On BoardLibrary boardmeets at the library at 8 p.m. on May 19.City Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m. on May 18. A budget hearing will be held on May 25. Zoning boardmeets at City Hall at 7 p.m. on … more

Polls will be open at South Side High School on May 18 as residents of the Rockville Centre Union Free school district have the opportunity to vote on school and library budgets and elect trustees for those boards. In this at large election, three district residents are vying for two open seats on the Board of Education. The candidate who receives the second highest vote tally will be sworn in immediately to fill a vacant term that runs through June 30, 2011. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes will be sworn in on July 1, 2010 for a full three-year term as a trustee. The following are answers to questions that the Herald submitted to the three candidates. more

Despite facing steep increases in its mandated retirement fund contributions, the Rockville Centre Public Library proposed a 2010-11 budget that trims many expenses and keeps increases low. more

The students of St. Agnes school celebrated National Library Week by joining forces with the Oceanside library and engaging in a live video question and answer session with children’s librarian Barbara Buckley. more

They same day the will be asked to vote on the school budget on May 18, Long Beach residents will also cast a ballot for the proposed 2010-11 library budget, which represents a $55,730, or 1.8 … more

One of the most important services any community enjoys is its public library. You wouldn’t think so judging by the actions Gov. David Paterson and the state Assembly have taken on funding libraries and library systems in the state’s 2010-11 state budget plans. more

Exhibits and more... Fernando BoteroThis major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify … more

The next meeting of the Merrick Gables Association will be held at the Merrick Public Library on Tuesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m., and special districts will be the main focus of this session. more

Three residents of the Rockville Centre school district have announced their intention to run for the two open seats on the Board of Education. They returned completed nominating petitions to the district clerk on Monday — which was the deadline for filing. more

More than 40 young artists took part in the sidewalk chalk art show on April 10. The annual event is hosted by sponsored by the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library. more