For just the seventh time since 1975 — and for the first time since 2006 — the New York state Legislature adopted a budget before the April 1 deadline. Lawmakers in the Democratic-led … more

The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will hold its 7th annual “Taste of Rockville Centre” this Friday, Jan. 28, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center, on North Village Avenue. more

Four store clerks were arrested on June 18 at businesses in Hempstead for selling alcohol to minors. The arrests were part of an ongoing undercover sting operation jointly conducted by the … more

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

  “It’s not enough to have kids go into your basement; you need to go into the basement too, and look behind the couch!”   “I was burned by my daughter when I found evidence of … more

Some residential and business areas of Rockville Centre may experience electrical outages throughout the day on Wednesday. more

Calling for legislative relief, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has said that many Long Island school districts — including Rockville Centre — have “overfunded” their Employee Benefits and Accrued Liability Reserve funds. He says districts should be able to use that extra money that they can’t now touch, for tax relief. The EBALR is used to pay eligible school district employees for accrued sick and leave time when they retire. DiNapoli has said that Rockville Centre is overfunded by $1,669, 278. But Robert Bartels, Rockville Centre’s assistant superintendent for business, along with the district’s external auditors, might beg to differ. more

Even in tough economic times, Chris Brown, owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply in Wantagh, has managed to expand his business from one storefront to three on Wantagh Avenue. With the MTA payroll tax, however, even successful Long Island businesses like Brown's have been hit hard. more

For the first time in its 12-year history of spotlighting high achievers in its “40 Under 40” Awards, Long Island Business News has chosen a person with disabilities as one of its winners. more

As a new year starts, the business landscape in the village is changing. Among the stores that are closing are Sylvia's Corset Shop, a long time institution on Merrick Road; the House of Style, … more