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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.

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

By Christina Enrico | 5/30/23

Molloy University students filled the Nassau Coliseum for the 2023 spring commencement ceremony on May 22.

Nearly 1,000 students receive diplomas

Nearly 1,000 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at the 2023 Molloy University Commencement ceremonies held at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on May 22. more

5/30/23

FOSSI President Bruce Mirkin, left, joins Tom Jones impersonator Lamar Peters, Sandel Center Deputy Director Nancy Codispoti, Janet Fex with Grand Pavilion Rehabilitation, and FOSSI Secretary Yndiana Seltzer for a special performance at the Sandel Senior Center on May 19.

‘It’s not unusual to have fun with anyone’

A Tom Jones look-alike visited the Sandel Senior Center in Rockville Centre more

By Daniel Offner | 5/30/23

Hansen, a Former Rockville Centre resident, displayed the medal he earned when he finished the Sugarloaf Marathon in Maine last May.

South Side High grad runs 50 marathons in 50 states

Former Rockville Centre resident and South Side High School alumnus Randell Hansen completed his goal of running marathons in all 50 states last fall. more

By Stacey Taylor | 5/30/23

Teams participating in the Lions Club’s Walking Rally were sent to explore the Village of Rockville Centre to find clues. Competitors Nick Lavacca of Wantagh, left, Nicholas Lavacca, 13, Nick Lavacca, Jr. of Syosset, Gianna Lavacca, 14, Barbara Lavacca of Syosset, and Kathy Mistrella of Wantagh point out their clue, ‘water below the banner.’

Lions Club hosts 3rd annual Walking Rally

Inspired by the CBS hit reality television show, “The Amazing Race,” the Rockville Centre Lions Club’s held its biggest community fundraiser effort of the year, on Saturday, May 20. more

By Daniel Offner | 5/30/23

The Pride captured the Colonial Athletic Association softball title in walk-off fashion, beating Towson 6-5.

Hofstra softball regains championship form

The Hofstra softball team captured its first Colonial Athletic Association title since 2018 in dramatic fashion and in the process kept a tradition alive for the storied program. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/30/23

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

By CHRISTINA ENRICO | 5/28/23

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

By Daniel Offner | 5/28/23

Calhoun's Jayden Finkelstein, second from left, bumps with Jake Lewis to celebrate one of his three goals in Friday's semifinal win over South Side.

Calhoun squeaks by South Side

Dating back to last spring, no group of high school athletes in Nassau County has enjoyed more success than Calhoun’s. Friday afternoon, a few hours after the Colts’ baseball team closed out … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/27/23

Dishing up an old-time menu for the holiday

The Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table. more

5/25/23

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