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Family members join Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray to receive the Bishop John R. McGann Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mercy Ball on Dec. 3.
Mayor Murray receives lifetime achievement award
Hundreds gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Saturday, Dec. 3, for the Friends of Mercy Hospital’s 86th annual Mercy Ball. more
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American Legion Post No. 303 Commander Frank Colón, left, joins the RVC Homemakers’ Betty Iaconetti of North Merrick, Karen Alterson of Oceanside, Anna Biamonte of Merrick, seated with the quilt, Laura Schuler of Rockville Centre, Patty Gaffney of Oceanside, Mary Ann Grandazza of Rockville Centre, and American Legion member Pete Kaiser, as they donate much-needed socks and personalized cards to veterans.
Homemakers give back to keep vets warm
The Rockville Centre Homemakers pitched in to donate 250 pairs of socks — 200 for the men and 50 for the women in the armed services — and a quilt, which was decorated in Stars and Stripes. more
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The Nassau Community College Foundation honored Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, parent company of Herald community Newspapers, during a fundraising gala last week.
Clavin, Khzouz, Smith, Richner honored at gala
It was a night to remember, and a night to recognize the people and businesses that help make Nassau Community College what it is. more
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Hundreds gathered along the Village Green in Rockville Centre for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1.
RVC is rockin’ around the village green
Members of the Rockville Centre community filled the Village Green along Maple Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 1, to ring in the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree and Chanukah Menorah. more
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The Rockville Centre Police Department swore in three new detectives and four new officers on Dec. 5.
Police hire four officers, promotes three to detective
Rockville Centre’s Police Department has promoted three officers to the rank of detective and added four new officers to the rank and file, expanding its police force to 58. more
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Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital has stood on its Rockville Centre campus for over 100 years. This year it will honor three distinguished guests for their service to the hospital and its staff.
Friends of Mercy prepares to host 86th annual ball
Friends of Mercy Hospital, which has been in existence for nearly 90 years, is composed of men who have volunteered in support of projects that advance the medical and surgical care of the hospital’s patients. On Saturday, more than 400 people are expected to attend the 86th annual Mercy Ball at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. more
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Lisa Umansky, owner of Polka Dot Pound Cake and president of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, held a news conference last Saturday to promote Small Business Saturday.
Snowman Hunt kicks off ‘small business season’
Shopping small is no longer a once-a-year activity. Vision Long Island announced last Saturday that this year and next, shopping at small, local businesses will be encouraged not just during the holidays, but all year-round. more
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Miss Long Island Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.
Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns
Lianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island. more
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By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress.
D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor
He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won. His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before … more
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Bowlers to Veterans Link presents a $250,000 check to the National Association of State Veterans Homes to fund virtual reality therapy programs for veterans. From left: Jonathan Spier, deputy executive director of Long Island State Veterans Home, John LaSpina, president of Maple Family Centers and Bowlers to Veterans Link board chairman, Chris Brickler, MyndVR founder and CEO, and Fred Sganga, executive director of Long Island State Veterans Home.
Bowling organization gives back to veterans
John LaSpina, president of the Maple Family Centers in Rockville Centre, recently presented a $250,000 donation to the National Association of State Veterans Homes on behalf of the Bowlers to Veterans Link. more
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