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South Side High School’s new championship recognition sign was quickly filled by the girls’ soccer team’s Nassau County title and the girls’ volleyball team’s New York State Class A championship, both earned during a standout November and formally recognized in December.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/9/26
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The Rockville Centre Public Library celebrated the New Year early with a festive Noon Year’s Eve event on Dec. 30, featuring music, crafts, snacks, and a countdown for young children and their families.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/9/26
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Molloy University’s Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences honored 91 graduates at its annual pinning ceremony in Rockville Centre, marking their transition from nursing students to professional caregivers committed to compassionate patient care.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/9/26
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Mercy Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2026, Janiah Thompson, born at 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day to Tamika Parsley and Jorrell Thompson, marking a joyful start to the year for her family and hospital staff.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/9/26
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The Rockville Centre–based Mary Ruchalski Foundation marked its most impactful year in 2025 by awarding $105,000 in pediatric cancer research grants, providing direct financial aid to families, and expanding community-driven efforts to fight childhood cancer in Mary Ruchalski’s memory.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/9/26
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Bill Hogan, a longtime Rockville Centre resident and community volunteer, has been named grand marshal of the 2026 Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 21, honoring his decades of service to youth sports, parish life, and charitable causes.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/9/26
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The Lakeview Public Library has welcomed longtime resident Andrea Maddison as a trustee as she begins her first full five-year term on the library’s board following her December election.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/5/26
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About 20 students from the Roosevelt school district enjoyed a holiday shopping spree at Matty’s Toy Shop in Rockville Centre, receiving $115 vouchers each through a collaboration between Simply Sistah’s and the Nassau County Guardians Association.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/5/26
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The South Side Middle School Chorale, led by Melissa Lagoudes, spread holiday cheer at the Sandel Senior Center with a lively performance of seasonal songs, sing-alongs, and festive activities for students and seniors alike.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/2/26
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St. Agnes Cathedral hosted its annual holiday concert under music director Michael Bower, featuring multiple choirs, soloists, and an orchestra performing sacred and seasonal works that celebrated Christmas and brought the community together.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/2/26
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