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Sanitation Commissioner John Mannone, far left, tried to get the district to hire an outside law firm to review Michael Scarlata’s contract. Commissioner Ed Scharfberg, second from left, voted for the measure, while Joseph Cibellis, Tom Lanning and Florence Mensch voted against it. (Rebecca Melnitsky/Herald)

Sanitary District 7 Commissioner John Mannone tried and failed to get an outside legal counsel to review former Supervisor Michael Scarlata’s consulting contract and reclaim the $391,000 he received in retirement benefits while also working for the district. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/9/15

Village outlaws medical marijuana dispensaries

On Sept. 8, Rockville Centre passed a law that prohibits the use of property to dispense goods in violation of federal law. This new law, which falls under village zoning code, had the side … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/16/15

Long Beach Road closed

Long Beach Road is closed in both directions between Atlantic Avenue and Anchor Avenue because of car accident. Motorists should avoid the area. Police say the accident should be cleared within half … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/16/15

Police looking for Rockville Centre iPad thief

Nassau County Police are looking for a man who stole an iPad off the counter at 7-Eleven in Rockville Centre. On April 26, at about 10:35 a.m., the man pictured in the photo was seen stealing an … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/10/16

The Rec Center remembers Mr. B

Members of the Rockville Centre community, including many children and Recreation Center workers gathered on Aug. 9 to remember Anthony Brunetta, the longtime superintendent of the Recreation … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/10/16

This house, at 17 Hamilton St., is on sale now for $879,000, which is higher than the average price of a home in Rockville Centre.

Housing market in bloom

Brokers agree that the Rockville Centre real estate market is booming, with lots of people wanting to buy homes in the village. “It is good — houses are moving,” said Carol O’Leary, … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 5/4/16

Queens man scammed O'side business, police say

A Queens man scammed an Oceanside business for nonexistent boiler work, according to Nassau County police. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/12/15

Jean Kramer and Pat Doherty hugged when they heard that they were elected to the Oceanside Sanitation District board of commissioners.

Doherty, Kramer win Oceanside Sanitation vote

The votes have been counted, and the Oceanside Sanitation District has two new commissioners, Pat Doherty and Jean Kramer. Doherty, who ran unopposed in the June 16 election, received 349 votes. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/16/16

This kitten was found in a garbage can in Island Park.

Kitten found in garbage can

A kitten was found barely alive at the bottom of a garbage can on Nassau Lane in Island Park. According to Gary Rogers, spokesperson for the Nassau County SPCA, the kitten was discovered by … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/28/15

Man struck and killed on RVC LIRR

A 35-year-old man was struck and killed by a westbound Long Island Railroad train in Rockville Centre late on Dec. 23. Many trains on the Babylon line were delayed afterwards, some for an hour, … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 12/24/15