After three nights of competition in the South Side High School gym, the girls of the Red and Blue teams gathered anxiously at mid court last Saturday for the announcement of the results in each category in the 106th Red & Blue competition. Carol Roseto, the Rockville Centre School District’s director of physical activity, announced the points awarded for costumes, skits, props and more, and with the score 48-42 in favor of Blue, it all came down to sportsmanship. When Roseto announced that each team had received 5 points in that category, giving the Blue team a 53-47 victory, the Blue side of the gym exploded in jubilation for the third straight year. Unlike last year, when pandemic restrictions were in place, the competitors were joined by a crowd of parents. more

This week's letter to the Rockville Centre Herald Editor comes in response to Mayor Francis Murray's guest column about Gov. Kathy Hochul reconsidering her proposal on accessory dwelling units. more

Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Rockville Centre Police Department. more

Betty Yoelson died on Feb. 18 at her Rockville Centre apartment. She was 106. more

The Nassau County District Attorney’s office is investigating an associate pastor at a Levittown church for possible possession of child pornography. The church is under the umbrella of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. more

The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency has delayed a vote on a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes — or PILOT — proposal for the upcoming project at the former Diocese of Rockville Centre headquarters, after Village Attorney Tom Levin pointed out inconsistencies with the proposal at a Feb. 22 hearing. more

Long Island Rail Road service has been restored between Rockville Centre and Valley Stream after it had been suspended because a person was struck by a train on Saturday morning. more

The tree planting program started in 2018 to remove and replace diseased Bradford Pear trees. Now, with most of the diseased trees gone, the Conservancy hopes to add to the over 200 new trees in has planted by offering six options to continue to keep the village beautiful. Last year alone, the group, partnered with Barbato Landscaping, planted 100 new trees. more

Sometimes, an especially challenging experience can help people grow and be even better than they once were. The past couple of years have not been easy for people, as many who have lost their jobs during the pandemic have needed assistance paying for things as essential as food and water. Some restaurant owners in New York like Anthony Geraci, who have had difficult time themselves, are lending a hand to those in need as part of the Restaurant Resiliency Program with food banks like Island Harvest. more

This week's letter to the Editor focuses on the Rockville Centre Diocese headquarters, which is set to be converted into an office building. more