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The Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to a fire at an office building at 55 Maple Ave. at about 2:30 p.m. on May 12. more

5/13/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

Sandel Senior Center workers and members received first place in the “I &hearts; RVC!” video contest.

Village honors many residents

The village of Rockville Centre honored the accomplishments of the young, old and many in between in nine presentations at the April 13 board of trustees meeting. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/15/15

Fire department holds annual elections

Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department will go to the polls on Thursday, April 9 to elect chiefs and a delegate to the South Shore’s 4th Battalion Fire District. more

By Rory Thompson | 4/1/15

The fire at 192 South Long Beach Road quickly spread from the basement and engulfed the entire house.

Fire engulfs Rockville Centre home

Three Rockville Centre firefighters received minor injuries while fighting a blaze that engulfed a home on Long Beach Road on Feb. 12. The fire started in the basement of the home, at 192 South … more

By Alex Costello | 2/12/15

Junior Firefighters Lieutenant Johnny Cook, left, Michael McGovern and Patrick Leach assisted the department by clearing snow from fire hydrants.

Junior Firefighters help with the snow

One of the most important responses to a major snow storm is the Department of Public Works keeping roads open so that, in the event of an emergency, appropriate response personnel and apparatus can safely arrive at the scene in a timely matter. more

By John A. Mirando | 2/4/15

Eureka Hook and Ladder Company, on Maple Avenue, will recieve a new aerial ladder truck.

Replacing the RVCFD’s fleet

Rockville Centre Fire Department members applauded as the village board of trustees approved $2.5 million in bids for four new fire trucks at its Jan. 5 meeting. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/7/15

The Rockville Centre Fire Department, which has seven fire companies housed in five fire stations, has the largest volunteer membership of any department in New York State.

RVC Fire Department going strong

Some fire departments on Long Island are facing a shortage of volunteers, which is affecting both their ambulance and fire response services. But the Rockville Centre Fire Department is going strong. In fact, the RVCFD, with more than 340 members, boasts the largest membership of any volunteer department in New York state. more

By Alex Costello | 12/10/14

Michael Fallon, left, a veteran of the Korean War, and Michael Lapkowski, a Vietnam War veteran, paid tribute to their fallen comrades at a ceremony at the Recreation Center on Tuesday.

Rockville Centre remembers its veterans

About 60 people, many of them former service members, attended the American Legion’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Recreation Center on Tuesday. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 11/12/14

Members of the Logler family brought candles to the memorial ceremony.

Village remembers Sept. 11

About 50 Rockville Centre residents attended the village’s annual Sept. 11 vigil at the Village Green on a cold night last Sunday. Some were children and teenagers too young to remember the terrorist attacks 13 years ago. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/22/14

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