Daniel Offner

Garden City

Senior Editor at LIHerald.com

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Articles

Kendrick didn’t hold any punches

Feb 11, 2025 | medium.com | Daniel Offner

Super Bowl halftime show reignites beefDaniel Offner·FollowPublished inOffner Offbeat·5 min read·--Kendrick Lamar performs at Super Bowl LIX (Photo/YouTube)Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs may still be recuperating after the blowout against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the real surprise of Super Bowl LIX was Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance and the implications it has in the on the ongoing beef with Drake.
Rockville Centre deputy superintendent is set to retire

Jan 24, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

John Murphy, a cornerstone of the Rockville Centre School District for 28 years, is set to retire in June. Murphy, who began his career in 1997 as an English teacher at South Side High School, has held numerous roles, including International Baccalaureate coordinator, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent for human resources. In August, the Board of Education appointed him deputy superintendent, a role in which he continued to make a significant impact.
Rockville Centre UPK program expands

Jan 17, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

The Rockville Centre School District’s universal prekindergarten program continues to grow, providing a nurturing foundation for its youngest learners through an inquiry-based curriculum, family engagement, and strong community partnerships. Operating across two campuses—the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside and the John A. Anderson Recreation Center—the program serves 87 students. It remains a cornerstone of the district’s early childhood education efforts.
Rabbi Michael Cohen's tenure to end in June

Jan 17, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth will not be renewing its contract with Rabbi Michael Cohen after nearly five years of service in the community. The decision was made by the CSBE Board of Trustees during a congregational meeting on Nov. 21, where members voted to bring in new spiritual leadership starting July 1. “The congregation chose to go in a different direction,” Rabbi Cohen told the Herald.
South Side science research students recognized for achievements

Jan 10, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

South Side High School students Elena Mingorance and Sadie Seulal are making waves in the scientific community, earning invitations to prestigious conferences to present their groundbreaking research. Mingorance will present her research at the American Physical Society conference in March, the world’s largest physics conference. “It takes scientists across all disciplines in physics, including physical chemists, which is similar to what my project is,” Mingorance said.
SIBSPlace rings in the holiday season

Jan 9, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

The magic of Christmas filled the air on Dec. 20, as more than 160 attendees gathered at SIBSPlace in Rockville Centre for its annual holiday party. The event brought together families navigating severe illness and loss together for a heartwarming celebration filled yuletide fun and activities including arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, delicious food and a surprise visit from Santa.
The Village of Rockville Centre Civic Association hosts its first meeting

Jan 9, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

The desire to form the Village of Rockville Centre Civic Association has become a reality, thanks to the efforts of Meghan Kearns and her steering committee.
Laura Gillen heads to Washington representing New York’s 4th Congressional District

Jan 7, 2025 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

Election Day was a whirlwind of excitement for Laura Gillen, the newly elected Democratic representative of New York’s 4th Congressional District. “Election days are always very exciting, and a little bit nerve-racking as you wait for the results to come in,” she said. Gillen, a former Hempstead town supervisor, was joined by her family and campaign team as the polls closed and the results began coming in.
Tommy Brull Foundation hosts 26th concert

Dec 5, 2024 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

The Tommy Brull Foundation has raised money for individuals with physical, mental, and emotional challenges since 2008. Rockville Centre native Martin Brull founded the nonprofit in memory of his brother, Tommy, who died in a 1999 car accident near the Williamsburg Bridge. “I wanted to do something a little different that really reflected the way that Tommy was,” Brull said. “He loved music. We loved music together.
South Side hosts 6th annual alumni lacrosse game

Dec 5, 2024 | liherald.com | Daniel Offner

The state lacrosse champions wrapped up an extraordinary year with an event that has swiftly evolved into a beloved holiday tradition in the Rockville Centre community. While families and friends gathered around dining tables to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving dinner complete with mashed potatoes, turkey, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce, another kind of tradition was unfolding outside South Side High School.