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We can’t overlook the hardships of our L.I. neighbors

When I first came to the Herald in January to cover Long Beach, I took in what most others see — the fine beaches, the beautiful boardwalk, the tony restaurants on Park Avenue and the cool, funky bars on the West End. But the coronavirus peeled back the layers fast . . . more

By James Bernstein | 12/10/20

Every Friday, the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rockville Centre opens a food pantry for families in need. The demand has nearly doubled over the past month.

Donations sought for Rockville Centre food pantry

Families in Rockville Centre have been hit hard by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and the need for support is increasing by the week. As people who have been laid off due to the closure of nonessential businesses and social distancing measures struggle to feed their families, several organizations — with the help of village residents — have stepped up to provide support. Every week, the Martin Luther King Jr. Center opens a food pantry for several hours, and the number of families visiting it has doubled since it first opened last month. more

By Jill Nossa | 4/27/20

The Village of Rockville Centre will close three facilities for two weeks, effective March 16.

Mayor declares state of emergency in Rockville Centre amid coronavirus concerns

Things are getting quiet in Rockville Centre, at least in public. Schools are closed, meetings are postponed and most activities have come to a halt for at least the next couple of weeks. Though no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Rockville Centre, the village officials decided, “out of an abundance of caution” to close Village Hall, the Sandel Senior Center, John A. Anderson Recreation Center and Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center for two weeks, starting Monday, March 16 and reopening on March 30. more

By Jill Nossa | 3/13/20

Members of three different churches gathered at Oyster Bay’s Christ Church on Jan. 19 to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a service. The Hood AME Zion choir rehearsed beforehand.

Three churches honor MLK at a service

Martin Luther King Day in marked each year in Oyster Bay with a service the day before at Christ Church, where there is an interdenominational service between members of the Episcopal Church, … more

1/24/20

Members of the Eternal Praise Dance Ministry of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church of Corona performed for hundreds of people who turned out for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Service at the Second Baptist Church of Baldwin on Sunday.

Community comes together to honor Dr. King’s legacy

The percussive sounds of the Baldwin High School Step Team reverberated through the auditorium at the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration program on Jan. 16. Following the … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/23/20

Elyse Rodriguez performs an interpretive dance to the "I Have a Dream" speech at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rockville Centre on Monday, Jan. 20.

Dr. King honored at MLK Center in Rockville Centre

Dozens gathered at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rockville Centre on Monday to celebrate the birthday of the center’s namesake, a man who dedicated his life to advocating for equality. The program included song and dance performances by local residents — including children enrolled in the after-school program — interspersed with video footage of King’s speeches. more

By Jill Nossa | 1/23/20

Members of the First Baptist Church of Glen Cove Choir and City Councilman Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, far left, offered a musical tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Finley Middle School during a celebration

A walk to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hundreds gathered at Glen Cove’s First Baptist Church to take part in the city’s 36th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March on Jan. 20. The event paid tribute to King’s fight for … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/23/20

Actors from the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect performed “Letters from Anne and Martin” at Congregation Beth Ohr’s Temple Israel annex on Dec. 12. The program drew parallels between Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who shared a vision of a peaceful and unified world.

‘Letters from Anne and Martin’ offers hope for the future

An unexpected winter sun streamed through the stained-glass window of the synagogue at Congregation Beth Ohr’s Temple Israel annex in Merrick, throwing colors on the guests who filled the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/23/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau administrators, elected officials and members of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee celebrated King’s life at the hospital’s 12th annual event in his honor on Monday.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside honors staff member at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration

Mount Sinai South Nassau and local elected officials honored the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with musical tributes and poetry readings during the hospital’s 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday. more

1/22/20

Honor Martin Luther King at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside

Friedberg JCC hosts a day of service learning for all ages on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. more

1/15/20

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