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A Few Clouds and Breezy Veterans’ retreat space in Virginia bears name of late Rockville Centre Marine
Locals raise money to dedicate treehouse to 1st Lt. Ronald Winchester
At the age of 2, Ronald Winchester wanted to be a Marine for Halloween. He wore the costume not only that Oct. 31, but for the next three Halloweens, until it no longer fit.
Hempstead Ave. subdivision plan continues after Rockville Centre Planning Board changes decision
Preliminary approval comes after homeowners challenged ruling in court
Nearly six months after the Rockville Centre Planning Board denied a proposal by James and Brett O’Reilly to subdivide their property at 220 Hempstead Ave., board members decided to grant preliminary approval for the project last week after their initial ruling was challenged in Nassau County State Supreme Court.
Mercy Medical Center detects 'hard-to-find' breast cancer
Mercy Medical Center honored a grateful patient and her family at its Radiology and Imaging Center on May 8.
Rockville Centre school, library budgets up for a vote on May 21
Residents can vote on Rockville Centre’s 2019-20 school district and library budgets, as well as for three board candidates running unopposed, on Tuesday, May 21, at South Side High School, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray elected 2nd vice president of New York Conference of Mayors
Members of the New York State Conference of Mayors elected Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray to serve as its second vice president next year during their annual meeting on May 6.
South Side nets playoff berth
A rare doubleheader sweep sealed South Side’s first trip to the Nassau boys’ tennis playoffs since 2014.
Democratic clubs in Lakeview, Rockville Centre open up the dialogue on racism
The Lakeview and Rockville Centre Democratic clubs addressed racism at an inaugural joint meeting on May 9. The guest speaker, civil rights attorney Fred Brewington, a Lakeview native, spoke about …
South Side High School tennis standouts collect accolades at USTA awards dinner
Members of South Side High School’s varsity tennis teams recently received several awards at the annual United States Tennis Association awards dinner.
National Council of Jewish Women honors Rockville Centre resident for community leadership
Rockville Centre resident Merle Altman Wechsler was one of five women recognized for her leadership in serving the community during the 24th annual “Women Who Make A Difference” luncheon, held by the Long Island sections of the National Council of Jewish Women.
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Vote ‘yes’ on Rockville Centre’s school, library budgets
As Rockville Centre School District administrators and the Board of Education strive to maintain the number and quality of programs and improve the district’s buildings and students’ mental health, it is especially important for voters to support the 2019-20 school budget.
Two South Side High School seniors nominated for their performances in 'The Secret Garden'
Two South Side High School students were nominated for Roger Rees Awards for their performances in “The Secret Garden,” which the school’s Performing Arts Department staged last month for its spring musical.
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Crystal Dunn selected to compete for U.S. National Team at FIFA Women’s World Cup
Rockville Centre’s Crystal Dunn was among 23 players to be named to the U.S. Women’s National Team for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next month.