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Rockville Centre increasing parking, water fees

As part of the budget that the board of trustees approved on Monday, the Village of Rockville Centre will be increasing water rates and parking permit fees — and more than tripling the mayor’s … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/6/16

Island Park man burns wife’s hands in hot oil

An Island Park man burned his wife’s hands in a deep fryer during a domestic dispute in their Oceanside restaurant, police said. According to Nassau County Police, Xiuling Xiao, 39, was arguing with his 39-year-old wife while they were working at their Chinese restaurant in Oceanside last Sunday at 8:10 p.m. (Police have not identified the restaurant.) more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/4/16

Police looking for Oceanside Dunkin Donuts robber

Police are looking for a man who robbed a Dunkin Dounts at knifepoint. On March 30 at 9:30 p.m., a man holding knife entered the Dunkin Donuts at 3151 Lawson Boulevard. He jumped on the counter … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/31/16

The changes in Island Park school funding between this year and next year. The budget has a decrease in the tax levy because the district has reduced some debts.

I.P. schools spending despite smaller budget

Island Park’s budget will be smaller next year but the district is adding a school bus and four new staff members. Next year, the district will buy a new school bus for $52,000, because it is … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/30/16

Nassau county plans to demolish and repair the Barnum Island bridge, between Oceanside and Island Park, due to deterioration of the structure. Construction is expected to last 18 months.

Bridge rebuilding raises concerns

Plans to demolish and rebuild the Barnum Island bridge, between Oceanside and Island Park, have raised concerns among business owners and residents. According to Mary Studdert, spokeswoman for … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/30/16

Talking with the village’s newest hires

There have been some changes in the lineup of Rockville Centre officials. Although Water Superintendent Kevin Reilly started working with the village in August, he’s been very … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/30/16

A fire left a house in Oceanside uninhabitable last Sunday afternoon, displacing a family of four.

Easter fire leaves Oceanside family homeless

An Easter Sunday fire heavily damaged the home of an Oceanside family and left them homeless. On Sunday afternoon, a fire started on the deck behind the house at 8 Marshall St. Oceanside Fire … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/29/16

Oceanside to buy fewer textbooks in budget

An increase in the use of online apps and computer software means that the Oceanside school district will buy fewer textbooks in the next school year. At the March 15 meeting of the Oceanside … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/23/16

IsraAID Deputy Director Navonel Voni Glick spoke to Oceansiders about the group’s humanitarian efforts around the world, especially for Syrian refugees.

Offering help to the world’s neediest people

A woman arrived on the shores of the Greek island of Lesbos. She and hundreds of others were fleeing civil war in Syria. They had been adrift on a flimsy boat for at least a day without food or … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/23/16

Sylvia Davis, seated at center, celebrated her 106th birthday with her family, and was honored by Mayor Francis X. Murray, standing at right.

Celebrating one of RVC’s oldest residents

Maple Pointe’s oldest resident turned 106 last week. Centenarian Sylvia Davis had two parties — a big one on Friday with a cake live music, while the smaller one on Saturday with her many … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/23/16

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