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Eli Hamid and his son Eli Robert paid their respects during the village’s ceremony last Sunday.

A sapling from a tree that survived the collapse of the twin towers has found a new home in Rockville Centre. The tree, a Callery pear, had been reduced to an 8-foot-tall stump when it was found … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/23/15

Police Commissioner Charles Gennario, right, promoted Matthew Vickery, left, as his brother Chris and father Michael, both also police officers, stood next to him.

RVCPD promotes officer to sergeant

Rockville Centre Police Commissioner Charles Gennario promoted Police Officer Matthew Vickery to Sergeant at the Sept. 9 village board of trustees meeting. “Almost 30 years ago I used to see … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/16/15

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

Clean Vapor Rockville Centre was open before receiving a stop work order.

Vaping goes up in smoke

Electronic cigarette stores could soon be banned from Rockville Centre. A new bill being considered by the village would end the sale, testing or use of e-cigarettes in any non-residential … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/16/15

Watson Principal Joan Waldman happily cut the ribbon on the school’s new extension. (Tim Baker/Herald)

Watson officially opens new wing

Watson School celebrated its new addition with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 10. Built over what used to be an interior courtyard, the 5,300 square-foot addition has three brightly-colored … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/16/15

Scaffolding was erected around much of St. Agnes’s front for the renovation work.

St. Agnes starts exterior renovations

Construction continues at St. Agnes Cathedral. After the interior renovation to the altar and ceiling last spring, repair work has now moved to the outside. The limestone exterior will made … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/9/15

Rockville Centre resident Lauryn Johnson, 14, is a swimming champion.

Like a fish in water

She strokes like a butterfly and swims like a fish. Rockville Centre resident Lauryn Johnson is a champion swimmer at 14 years old. She has many accomplishments, medals and wins, which include … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/27/15

Mesita, a new Mexican restaurant on Merrick Avenue, will open next month, adding more cars to the already crowded downtown area of the village. But many are looking forward to the eatery’s opening.

Welcoming another restaurant in downtown Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre is set to welcome another restaurant next month: Mesita, which will serve Mexican food, located at the former site of 212 Sushi on Merrick Avenue. But as more businesses come to … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/27/15

Avalon work delayed

AvalonBay Phase II received an extension of time at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Aug. 12. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/19/15

Former Mayor Gene Murray was honored at Village Hall on his 90th birthday on Monday.

‘His purpose: to serve others’

How do you celebrate a milestone birthday for Rockville Centre’s longest-serving mayor? A surprise party at Village Hall, of course. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/12/15

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