Never think and act like you’re the best — you always have something to learn. Those were the words of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as Pele’, who was given an honorary … more

The Long Island Rail Road will provide eight extra eastbound trains on Monday, April 14 and Friday, April 18, including three additional trains on the Babylon branch.  LIRR officials … more

Nassau County veterans who thought they would see their school taxes reduced in 2014-15 have another think coming. Though dozens of school boards around the county voted in recent weeks to ease veterans’ tax burdens, the county’s Department of Assessment has postponed enactment of the tax breaks until 2015-16. more

Rockville Centre Village water mains will be given their spring-cleaning beginning Wednesday, April 23 through Tuesday, April 29. The flushing of hydrants may cause some fluctuation of water … more

The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of two new businesses in the village late last month. First, on March 27, Parlay Gastropub, located at 210 Merrick Road, … more

As the spring thaw finally sets in after a long and cold winter, business are finally able to end their imposed hibernation. Many businesses took a hit this winter because of the weather. Cold … more

Early in the school year, the Rockville Centre School District rolled out an expanded iPad program at South Side Middle School, giving the tablet computers to all students in sixth and seventh grade … more

At its meeting on Monday, the Village of Rockville Centre approved its proposed 2014-15 budget, which would raise taxes on village homes and businesses by 4.44 percent. For the average … more

Love them or hate them, the Parkeon parking meters are back. The revamped terminals were unveiled at the April 7 meeting of the village Board of Trustees, a little more than three months after … more

The Herald Community Newspapers won 11 awards for excellence in reporting, writing and advertising in the New York Press Association’s 2013 Better … more