What did South Side Middle Schools eighth graders learn while visiting the high school?

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.

Obituary

Richard ‘Dick’ Torykian, Rockville Centre native and Chaminade High School key figure, dies at 85

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 expands impact with Hoops for Hope fundraiser at Molloy University

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 helps young artists thrive in Rockville Centre

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.

Heart Month health tips from Mercy Hospital cardiologist

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

Editorial

The concern about a county civilian militia

The recent controversy surrounding Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s creation of an armed civilian unit has sparked intense debate.

Columnist

Scott Davis: Breaking the stigma: the importance of mental health

For many of us, there is a self-imposed stigma associated with working on mental health (as an essential component of overall health and wellness).

Columnist

Randi Kreiss: High anxiety is gripping many Americans

I’m an anxious person, and according to the American Psychiatric Association, 40 percent of Americans said last year that they were more anxious than the year before.

Columnist

Judy Griffin: Our police officers’ mental health must be a priority

Police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, yet too often they do not receive the essential mental health support they need by nature of their profession. This can exact a toll, both personally and professionally.