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Superintendent Phyllis Harrington, left, assistant superintendents Chris Van Cott, Robert Fenter and Jill DeRosa at the March 17 Board of Education meeting.

Retirement costs increase to save money later

Two retirement incentives will increase costs but save money in the long run in the Oceanside school budget, according to administrators. These retirement incentives, which the board of education approved at the March 17 meeting and at the previous meeting on March 3, will drive the cost of retirement and sick leave payment from a projected $206,360 this school year to $863,515 in the 15-16 school year. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/25/15

The house on Park Avenue received BZA approval to be turned into an oyster and small-plate restaurant, but wouldn’t provide any additional space for parking.

Another place to fill your plate

Make room, Park Avenue. An oyster and small-plates restaurant is coming to the white house on the busy street. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/15/15

Eureka Hook and Ladder Company, on Maple Avenue, will recieve a new aerial ladder truck.

Replacing the RVCFD’s fleet

Rockville Centre Fire Department members applauded as the village board of trustees approved $2.5 million in bids for four new fire trucks at its Jan. 5 meeting. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/7/15

Oceanside native Kenny Werner will be the Artistic Director at Berklee’s Performance Wellness Institute.

New position for Oceanside pianist

Oceanside native and accomplished jazz pianist Kenny Werner has been named the Artistic Director of the Performance Wellness Institute (PWI) at Berklee College of Music. The PWI will help students at the music college become confident in their performance and overcome self-doubting thoughts. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 11/5/14

“Effective” scores the product of preparation

All Oceanside and Island Park teachers and principals were rated “highly effective” or “effective” on the Annual Professional Performance Review, or APPR. A total score of 91-100 is “highly effective,” while a total score of 75-90 is “effective.” more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/10/14

Tragedy on the field

Tom Cutinella, a football player in Shoreham-Wading River High School, died after a game last week. Cutinella, 16, had blocked a player from John H. Glenn High School during an Oct. 1 game. He … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/8/14

Students presented their “cup-in-a-plate” idea during “The Lion’s Den.”

Molloy helps teens hone business skills

Students from 41 Long Island and New York City high schools came to Molloy College in the first days of summer for a four-day Business Boot Camp. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/2/14

AvalonBay recently released a rendering of its proposed Phase II development for Rockville Centre, which would be on Banks Avenue, at the former site of Rockville Racquet.

Avalon stuck in traffic

AvalonBay Phase II, a 177-unit expansion of the 349-unit Banks Avenue apartment complex, will move forward — with one condition. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/29/14

Members of the Logler family brought candles to the memorial ceremony.

Village remembers Sept. 11

About 50 Rockville Centre residents attended the village’s annual Sept. 11 vigil at the Village Green on a cold night last Sunday. Some were children and teenagers too young to remember the terrorist attacks 13 years ago. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/22/14

Peter’s Clam Bar sold these Thanksgiving-inspired rolls.

Thanksgiving in a sushi roll

Most Thanksgiving meals do not include sushi — except at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park. For the week of Thanksgiving, Peter’s Clam Bar served a Thanksgiving sushi roll. The roll is made … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 12/3/14