Local businessman Michael F. Robustello, a lifelong Rockville Centre resident, died in his home on Aug. 27. more

Members of a national coalition led by Send the Bishops a Message delivered 20,000 pennies and a letter to Bishop William Murphy last Sunday morning during a sidewalk "press conference" outside St. Agnes Cathedral. more

Hurricane Earl posed a potential threat to Long Island last week, and the Village of Rockville Centre rapidly prepared for a Labor Day weekend cleanup in the storm’s aftermath. As Earl brushed eastern Long Island, two newly rented generators were on hand to power up Village Hall and the Recreation Center if necessary, and electric crews from upstate New York were on standby in case of the emergency that never occurred. The village also reserved rooms at the Best Western Hotel in case those crews needed local housing for a prolonged stay in the village. more

Many of Rockville Centre's soccer players geared up for the upcoming fall season by participating in a NOGA-run community camp during the week of Aug. 16. more

Members of the Sandel Senior Center capped off a busy summer schedule enjoying a medley of love songs from Broadway and the pop world performed by Frank Scafuri on Aug. 27. more

On the board Zoning Board Meeting Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Village Hall Board of Trustees Briefing Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Village Hall Community Events *** New date for the Community Party at … more

Every child should feel the joy of new supplies to start the school year, and thanks to St. Agnes parishioners and the Express, a Rockville Centre U-12 soccer team, many local students will begin this academic year knowing that there are generous and caring people who helped get their school year off to a great start. more

Fifty bereaved parents who were helped by Elaine Edden Stillwell after losing their child, gathered to honor her at a special surprise dinner at Rocco’s in East Rockaway on Aug. 22, celebrating her recent retirement from the Diocese of Rockville Centre. more

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. more

Attention all singing sensations — the Rockville Centre Lions want to hear from you! The local chapter of the Lions Club will be introducing a new performance showcase for children between the ages of 5 and 18 at its annual Duck Race, which is scheduled for Oct. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park at Mill River. more