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How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre
The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more
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Rob Hallam said that he felt a calling to expand the food drive beyond his church. He has since collected tens of thousands of meals for people who need help.
Annual ‘People’s Food Drive’ off to a slow start
For the 13th year in a row, Rob Hallam is stacking boxes of food in his living room for the Long Island Council of Churches food pantry in Freeport, the standard operation for his annual People’s … more
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Aaron L. Scott, left, Marcia Odle-McNair, Mary Rano, and Galvin Bisserup Jr., all members of the Long Island Black Artist Association, at the 55th anniversary exhibition’s opening reception at Westbury Arts.
Exhibit celebrates local Black Artists at Westbury Arts
In celebration of the Long Island Black Artist Association’s 55th anniversary, Westbury Arts is the host of an exhibition that highlights more than five decades of talent from local artists. … more
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Members of the rotary went on a $3000 shopping spree for items with which to buy items for the Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance.
Rotary donates to L.I. Care’s Freeport pantry
In the spirit of service and compassion, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club recently orchestrated efforts to alleviate food insecurity on Long Island by helping to fill empty food pantries across … more
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Long Island experienced over five inches of heavy snowfall beginning overnight on Tuesday
Village faces heavy snowstorm
Long Islanders experienced snow ranging from five to eight inches today, prompting Freeport Public Schools to close and measures to be taken by the village to mitigate the effects of the inclement weather. … more
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Long Island Cares Center for Collaborative Assistance in Freeport located at 21 E Sunrise Hwy provided nearly 587,000 meals in 2023
Long Island Cares receives $25,000 grant
Long Island Cares, the food bank responsible that supplies millions of pounds of food each year to Long Islanders in need, and whose busiest food pantry has operated in Freeport since 2010, has … more
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Conor Kirwan, executive director of Freeport’s Human Resources, far left, with Ladonna Taylor, executive director of the Nassau County Office of Youth Services; Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini; Town Supervisor Don Clavin; Town Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; the Rev. Eric Mallette, town commissioner of occupational resources; and Freeport Recreation Center Manager Victoria Dinielli.
Rec Center’s Victoria Dinielli steps down
The Freeport Recreation Center has been a hub of activity for village residents of all ages, as well as visitors from around Nassau County, since it opened in 1974. It offers services as far-ranging … more
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Among the animals Karenlynn Stracher cares for are squirrels, which she feeds with syringes.
Stracher cares for town’s sick and injured wildlife
Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center. Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and … more
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Mount Sinai South Nassau, hospital closest for Freeport residents
Hospital unveils truths about health concerns
In a recent survey sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital – the closest hospital for Freeport residents - exposed the deep-seated concerns of over 600 … more
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Throughout November, PSEG Long Island and its employees dedicated themselves to honoring and supporting military veterans in collaboration with Long Island Cares.
PSEG, L.I. Cares join forces to honor area veterans
PSEG Long Island and its employees embarked on a month-long mission in November to honor military veterans in collaboration with Long Island Cares. The effort focused on making a positive impact on … more
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