Rockville Centre residents Tom Walsh and Liz Fernandez placed fourth and fifth overall in the 5K race sponsored by South Nassau Communities Hospital on Sept. 27. Fernandez also was the second fastest … more

A 57-year old Rockville Centre resident, identified as “Baby” John Alevis, was among 19 men arrested on Oct. 1 on federal felony charges in connection with what authorities described as a gambling, sports betting and loan sharking ring with ties to organized crime, that operated in New York City and Westchester. more

Rain postponed the Rockville Centre Lions Club annual Duck Race and Family Fall Festival from Saturday to Sunday, but it turned out for the best. more

Jean Brett-Leach, the Democratic candidate for councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead 4th District who is running against Councilman Anthony Santino (R-East Rockaway), says she promises to work hard, fix problems for district residents and reduce government spending. more

Mercy can use your help Mercy Medical Center is seeking volunteers to staff its Information Desk and Gift Shop in the newly-renovated main lobby, and to assist with the dogs in the … more

South Side High School graduate Gina Naomi Baez is currently appearing in "Under Fire," a new musical. In it, the seemingly peaceful South American country of El Mirador in truth struggles under the … more

The Vineyard Church held its annual Community Party at the Rockville Centre Village Green on Sept. 26, and it was quite a party. After it was rained out on its original date in August, the church rescheduled the party for September, and the weather couldn’t have been more beautiful. Those who stopped in were treated to free food and activities for kids, a live DJ, rides, raffles and a watermelon-eating contest. more

In gratitude for what he considers to be the excellent arts education his children received in the Rockville Centre schools, village resident Anthony Roman is starting a charitable foundation — The Fine Tuning Project — to assist the district with its vision to grow and sustain a professional music and performing arts program and facility at South Side High School. To kick off the project, raise awareness and garner support, the group will sponsor what it promises will be a star-studded performance by illustrious South Side alumni and faculty on Oct. 17 at 7:30 in South Side High School. more

The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade Committee has chosen the local-based chapter of a nationwide charity as one of the three organizations it will support through the event, scheduled for March 20. more

The Rockville Centre Fire Department will host an Open House at each of its five neighborhood firehouses this Sunday, Oct. 4 in observance of Fire Prevention Week. more