Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Eighth-grade students at South Side Middle School got a sneak peek into their future high school experience, exploring a wide array of elective courses at South Side High School.
Richard “Dick” Torykian, a Rockville Centre native and a central figure in the Chaminade High School community, died on Jan. 10, at age 85. He lived in Rockville Centre until 2017, when he moved to San Diego to be closer to his family.
SIBSPlace's Hoops for Hope fundraiser celebrated a major milestone by hosting its first-ever university-level event at Molloy University, raising $13,000 total across the whole fundraiser to support children coping with family illness or loss.
Chloe Veg's passion for guiding others through the creative process comes through in her job as teacher at The Art Studio in Rockville Centre.
During American Heart Month this February, Thierry Duchatellier, a seasoned section chief of cardiology at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, emphasizes the critical importance of heart health and proactive measures for prevention
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a proposal aimed at restricting smartphone use in New York’s public schools, prohibiting the use of smartphones and other internet-enabled devices during the entire school day, including in classrooms, lunch periods and study halls, the release said.
At the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting, the members of the executive board and the board of directors were reinducted, and chamber president Ed Asip recapped the organization’s achievements over the past year while looking ahead to its goals for this year.
Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth held a day of service on the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, offering families a chance to bake challah and write letters to soldiers in Israel.
Molloy University had students honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by taking part in the school’s seventh annual MLK Day of Service on Monday.
The MLK Community Center in Rockville Centre hosted a heartfelt ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, bringing together local leaders, community members and youth to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
Editorial
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.
Columnist
Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president.
Columnist
One of my pet peeves is our national airline system.
Columnist
We have been on a mission to get The Rockville Centre Historical Society back on the map. We offered six compelling events last year, and have plans for more this year.