Like thousands of other runners, Brooklyn resident Sarah Hartmann was all set to run the New York City Marathon two years ago. But 36 hours before the race, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/17/14
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It’s time to drive a little more carefully around the village. The Rockville Centre Police Department has received a state grant that it will use to purchase two license plate readers and other equipment.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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10/15/14
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The Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking received a $27,500 grant to mentor the Rockville Centre Youth Council. The grant came from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
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9/24/14
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It’s tax time in Seaford. At its Aug. 14 meeting, the Board of Education approved a resolution that will allow the district to collect more than $50 million in property taxes. The action approved allowed the district clerk to file a certified copy of the resolution with the County Legislature and the Department of Assessment by Friday.
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By Laura Schofer
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8/13/14
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Upgrades are on tap for Wantagh schools in the near future, as the district is slated to receive a special legislative grant from Nassau County.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/12/14
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Valley Stream officials are hoping to make local playgrounds safer, and have requested $425,000 from the county for upgrades at four facilities.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/3/14
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Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time.
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7/2/14
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Residents interested in local history are encouraged to stop by the Bellmore Memorial Library this month for a special art show and several events that are being hosted in conjunction with a national …
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By Julie Mansmann
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6/11/14
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At a Board of Education meeting on May 28, the Rockville Centre Education Foundation presented a check for $60,164.86 to the district.
The money from the Foundation funds grants for many …
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6/4/14
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The Village of Rockville Centre will be the recipient of more than $70,000 in state funds, which it will use to repair potholes and fight crime.
The first part of the money, just over $33,000, …
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By Alex Costello
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4/23/14
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