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Judy Delaney of Rockville Centre received the 5 Star Award for her dedication as a volunteer at South Nassau Communities Hospital. She is pictured with Richard Murphy, the president and CEO and Anne Fernandez, the director of volunteer services.

South Nassau celebrates its many volunteers

“It’s so rewarding,” said an honored volunteer. “You get so much more than you give.” That was a sentiment shared by many as South Nassau Communities Hospital in … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/20/16

Dr. Aaron Glatt said that Zika symptoms pass within two weeks.

Doctors say not to fear Zika virus

There are a lot of unknowns with Zika, but there’s no reason to be scared. That was the message of a lecture about the mosquito-borne virus at South Nassau Communities Hospital on Monday, … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/20/16

This former Radio Shack has been vacant for a year. But a plan to build apartments there has been withdrawn.

No apartments for downtown Rockville Centre

Plans to build apartments in the empty building on the southeast corner of Park Avenue and Sunrise Highway in downtown Rockville Centre have been shelved, but the site could still be … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/20/16

Half of Oceanside, Island Park students opt-out

Nearly half of Oceanside and Island Park students were opted out of state English tests last week. This is an increase for both districts, when about third of students opted out from the English … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/13/16

Frank Nappi showed off “Welcome to the Show” the latest book in his Mickey Tussler series, at Turn of the Corkscrew.

Oceanside teacher writes “Welcome to the Show”

Oceanside teacher and author Frank Nappi launched his latest book in his “Legend of Mickey Tussler” series with a party at Turn of the Corkscrew in Rockville Centre last Friday. The latest … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/13/16

Chelsea Barrios and the black rabbit shortly after the rescue.

Sisters rescue two rabbits from icy water

When Chelsea Barrios saw a baby rabbit fall into a lake on a cold day last week, she went in after it. Barrios, 29, and her 22-year-old sister, Taylor Euliano, residents of Oceanside, have a … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/13/16

Ocean Side Institutional Industries will close down its laundry on Long Beach Road in June.

Oceanside factory closing, laying off workers

An Oceanside laundry and dry cleaner is going to close in June and lay off many of its workers. Ocean Side Institutional Industries, which cleans linens and laundry for clients including … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/6/16

Union treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $111,000

An Oceanside man, Charles Burke, 47, pleaded guilty in Nassau County Court last week to stealing more than $111,000 from Utility Workers Local 365, which he once served as treasurer. Burke pleaded … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/6/16

The funding sources for the Oceanside school district budget in 2016-17. The district will receive more state aid than it originally planned for.

Oceanside gets extra state aid

Oceanside received more state aid than anticipated after it finalized its $147.2 million budget for 2016-17. While the tax levy will increase by about $500,000, next year’s spending plan will … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/6/16

Joseph Busching, center, was honored by Mayor Francis X. Murray, left, and his father, Chief John Busching.

Village honors resident, employee

Rockville Centre honored a future member of the Coast Guard and the village’s “Employee of the Month” at the board of trustees meeting on Monday night. First up was South Side High School … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/6/16

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