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Girl Scout Emma Lincks earned the prestigious Gold Award for her animal rescue efforts and for spreading awareness of puppy mills.
Girl Scout Emma Lincks earns prestigious Gold Award
Rockville Centre resident Emma Lincks’ efforts to rescue animals have earned her Girl Scouting’s prestigious Gold Award. more
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Kids celebrate Heroes Day at the Rockville Centre Public Library
More than 300 kids and parents were in attendance for Heroes Day at the Rockville Centre Public Library. The annual event gives local kids a chance to learn and experience some of the responsibilities of first responders. more
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Dexter and Dunkin, two dogs currently available for adoption at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, the town’s lone shelter offers adoptions for pets like Dexter and Dunkin for $25.
Animal shelter says to 'Adopt, don't shop'
On the lookout for a new, four-legged member of the family? Officials with the Town of Hempstead say you don’t have to look any further than its Wantagh-based animal shelter. more
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The Legislature is focused on helping veterans
Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more
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Howard Jacobson, who owns the Rockville Centre Pharmacy, spoke at a rally at Levin’s Pharmacy in Oceanside in 2019
Rockville Centre pharmacist pleads for Gov. Hochul’s help amid battle with PBMs
Rockville Centre pharmacist Howard Jacobson is among the many independent pharmacy owners who have struggled over the years due to the influence of pharmacy benefit managers, and have urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign into law the Pharmacy Rescue Package. The bill was passed overwhelmingly by the State Assembly and Senate in June. more
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Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, far left, honored Billy Mohr, second from right, and Patrick Erickson with a village proclamation for helping rescue motorists trapped in an overturned car in Baldwin.
South Side High School juniors lauded for heroism
Local elected officials and residents recently gathered to celebrate the heroism of two young men, Billy Mohr and Patrick Erickson, after the pair helped save motorists trapped in an overturned car … more
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Federal aid gives Nassau a shot in the arm
Nassau County got some very good news last week after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: The county will receive $397.7 million in federal aid . . . more
Sienna Scarpelli, left, Patrick Primrose, Caroline Reda and Benjamin Freise were winners in the village’s third annual Snowman Hunt. They were honored at a Rockville Centre board meeting on Feb. 4.
Rockville Centre officials recognize firefighters and contest winners
Rockville Centre’s village board honored heroes who saved a man’s life and young contest winners who supported local businesses at its meeting on Feb. 4. more
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Though Floodlight Rescue Company No. 1 is an independent company, it operates out of the Rockville Centre Fire Department’s headquarters on North Centre Avenue.
Former paramedic alleges Rockville Centre fire company tried to oust her after she sought financial records
Former Rockville Centre Fire Department paramedic Donna Hitscherich filed a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights earlier this year, alleging that she was retaliated against … more
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Lifeguards, surfers save swimmers in rough seas
A woman standing on the jetty at Lincoln Boulevard beach, reportedly taking photos, was caught by a wave, pulled into the water and slammed into the rocks, a witness and … more
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