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Anthony Bottan/Herald A new e-waste recycling program took effect in East Rockaway recently. Pictured are, from left, Mayor Ed Sieban, DPW Superintendent John Keating, and Assistant Superintendent Mike Boller.

E-waste — old computers, televisions and cell phones — is growing at three times the rate of regular garbage, and contains hazardous materials that, if disposed of improperly, can impact the air we breathe and the water we drink. That’s why East Rockaway officials are ahead of the curve when it comes to recycling e-waste, which not only benefits the environment, but saves the village money. more

by Anthony Bottan | 11/25/09

RVC creates conservancy

At what was otherwise a rather uneventful meeting of the Rockville Centre Board of Trustees on Monday night, Mayor Mary Bossart announced the formation of the Rockville Centre Conservancy. more

Alex Costello | 11/19/09

Village Fire and Police Department color guards, in full dress, led off the ceremony.

Forever in their debt

On the 90th anniversary of what was once known as Armistice Day, members of the Rockville Centre community paused to give thanks and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women in the country's armed services. more

Judy Rattner | 11/19/09

Valley Stream Village Trustee Joanne Antun, right, will serve as deputy mayor for Ed Cahill.

Antun named deputy mayor

Joanne Antun will serve as the village’s deputy mayor after being appointed to the post at Monday night’s board meeting. more

Andrew Hackmack | 11/18/09

Joseph Scarola, adjutant of American Legion Post 303, rang the bell at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month during the Village of Rockville Centre's annual Veteran's Day commemoration.

Forever in their debt

On the 90th anniversary of what was once known as Armistice Day, members of the Rockville Centre community paused to give thanks and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women in our armed services. more

Judy Rattner | 11/12/09

The Standard & Poor’s credit agency announced on Oct. 28 that it had given the Village of Malverne a AA+ bond credit rating.

Malverne gets an AA+

The Village of Malverne now has another distinction: It has a bond credit rating of AA+. more

Dana Williams | 11/11/09

Garden glow

The regular season of the Rockville Centre Basketball League got off to a start last Saturday morning as Deputy Mayor Chuck Joyce was on hand for the tip off in the Riverside Elementary School gym. more

11/4/09

Board nixes village bond

After much debate, the Rockville Centre village board shot down a $750,000 bond resolution at its meeting Monday night. more

by Alex Costello | 10/29/09

Former East Rockaway mayor dies

Former East Rockaway Mayor Charles (“Charlie”) Formont died suddenly on October 21. Formont, who was known as Charlie, was a village trustee from 1987 to 1995 and served two terms as mayor from 1995 to 2003. A lifelong village resident, he was a member of the East Rockaway Fire Department and Rescue Squad for 49 years. more

Mary Malloy | 10/27/09

The late deputy mayor of Valley Stream, Guido Cirenza, was honored at Monday night’s village board meeting, the first since he died on Oct. 6.

Village will hold special election

Following the death of longtime village trustee and Deputy Mayor Guido Cirenza, a special election must be held in March to fill his seat. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/22/09