In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many established organizations quickly began collecting donations for the communities hardest hit, but some Rockville Centre residents, seeking another avenue to help, formed their own organization to help their neighbors.
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By Aaron Axelson
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11/14/12
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With power in each school and no serious physical damage done by Hurricane Sandy, the Rockville Centre School District opened for classes Wednesday.
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By Aaron Axelson
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11/7/12
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As a bright island in a sea of darkened houses, Rockville Centre’s downtown district has been a safe haven of electricity, food and warmth for residents of the village as well as Oceanside and Island Park in the days and nights following Hurricane Sandy’s devastation.
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By Aaron Axelson
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11/7/12
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Village officials expressed their pride and gratitude for the response to Hurricane Sandy at the village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday.
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By Aaron Axelson
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11/7/12
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Last year’s experience with Hurricane Irene has ensured that many Rockville Centre residents are taking Hurricane Sandy’s devastating potential seriously.
Driving through the village …
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By Aaron Axelson
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10/29/12
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More than 200 Rockville Centre residents gathered at the Village Green on Sunday evening in a somber commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and to remember the way the village came together in support for the families of the lost.
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Aaron Axelson
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10/24/12
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Defense was an afterthought for most of Oceanside High School’s homecoming football game against rival Freeport High School. Both offenses moved easily down the field in an unexpectedly close …
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Aaron Axelson
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10/17/12
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All Island Transportation, currently the sole taxi service in Rockville Centre, announced at the village board meeting on Oct. 9 that it would provide village seniors with free transportation every Thursday, beginning this week.
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Aaron Axelson
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10/17/12
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At the first Board of Education meeting since the Island Park School District began the new school year, Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino presented two teachers and a support-staff member with …
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By Aaron Axelson
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10/3/12
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Though the number of incidents involving firearms in Rockville Centre has increased in the past year, Police Commissioner Charles Gennario does not see it as a trend.
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By Aaron Axelson
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9/27/12
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