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Cian Timpson, a student at St. Laserian’s School in Carlow, Ireland, enjoys trying out the new swing for the first time. Also pictured is his teacher, Nosipho Mapolisa, and Principal Rachel Dolan, who helps push the swing.

Parade committee funds benefit Irish school

Thanks to the donation made by the St. Patrick's Day committee, the St. Laserian's school was able to purchase an adaptive swing set. more

By Daniel Offner | 5/17/24

Greg Schaefer, president and chief executive officer of Better Home Health Care, leads the procession up Maple Avenue during the parade.

Photos: Rain can’t dampen Rockville Centre's spirit

Despite the downpour, hundreds of people braved the wet weather to line the streets of Rockville Centre on a soggy Saturday afternoon, marking the village’s 26th annual St. Patrick’s Day … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/27/24

Rockville Centre is gearing up for the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place this Saturday, March 23. Armagh County bagpipers, pictured above, were one of the many sights and sounds at last year’s event.

Rockville Centre prepares for 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Village of Rockville Centre is buzzing with excitement in preparation for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 23. Considered to be one of the largest parades on Long Island, … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/22/24

Bud Cosgrove, one of the co-founders of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade, was recognized as a Parade Gran Marshal in 2011, along with his longtime friend, Joe Kelly.

RVC community pays respects to St. Patrick's Parade Co-Founder Francis ‘Bud’ Cosgrove

Francis “Bud” Cosgrove, 85, died in February but his impact on the community carries on in the heart and spirit of the annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade. … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/22/24

The 2023 Betsy’s Crew Team, led by team captain, William Goodwin, center, get shaved in memory of Rockville Centre resident Betsy Toy, who died from cancer in 1993. She was only 22.

St. Baldrick's returns to Rockville Centre for St. Patrick's Day Parade festivities

Dozens of daring individuals eager to shave their heads and cut off their ponytails to support childhood cancer research will join the annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation event on March 23, … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/15/24

St. Patrick’s is so much bigger than one day

St. Patrick’s Day is in reality no longer a one-day festive occasion celebrated on March 17, but an almost three-week-long celebration full of parades, luncheons, dinners and parties. more

By Peter King | 3/15/24

Savor the flavor of St. Patrick’s Day

Spring is in our sights and we’re sure ready for its embrace. The arrival of St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday always is a welcome harbinger of the season. Enjoy some of the lively parades nearby, even a concert, and certainly bring St. Patrick’s Day into your home with some tasty Irish cuisine. Favorites include corned beef and cabbage, and, of course, soda bread. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/13/24

State Assemblyman Brian Curran, left, with his son Logan, Bonnie Dreska and Nancy O’Reilly at the Backyard Breakfast.

The 2nd annual Backyard Breakfast raises money for parade charities

The Backyard Players and Friends, an inclusive, arts-based community nonprofit on North Long Beach Road, joined members of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee on Sunday … more

By Abigail Grieco | 3/8/24

Sean Sincinito, left, Angie Baselice and Daniella Deciantis of the Flour Shoppe Café serve up smiles and samples during the Taste of Rockville Centre on Jan. 26.

Taste of Rockville Centre fuels parade committee's philanthropic efforts

It is said “laughter is brightest in the place where the food is.” This was certainly the case last Friday night, as crowds of hungry patrons converged at the St. Agnes Parish Center for … more

By Daniel Offner | 2/2/24

Greg Schaefer, president and chief executive officer of Better Home Health Care Agency in Rockville Centre, has been named the grand marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee names Greg Schaefer grand marshal

Greg Schaefer has been named the grand marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place on Saturday, March 23, at noon. “I was shocked, to be honest with … more

By Daniel Offner | 1/5/24

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