SIBSPlace volunteers commemorate 20 years

SIBSPlace, a nonprofit in Rockville Centre that supports healthy children in families coping with devastating illnesses, celebrated their 20th anniversary.

What did two Rockville Centre residents do to earn awards from Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital?

Two Rockville Centre residents were among the recognized healthcare leaders, community advocates and dedicated staff members honored by at the Oceanside Hospital’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

At 99, Jack Banham is still making art

Jack Banham is 99, and about 15 years ago he began creating what has grown into a collection of hundreds of pieces of art made out of tiny strips of premium paper, and he is still doing it.

Cristie Tursi reshapes science department

Cristie Tursi, of Rockville Centre, spent eight years teaching physics at Southside High School in Rockville Centre before becoming the director of science for Long Beach Public Schools.

Rockville Centre deputy superintendent is set to retire

John Murphy, a cornerstone of the Rockville Centre School District for 28 years, is set to retire in June.

Editorial

Dialing up a possible cellphone plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.

Columnist

Pete King: An inauguration that was decidedly different

Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president.

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: Cleaning the 2024 slate is comforting

One of my pet peeves is our national airline system.

Columnist

Jim Belling: What was happening in RVC 100 years ago?

We have been on a mission to get The Rockville Centre Historical Society back on the map. We offered six compelling events last year, and have plans for more this year.