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Actress/Comedian Amy Schumer, a South Side High School alum, recently shared that she has been diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome, in a one-on-one interview with former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin.

Amy Schumer talks about Cushing Syndrome diagnosis

Comedian, actress and director Amy Schumer, a graduate of South Side High School in Rockville Centre, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome. Cushing Syndrome is a … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/1/24

MeToo, unless you’re a Jew

The United Nations was supposedly founded on the “noble principles” of peace, justice and human rights, yet its agencies frequently demonstrate an anti-Israel, antisemitic bias . . . more

By Ari Brown | 12/14/23

Elizabeth Boylan, third from right, and Rockville Centre Village Trustee Katie Conlon, fourth from left, join fellow Women of Distinction honored by Assemblyman Brian Curran and Congressman Anthony D’Esposito.

Elizabeth Boylan and Katie Conlon named 2023 Women of Distinction

Eight local women who have gone above and beyond for their communities for decades were honored by Assemblyman Brian Curran as 2023 Women of Distinction during an event at Crossroads Farm. more

By Nicole Formisano | 11/3/23

Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

9/14/23

Elementary school students Landon and Hayden, 5, were treated to a back-to-school event from the National Council of Jewish Women on Aug. 6.

National Council of Jewish Women unite south shore communities for back-to-school event

The National Council of Jewish Women hosted its 8th annual Back 2 School Store event on Aug. 6, aiding elementary students from underserved communities in obtaining clothing and school essentials for the upcoming school year. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/3/23

Prioritizing Women's Health at NUMC

Our wives, moms and all the women who are the backbones of our families and our communities have a lot of demands on their time. Between work and other commitments, more than half of women in a … more

Matthew J Bruderman | 8/3/23

Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn named to US Women's National Team

Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn was one of 23 players selected to compete for the US team at the FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. more

By Michael Lewis | 7/2/23

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 3/30/23

Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, has witnessed, participated and taught about the power of protests and essential need to speak up for rights and overall human equality.

Participating in, instead of watching, history

She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate. more

By Karina Kovac | 3/4/23

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

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