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Longtime East Rockaway resident Gloria Christiano dies at 99

Gloria Carmela Christiano died on Sept. 11 at her home in East Rockaway. She was 99. more

9/24/21

Chaverim of the Five Towns and Rockaways volunteer Kasriel Zakutinsky changed Mary Kate Tischler’s tire on the Southern State Parkway on Aug. 25.

Chaverim of the Five Towns and Rockaway volunteer aid goes viral

The photograph and Facebook post of a volunteer from Chaverim of the Five Towns and Rockaway — an emergency roadside-assistance nonprofit — who stopped to change a motorist’s flat tire last month went viral, with more than 2,200 likes and nearly 1,000 shares on the social media platform. more

By Lisa Margaria | 9/23/21

Sergeant Celia with fellow commanders in the field earlier this year. Names were not provided for security reasons.

Lawrence barbecue raises over $500K for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Ari and Ruth Jungreis’s spacious Lawrence backyard is a long way from the Israel Defense Forces bases strategically positioned across the Jewish state, but no less connected: The Friends of the IDF held a fundraising barbecue in the Five Towns on Sept. 15, and raised more than $500,000. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/23/21

After joining the varsity football team as a kicker, Lynbrook High School senior Olivia Vuotto has thrived in the role, becoming the first female in school history to score points in football.

Lynbrook High School senior becomes first female to score points in football

Lynbrook senior Olivia Vuotto said she never thought about playing football, but jumped at the chance to become a kicker for the varsity team when head coach Stephen LoCicero approached her. Now she’s making history one kick at a time as the only girl to ever score points for the Owls on the gridiron. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/21

Kerrie Hall, far left, Catherine Novotny, Maya Comunale and Julia Garvey walked the red carpet before watching their Minute Masters videos at Bellmore Movies and Showplace.

Lynbrook educators' program helps students of all needs

Long Island children of all abilities enjoyed some time in the spotlight on Aug. 29 with the help of Minute Masters, an organization created by two educators from Lynbrook that produces inclusive educational videos. more

By Katherine Fenton | 9/23/21

East Rockaway native Joseph Carrigan dies after battle with 9/11-related illness

East Rockaway native and Wantagh resident Joseph Carrigan died on Sept. 10 from a 9/11-related illness. more

9/23/21

Rockville Centre athletes, coaches to be enshrined into Nassau County Athletics Hall of Fame

Three former South Side High School soccer players and two coaches will be inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 29 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/21

Rockville Centre resident Maureen Reid recently published her second novel, "Choosing Herself."

Rockville Centre resident publishes second novel

After a fulfilling career as a director of human resources and counselor, Maureen Reid became a debut author in her 70s, but her late start didn’t keep her from earning awards for her works. more

By Madeline Armstrong | 9/23/21

Crime watch: Rockville Centre

Here is the latest crime watch courtesy the Rockville Centre Police Department. more

9/23/21

Letter to the Rockville Centre Editor (Sept. 23-29)

A letter to the Rockville Centre Editor about the recent resignation of the girls' varsity soccer coach at South Side High School. more

9/23/21

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