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New Rockville Centre Board of Education Trustee Donna Downing

Donna Downing looks ahead after winning Rockville Centre school board election

When polls closed last Tuesday, Rockville Centre residents approved the $129 million budget for the 2022-23 school year and elected challenger Donna Downing to the school board over John O’Shea. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/22

The Rockville Centre Library board of trustees vote is set for May 17 and features three candidates vying for two positions.

Three to vie for two open Rockville Centre Library board seats

One incumbent and two newcomers will vie for two open library board of trustee seats during the Rockville Centre School District vote on May 17. Ahead of the election, we asked the candidates questions about their goals for the facility. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/28/22

Kelly Murphy, above left, and Lauren Lynaugh, right, challenged a shot by Katie Brethel during the third week of the Rockville Centre Women’s Basketball League on May 22.

Competitive fun abounds in Rockville Centre's first women's basketball league

A chipped tooth, some ripped pants and a torn calf muscle were the only slight setbacks in an otherwise great first week of the Rockville Centre Women’s Basketball League, which has provided players in the village, ages 35 to late 50s, with a chance they haven’t had before. more

By Ben Strack | 5/30/19

Dec. 1 — 7

Here comes Santa Claus Valley Stream’s Winterfest celebration is scheduled for Dec. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event starts with children writing letters to Santa at the Henry Waldinger … more

11/30/16

Incense sticks, available at Daze in Baldwin, can make for an aromatic Valentine’s Day.

Valentines with a twist

It’s time once again for the usual hearts and flowers of Valentine’s Day. But what if you’re tired of hearts and your sweetie is allergic to flowers? What’s a lover to do? Fortunately, … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/10/16

Critic at Leisure columnist Arlene Epstein.

Take ‘Into the Woods’ home!

When Rob Marshall, one of the producers of the exquisite film version of the Tony and Golden Gloves nominated “Into the Woods” heard an address commemorating 911 that emphasized we must all remember “we are not alone” in facing life-changing challenges, he was immediately drawn to that line from Stephen Sondheim’s 1987 Awards Winning Broadway Musical “Into the Woods.” more

By Arlene Epstein | 3/27/15

Sherman trial set for April start

Maxwell Sherman’s statements to police and identification from a witness are admissible evidence for his murder trial, said Acting Supreme Court Judge Meryl Berkowitz at a pre-trial hearing on March 23. Sherman, 19, is accused of murdering Lauren Daverin-Gresham, 18, on a Rockville Centre footbridge in August 2013. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/25/15

Witness, lineup called into question

Pre-trial hearings are continuing for former Rockville Centre resident Maxwell Sherman, who is accused of murdering an 18-year-old Lynbrook woman on a Rockville Centre footbridge in 2013. more

By Alex Costello | 3/11/15

Thomas Donovan was charged with unauthorized use of gym members’ credit card numbers.

Oceanside gym owner indicted

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Jan. 29 the arraignment of 39-year-old Thomas Donovan of Island Park on grand jury charges of using credit card numbers belonging to members of his Oceanside gym to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise. Donovan was also charged with the possession of stolen merchandise from Home Depot and the possession of a loaded firearm found in his home. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 2/4/15

Federal, state officials care little for parents' concerns

The evening of Nov. 13 was clearly a difficult one for New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King and Chancellor Meryl Tisch. Although, it was not like they hadn’t heard it all before. … more

By Howard Schwach | 11/26/13