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George Rand, a Franklin Square resident, is a retired engineering manager and university instructor. He also served with the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific during World War II.

In his budget address, Governor Andrew Cuomo highlighted his two key initiatives for New York State — reducing public-sector pension costs, and implementing an evaluation system for schoolteachers. Gov. Cuomo is the state’s top executive, elected by the people, so who’s supporting his plans? It’s the state’s public workers unions and the teachers’ union — they are suing the governor in court. Did anyone elect the unions to be in charge of the state’s pension and school systems? more

By George Rand | 2/7/12

Letters to the Rockville Centre Herald Feb. 2, 2012

Community was there for the Rizzuto's To the Editor: I attended the wake and funeral Mass for Jay Rizzuto from Thursday through Saturday. As a childhood friend of Jay’s father, I was truly … more

2/1/12

Mercy seeks ‘patient navigator’ volunteers Mercy Medical Center is offering a unique opportunity for mature adults who have a passion for helping others to volunteer the gift of their time as a Patient Navigator for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. Participants in this newly established program will assist cancer patients in finding their way through the complexities of arranging the treatments they require and obtaining the broad array of support services that are available to them. No prior experience is required. Participants will receive necessary training but must commit to volunteering a minimum of four hours per week. The first training session will be conducted on Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information, call 516-62MERCY.

Rockville Centre events and activities Feb. 2, 2012

On the board Zoning Board Meeting Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Village Hall Board of Trustees Briefing Feb. 9. 7 p.m., Village Hall Board of Trustees Meeting Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m., Village … more

2/1/12

Rockville Centre Crime Watch Feb. 2, 2012

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. more

2/1/12

Florida fugitive arrested in Rockville Centre on murder charges

Members of the United States Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force teamed up with Nassau County police on Tuesday morning in Rockville Centre to arrest a man for an open warrant issued by Pinellas County, Fla. more

Aaron Axelson | 1/25/12

Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-13 budget proposal last week.

Cuomo reveals 2012-13 budget plan

Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan, which he says will close the $2 billion budget gap and increase state aid to schools and municipalities. … more

Alex Costello | 1/25/12

A Long Island Index survey found that resident's are increasingly dissatisfied with the direction of Nassau and Suffolk.

Long Island Index issues a challenge

Long Island has incredible potential. It can either become a modern, innovation-spurring suburban area with high-paying jobs, or it can wallow and fade away into obscurity. That was the general … more

Alex Costello | 1/25/12

Events and activities in Rockville Centre - Jan. 19, 2012

On the board Zoning Board Meeting Jan. 25, 8 p.m., Village Hall Zoning Board Meeting Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Village Hall Board of Trustees Briefing Feb. 9. 7 p.m., Village Hall Board of … more

1/18/12

Rockville Centre Crime Watch Jan. 19, 2012

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law more

1/18/12

It'll be an interesting year for columnists — and readers

2012 will be a challenging year for any columnist who takes his or her job seriously. more

1/12/12