. It was a strange sight indeed. more

10/26/17

Sixteen years later, 9/11 still hurts

The anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks is approaching as our country is convulsed by political, social and economic upheaval. There is plenty of work to do on these fronts, but . . . more

9/7/17

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