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How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more

By Jim Belling | 3/8/24

Tessa Rau with the feline-costumed Annie Melia, of the Long Beach Humane Society, also known as Kitty Cove in Island Park, at the annual bowling for Kitties Fundraising Event at Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre last Sunday.

Long Beach's Kitty Cove raises $30,000 by bowling

Long Beach Humane Society, also known as Kitty Cove in Island Park held their annual bowling for Kitties fund raising Event at Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre on Sunday, Feb. 25th The Humane … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 3/1/24

Reintroducing Churchill’s

Established in 2000, Churchill’s Pub & Grill has long been a popular icon in Rockville Centre. It changed hands during the summer of 2020. Chef/Owner Maurizio Vendittelli set out to restore Churchill’s to its finest version, while retaining its staff members and warm, friendly atmosphere. That fall, Vendittelli also acquired Winston’s (next door), renaming it Mangia Bene, turning it into an Italian restaurant serving robust pizzas and fresh pastas, to more upscale entrees. more

By Terry Biener | 1/25/24

Want to learn about Rockville Centre history? Start here.

Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers! We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum. more

By Jim Belling | 1/19/24

Actress and comedian Amy Schumer is being met with criticism from fans and media outlets following a recent Instagram post accusing those speaking out against Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks as antisemitic.

Amy Schumer met with vitriol over Instagram post about war between Israel and Hamas

Actress and comedian Amy Schumer is being criticized by fans on social media following an Instagram post made earlier this month. more

By Daniel Offner | 11/3/23

Fighting cancer must not end in October

Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . . more

10/19/23

George Palomino from Rockville Centre, Fabian Palomino from Rockville Centre, and Lucas Zou from Williston Park participate in the 5k ‘Run for Heroes’ race.

Run for Heroes 5k race helps support community veteran organizations

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking in a show of support for local veterans organizations. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

5 reasons why your family will love living in Rockville Centre, according to this Long Island real estate agent

Looking for a new place to live? This top Long Island realtor says to check out Rockville Centre. Self-described as a “South Shore gal,” Tiffany Balanoff ABR, PSA, RENE, SRES, SRS, … more

By Ana Borruto | 9/12/23

Members of the Long Beach Fire Department marching along Maple Avenue last Saturday.

The Long Beach Fire Department marched its way through a major parade in Rockville Centre last week

One of the largest parades in Nassau County returned to Rockville Centre last weekend for the first time in eight years. Nearly 40 fire departments and more than 50 trucks gathered for the Nassau … more

By Daniel Offner | 7/23/23

Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

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