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Ellen Kern charged her phone in Churchill’s in the days after Sandy.

When Superstorm Sandy hit Long Island, Rockville Centre was able to quickly regain and even hold on to electric power. Rockville Centre is one of the few communities on Long Island that has its own electric grid. According to Herald reports at the time, 99 percent of residents had their power back within eight days after the storm. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/29/14

A truck hit a pole and cut power for Oceanside residents.

Truck takes out power

A truck took a turn and hit a pole on Rose Street in Oceanside on Jan. 13, taking down power lines. According to PSEG, four customers lost power at about 7:23 p.m. Verizon, the owners of the pole, … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/28/15

PSEG reports outages from snowstorm

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 4:21 p.m. Friday, 15,756 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 4:21 p.m. on Friday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/5/16

The tax levy limit formula in New York State.

I.P. schools announce 15-16 tax levy

Island Park schools announced the proposed tax levy — $31.8 million — for the 2015-2016 school budget at the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 23. This is an increase of $472,001, or 1.50 percent. This is up from a $421,741 increase last year. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/4/15

Though the parade was rained out, Rockville Centre still paid tribute to its heroes on Memorial Day. Above, Navy veteran Paul Kuchler, left, and past American Legion Commander Michael Lapkowski saluted fallen soldiers at the memorial park at the Recreation Center on May 30.

Rockville Centre honors veterans despite rain

Rain kept residents inside but it did not stop Rockville Centre from honoring its heroes. Despite the weather that canceled the Memorial Day Parade, the village still held a ceremony inside the … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/1/16

The BZA approved a barbecue restaurant at the corner of South Village Avenue and Merrick Road, where Ray’s Tasty Deli used to be.

New joint on the block

Merrick Road will become more populated as a new barbecue restaurant — “The Smoking Rib” — is coming to Rockville Centre. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the restaurant for 2 S. Village Avenue and 226 Merrick Road — the former site of Ray’s Tasty Deli. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/18/15

Village will dedicate Maple Avenue to heroes

Rockville Centre will honor its best and bravest with a new street sign next week. “The dedication and commitment of those who have served the residents and visitors of our great community does … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/8/16

Rockville Centre Conservancy programs Kayak on the Lake and Yoga on the Green are back for their fourth year.

Let’s do yoga and kayak in the village

It’s June in Rockville Centre, and that means it’s time go outside for yoga and kayaking. Yoga on the Green and Kayak on the Lake, the popular programs from the RVC Conservancy, are back this … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/8/16

This home at 2 North Blvd. in Bay Park is one of 28 in the area that have been abandoned since Hurricane Sandy.

Bay Parkers to officials: Knock down those abandoned homes!

The effects of Hurricane Sandy still linger nearly three years later for Bay Park residents — at least for those who remain. Of the 400 homes in the area, 28 are have been abandoned, according to … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/9/15

Cops: O’side man drove drunk with 6-year-old

An Oceanside man was arrested for driving drunk with a 6-year-old in Lido Beach, Nassau County Police report. On Sept. 7 at 4:34 p.m., Shawn Buschor, 40, of South Long Beach Road, Oceanside was … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/9/15