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How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more

By Jim Belling | 3/8/24

State Sen. Kevin Thomas has suspended his Congressional campaign after nearly nine months on the campaign trail.

State Senator Kevin Thomas bows out of congressional campaign

New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. more

By Daniel Offner | 3/7/24

Reintroducing Churchill’s

Established in 2000, Churchill’s Pub & Grill has long been a popular icon in Rockville Centre. It changed hands during the summer of 2020. Chef/Owner Maurizio Vendittelli set out to restore Churchill’s to its finest version, while retaining its staff members and warm, friendly atmosphere. That fall, Vendittelli also acquired Winston’s (next door), renaming it Mangia Bene, turning it into an Italian restaurant serving robust pizzas and fresh pastas, to more upscale entrees. more

By Terry Biener | 1/25/24

Want to learn about Rockville Centre history? Start here.

Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers! We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum. more

By Jim Belling | 1/19/24

Fighting cancer must not end in October

Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . . more

10/19/23

George Palomino from Rockville Centre, Fabian Palomino from Rockville Centre, and Lucas Zou from Williston Park participate in the 5k ‘Run for Heroes’ race.

Run for Heroes 5k race helps support community veteran organizations

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking in a show of support for local veterans organizations. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

More than 30 Baldwin, Rockville Centre, and neighboring south shore community members and Long Island Pickleball Pros raised more than $1500 for Bethany House — a Baldwin-based organization focused on supporting homeless woman and their children

‘Pickleball Pros’ fundraise for the homeless

Long Island Pickleball Pros hosted their third annual pickleball tournament to fundraise for homeless woman and children living at Bethany House on March 5. more

By Andre Silva | 3/19/23

Fire Chief William Dworsak, center, and south shore firefighters helped extinguish several fires in Baldwin’s business row on March 2.

Grand Avenue businesses erupt in flames

South shore firefighters helped extinguish several fires in Baldwin’s business row on March 2 — leaving at least 16 people homeless. more

By Andre Silva | 3/12/23

C.J. Cascio, a Baldwin High School senior and a member of Boy Scout Troop 824, hugged Lorrie Prager, an administrator for the Facebook group ‘Feed Long Island and Donate Anything,’ after they prepared more than 90 birthday packages as part of Celebrate You, an initiative aimed at providing Nassau County families in need with supplies for birthday parties for their children.

Making birthdays happier for South Shore families in need

C.J. Cascio, 17, began collecting birthday party supplies and gathering them into care packages for families in need in December. In February he completed his Celebrate You Eagle Scout … more

By Andre Silva | 3/2/23

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