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This weekend will see changes to the Far Rockaway schedules.

LIRR Far Rockaway Branch Weekend Schedules Adjusted this weekend

The LIRR has announced weekend schedule changes for this weekend and on May 3-4 on the Far Rockaway branch. LIRR Far Rockaway Branch Weekend Schedules Adjusted April 12-13 and May 3-4: Brooklyn-Bound Trains to Depart up to Eight Minutes Early While Crews Perform Maintenance on 150th Street Bridge more

4/8/14

Lois Goldsmith, who took over as executive director of the Peninsula Counseling Center in September, said it is important to keep current with the trends in the mental health field.

New director moving PCC forward

After 23 years as second in command at the Peninsula Counseling Center, Lois Goldsmith has been named the agency’s executive director, and she is very excited about some new initiatives. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/23/14

Alberto “Goldie” Occhiuzzo, with his daughter Kelly Zack at Peninsula Counseling Center’s A Tasteful Evening in October, died on Jan. 10 at the age of 90.

Goldie’s owner dies at 90

Popular Valley Stream restaurant owner and longtime Five Towns resident Alberto Francesco Natale Occhiuzzo, better known as Goldie, died on Jan. 10 of natural causes. He was 90. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/15/14

Chef Peter Augello, with seniors from Valley Stream Central High School, from left, Raul Incarnacion, Elijah Gatke and James Michel, prepared slices of cheesecake with a raspberry drizzle at A Tasteful Evening.

A taste of success

While the Peninsula Counseling Center’s A Tasteful Evening fundraiser is a longstanding tradition, this year’s event was extra special. The mental health agency is celebrating its 100th anniversary, a milestone that was recognized on Oct. 21 at the Woodmere Club. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/30/13

Poverty — the story of us all

The year was 1994. Nassau County was supposed to have built a park with a soccer field, a basketball court and picnic tables at the Five Towns Community Center in the mid-1970s, but for two decades, plans for the project languished. more

10/3/13

Millions allotted for Sandy rebuilding

Long-suffering Long Islanders may soon see some additional Hurricane Sandy rebuild relief from the Federal Government. A new program funded by Federal Supplemental … more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/24/13

Longtime PCC Executive Director Herb Ruben not only counseled people, but inspired those he knew to become involved and help others.

Herb Ruben: He inspired, guided and advised

Herb Ruben was known for his passion, energy, compassion and wisdom, and he made a huge impact on many lives as the executive director of the Peninsula Counseling Center, as a member and president of Congregation Beth Emeth and simply as a friend. more

By Jeff Bessen and By Andrew Hackmack | 5/29/13

Herb Ruben, who was executive director of the Peninsula Counseling Center for 52 years, died on May 20.

Herb Ruben, retired director of PCC, dies at 87

For more than a half-century, Herb Ruben was an advocate for mental health services on Long Island, leading one of the most respected agencies in Nassau County. The long-time leader of the Peninsula Counseling Center died on May 20 at the age of 87. more

By Jeffrey Bessen and Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

Meet the staff of PCC

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Peninsula Counseling Center, we are introducing you to a few of the more than 100 staff members who work with clients and behind the scenes to make the agency run. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

PCC director: we're ahead of the curve

The executives, board members and staff at the Peninsula Counseling Center have accomplished a lot over the last 100 years, and while they pause to celebrate the milestone now, there’s no sign of the agency slowing down any time soon. more

By Brian Croce | 5/23/13

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