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At the final Ronald Winchester Walk of Honor, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and Trustee Katie Conlon presented a proclamation Saturday afternoon to Marianna Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School phys. ed. teacher and the mother of the late Marine First Lt. Ronald Winchester, who died during his second tour in Iraq in 2004. The annual walk has raised funds for organizations including the First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and America’s VetDogs.
The end of a fundraising era
U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, 2004. In his memory, his family organized a Walk of Honor to commemorate him. more
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Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan speaks to seventh- and eighth-graders at Lincoln Orens Middle School. Her mission? For the public to bear witness.
‘Please share our stories,’ Holocaust survivor implores Island Park students
When Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, 88, spoke to seventh- and eighth- graders at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park, she didn’t just want to pass on a message — she … more
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Marianna Winchester, the Gold Star mother of U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester, and American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon Jr. honored the troops on Veterans Day in 2017. Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School physical education teacher, created the fundraising Walk of Honor in her son’s memory.
The end of a fundraising era
What began as a way for a sister to honor her brother was transformed into a 15-year-long community-wide tradition in Rockville Centre. U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, … more
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital President Dr. Adhi Sharma, center, joins honoree Andrew Triolo, left, and Community Service Award recipient Scott Kemins, right, at the 39th annual golf tournament fundraiser at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor.
L.I.’s largest hospital fundraiser hits the links
Hundreds gathered at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor on Monday, May 15, to show their support for Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its 39th annual golf tournament fundraiser. … more
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Pamela Alcala was awarded the prestigious 2023 Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award for her significant positive impact on local communities.
Pamela Alcala makes impact at Camp Ga’avah
Pamela Alcala, a clinical social worker and the program coordinator for the Friedberg Jewish Community Center’s Camp Ga’avah, is one of five recipients of the coveted 2023 Robert M. … more
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Oceanside Garden Club members Janet Pearsall, Brit Birkelund, Dorothy Abbott, Ellen Johanson, J.F. Purcell and Maria Heller planted two pussy willows at the Schoolhouse Green for Arbor Day.
Garden Club heralds spring with pussy willow brushes at Schoolhouse Green
The Oceanside Garden Club planted two pussy willow brushes at Schoolhouse Green in honor of Arbor Day. Arbor Day is a day of observance where people are encouraged to plant trees and care for … more
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The Doma Panema dance group started the Hispanic Brotherhood Annual Scholarship Dinner off with a Panamanian traditional dance routine, and its members later enjoyed some dinner while scholarships and citations were handed out.
Hispanic Brotherhood honors students with scholarships
The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre held its Annual Scholarship Dinner on May 11 at Temple Avodah, in Oceanside. This year’s scholarship recipients are Darcy Aguirre, John Gutierrez, … more
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The raid of Ace Auto Recycling Inc., in December, netted hundreds of catalytic converters, millions of dollars in cash and bank accounts, and equipment used to extract the lucrative precious metals from the converters.
Large-scale criminal enterprise or ‘American success story’?
Alan Pawelsky, 28, and his brother Andrew, 25, are facing an 81-count indictment for their involvement, along with co-conspirator Jovaine Clarke, 29, in an alleged large-scale black-market catalytic … more
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Panaghia of Island Park priest’s daughter AnnaMaria Kazoulis eats a honey puff dessert with her father George Kazoulis
Greek food celebrated at annual Spring Fest
T he second annual Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest drew in hungry parishioners and residents of Island Park this past weekend from May 11 to 14. On the menu was common Greek … more
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Island Park Boys and Girls Little Leaguers caught the first pitch from village mayor Michael McGinty and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.
Play ball! Island Park Little League starts season
On a radiant summer-like day, the morning of May 7 brought a sense of anticipation and excitement to the quaint village of Island Park where children and families marched in the Island Park Little … more
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