The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will hold its 7th annual “Taste of Rockville Centre” this Friday, Jan. 28, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center, on North Village Avenue. more

Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook – 14th A.D.) was appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb to serve as the ranking member on the Guidance and Ethics Committee. Curran, a Lynbrook resident, will also serve on the Aging, Banks, Labor and Veterans’ Affairs committees. more

The Educational Support Committees of the Merrick School District PTAs will host a Special Needs Open House for local recreational programs and services on Monday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. more

As the village of Lynbrook's 100th year anniversary of incorporation nears in 2011, the Lynbrook Centennial Committee is reaching out to residents to search their attics and closets for Lynbrook historical memorabilia. One resident, Joe Hubbard, of Olive Place, recently loaned the 100th Committee this vintage 1928 photo of Lynbrook High School's varsity baseball team, coached by Samuel Schandt. Hubbard obtained the photo from an estate sale. Note that the boys in the stands are wearing knickers! Photos or ephemera can be dropped off at the Lynbrook Library "Attention: Centennial Committee," or call Art Mattson, Village Historian at (516) 887-7673. more

Valley Stream school officials say the strict residency requirements are working to keep students out of the schools who don’t belong. The Residency Advisory Committee held its annual meeting on Nov. 1 at Memorial Junior High School. more

In a century, there’s a good chance that parts of Long Island and Manhattan will be underwater because of global warming, Joe Levine told students at Calhoun High School Tuesday morning. Levine, who co-authored the students’ biology textbook, was one of the many speakers invited to participate at the school’s Environmental Awareness Day. more

The Valley Stream Central High School District's Residency Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 1 at 8:30 a.m. at Memorial Junior High School. more

The Nassau County Sportsmanship Awards Committee recognized South Side High School as one of the Top Ten high schools that promoted and displayed excellent sportsmanship at Nassau County varsity sporting events in 2009-2010. more

Most Long Islanders know -- thanks to pocket-draining experience -- that living here carries a hefty price tag. What many don’t seem to know is that they can change that. How? One way is … more

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island Chapter will be honoring Alan J. Kelly, a resident of Lynbrook, as a recipient of the Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award. This award recognizes a fundraising executive who exemplifies the philosophy of the AFP through ethical, innovative and dynamic professionalism.  more