Most people who dabble in home brewing beer would consider it to be simply a hobby. Jason Stein, a 2005 graduate of South Side High School, however, has made it a side business. After several years of brewing out of his parents’ Rockville Centre garage, Stein has expanded and gone commercial with a selection of his brews.
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By Jill Nossa
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2/27/20
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Retailers in Rockville Centre are preparing for a plastic bag ban that goes into effect statewide on Sunday.
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By Melissa Koenig and Briana Bonfiglio
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2/27/20
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A longtime fixture in Rockville Centre served its customers for the last time last week. Davis Ethical Pharmacy, at 124 N. Long Beach Road, closed on Friday after more than 80 years in business.
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By Jill Nossa
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2/27/20
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February, known nationally as Black History Month, is an appropriate time to work toward closing the opportunity gap for people of color.
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2/7/20
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James McDonald, a Rockville Centre graphic artist and owner of Lost Dog Art and Frame Company, has published his first book, “The ABCs of Long Island.” The children’s book went on sale earlier this month, both online at ilostmydog.com and at McDonald’s shop on S. Park Avenue.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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1/30/20
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When he lived in Bellmore, James Munday would fill his free time helping his neighbors complete handyman projects around their homes. Whether it was a paint job, leaky faucet or broken appliance, he …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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1/30/20
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Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes.
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By Timothy Denton
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1/7/20
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Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and while some motivated shoppers took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, many still need to check items off gift lists. Rockville Centre has a variety of gift stores with a wide selection of merchandise — from toys to decorations, baked goods to unique gifts, residents can bypass mall traffic and still finish their shopping. And while e-commerce is convenient, there’s a bigger picture for consideration before clicking “buy now.”
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By Jill Nossa
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12/12/19
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The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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12/5/19
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The mission is to support retired military personnel with a range of services and resources and according to Ralph Esposito, director of the county Veterans Agency — “the event is a mission to …
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By Nadya Nataly
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11/29/19
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