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Terri McCaffrey embraced Skky K., a 9-year-old girl from New York City who came to spend a week in Rockville Centre through the Fresh Air Fund. Grace Razukas, left, a volunteer coordinator with the Fresh Air Fund, helped the kids find their host families after they got off the bus.

Some of the children walked off the bus hugging their old friends. Others looked more awkward with the strangers they had just met. Though they had been waiting more than an hour and a half in the heat and direct sunlight, the 10 families were in good spirits when they greeted the children they would be hosting for a week. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/5/15

Members of the Woodland Engine Company of the Rockville Centre Fire Department competed in a ladder event at the annual Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament, at Fireman's Field on July 25.

Firefighters fill Rockville Centre

Dozens of firefighters from around the county converged on Fireman’s Field in Rockville Centre last weekend to test their mettle. more

By Alex Costello | 7/29/15

The tale the lovable ogre who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess comes alive on stage, in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "Shrek," during Children's Family Day at Eisenhower Park on Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist of photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/22/15

The Lynbrook "Tumblers" competed at the State Old Fashioned Drill in Merrick. Fire departments from all over Nassau County will compete in similar events in Rockville Centre on July 25.

Firefighters to participate in County parade, drill

Rockville Centre will be hosting fire departments from across the area for the 2015 Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament on Saturday, July 25. more

By Alex Costello | 7/22/15

At the ribbon cutting were, from left, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray; Greg Burke, donor and president of Lane Office Furniture; Mary Beth Guyther, program officer at Long Island Community Foundation; Colleen Daly, DO; Kurt Dischner,MD, assistant director of emergency services; Nenad Grlic, DO, director of emergency services; Beth Vlahavas, chief nursing officer; Janine Beine, VP of Finance; and Ron Steimel, executive vice president and CAO.

Mercy opens Pediatric Express Care Unit

There was much to celebrate at Mercy Medical Center on June 23, where the six-month long expansion of the new Pediatric Unit was dedicated. more

By Chris Mullooly | 7/15/15

Q: How Do I Create a Plan to Cover the Necessities of Retirement

A: What’s going to happen when your paycheck stops? It’s one of the biggest questions that people nearing retirement have. It’s difficult for people to imagine what life will … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 7/13/15

Plaza Theatrical Productions takes "West Side Story" on the road throughout summer, staging it at area parks, including Merrick Park on Friday. Pictured are David Szabo as Tony and Emma Harrington as Maria.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist. Photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/8/15

Top 5 Tudor Homes in Rockville Centre

Stop by each week to check out some of south Nassau's hottest properties. This week we focus on the top 5 tudor homes split level homes in Rockville Centre. more

7/7/15

Join Peter Pan and Tinkerbell and for some adventures in Neverland in Broadhollow Theatre Company's staging of the beloved tale throughout July.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist. Photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/1/15

Pianists Maria Kogan and Christian Hill perform at a free recital at Landmark on Main Street on June 24.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Enduring ImagesAn exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections, that focuses on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual … more

6/17/15