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Rockville Centre resident Arielle Kane wiped away tears during a vigil on Feb. 16 at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, which remembered the victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
Rockville Centre residents call for action after Parkland shooting
“This must stop here,” said Rockville Centre resident Cindy Vaupel, her frustrated tone filling the pews at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Feb. 16, two days after a gunman took the lives of 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “This must stop with us.” more
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“This is what democracy looks like!” Rockville Centre native Deana Davoudiasl, right, chanted at the start of the Women’s March in Manhattan last Saturday.
Rockville Centre groups take the streets
An estimated 200,000 women, men and children took to the streets of Manhattan last Saturday on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. For several “resistance” groups from Long Island, participation in the march was a way to protest the acts of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. more
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Patrick Young, Osman Canales, and Margarita Grasing spoke at a panel at Central Synagogue Beth Emeth. Liz Stack, right, moderated the discussion.
Long Island Latinos raise voices at panel discussion
“We need to get to know immigrants,” said Osman Canales, a Salvadorian activist from Suffolk County. “It may be difficult because of the areas we live in, and because [Long Island] is so … more
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People gathered at the steps of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth to denounce hatred and racism at a vigil on Aug. 17, in response to the violence in Charlottesville, Va., a few days earlier.
In RVC, denouncing hatred after Charlottesville rallies
“Why don’t we gather up closer?” Rabbi Elliot Skiddell told a crowd of about 200 people who surrounded the stairs outside Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Aug. 17. “We can love one another a little bit more.” more
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Saarah Braithwaite, left, was a recent participant in the Hofstra University High School Summer Journalism Institute, funded by the New York Press Association and Press Club of Long Island. Braithwaite, an Elmont High School senior, is seen here on the Institute's final day with schoolmate Kimberly Flobil.
'Converging Voices': Seen but not seen at Hofstra Museum exhibit
The Hofstra University Museum exhibit, “Converging Voices: Gender and Identity,” was small, but its art was massive and beautiful. The art really resonated with me, with the theme of each piece coming together to illustrate a central message. One piece in particular connected with me deeply. more
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Hundreds of participants took off from the starting point at Grand Avenue Middle School, at the Central district’s annual 5K to help fight hunger.
'One Voice, One Message' run feeds hunger charity
In an effort to once again unite the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and continue its mission of philanthropy and community activism, the “One Voice, One Message” committee held its 5K Superhero Run on March 25. more
Kohn played the drums and performed as Joe Kane in a Big Band since the 1940s and until his death.
Big Band musician Joe Kohn dies at 93
Longtime Big Band musician and former local newspaper publisher Joe Kohn passed away on Monday, Sept. 7 in Long Beach. He was 93. Kohn had a long history performing under the stage name Joe … more
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Hundreds of participants turned out for the One Voice, One Message 5K, despite the weather.
Bellmore-Merrick Central District 5K off and running
For a while on the morning of March 21, organizers of the first One Voice, One Message 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, wondered whether anyone would show. more
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The One Voice, One Message 5K Run/Walk route.
Bellmore-Merrick Central School District to host 5K for charity
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will host its first “One Voice, One Message” 5K run/walk at Grand Avenue Middle School on Saturday, March 21, at 9 a.m. Race-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. more
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Robbie Rosen, right, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Merrick, smiled beside his vocal music coach, Michelle Lindsley. Rosen organized “Music for Michelle,” a concert fundraiser to help with her medical bills as she battles cancer.
Robbie Rosen throws benefit concert for teacher
Vocal music teacher Michelle Lindsley broke the news that she is suffering from multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer, to one of her star students, Robbie Rosen, during a lesson at her home studio. “Michelle has given so much of herself to me, her students and colleagues,” Rosen said. “I remember thinking I have to give back some way.” more
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