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Wells and Jurgielewicz build highly detailed models of World War II ships and create diagrams of battles with them.

In a second-floor room of the Rockville Centre American Legion Hall, the American and Japanese navies still wage pitched battles to determine the outcome of World War II. more

By Alex Costello | 7/15/15

A microgrid generally operates while connected to a main grid, in this case at the Rockville Centre Power Plant. It can break off and operate on its own using local energy generation in times of crisis like storms or power outages. In Rockville Centre, it may supply electricity to the Police Department, Village Hall, schools, firehouses and stores.

RVC gets $100,000 grant to study ‘microgrid’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that Rockville Centre was one of 14 Long Island municipalities to be awarded grants to help develop resilient and clean energy. more

By Alex Costello | 7/15/15

Rockville Centre resident Anthony Aiello cheered as the U.S. Women’s National Team scored against Japan in the World Cup final on Sunday. Many in Rockville Centre watched the historic game.

Rockville Centre watches the big game

Millions of people around the country watched the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team dominate the Japanese 5-2 on July 5, and Rockville Centre was no exception. more

By Alex Costello | 7/8/15

Judge Peter Skelos announced he will be retiring in order to return to private practice.

Peter Skelos to retire as judge

Justice Peter Skelos, a Rockville Centre resident and brother of state senator Dean Skelos, announced last week that he would be retiring from his seat on the bench as of Aug. 1. more

By Alex Costello | 7/8/15

Joseph “buddy” Macken with his wife, Dorothy. The two were married for 68 years.

A life of dedication

Joseph “Buddy” Macken Jr., the longtime proprietor of Macken Mortuary, died on June 30, of complications of pneumonia. He was 92. more

By Alex Costello | 7/8/15

Dr. Carol Burris was thanked for her service at South Side High School by Sen. Charles Schumer at the school’s graduation ceremony last week.

Saying goodbye to Carol Burris

When she started her career in education years ago, Dr. Carol Burris never expected that she’d wind up principal of South Side High School, nor that she would stay in the position for 15 years. more

By Alex Costello | 7/1/15

Courtesy Dean Skelos’s Office Dean Seklos, center, with check, presented the $500,000 to, from left, former Rockville Centre Little League Board Member Tom Alexanderson, RVCLL Baord Member Gene Kirley, Lions Club member Robin Webb, RVCLL Board Member Scott Albarelle, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard, RVCLL President Tom Bucaria, Mayor Francis X. Murray, Village Administrator Keith Spadaro, Deputy Village Administrator Kathleen Murray, former Lions Club President Ed Asip and Youth Council member Beth Hammerman.

Skelos secures $500k for playground

On June 29, Senator Dean Skelos presented village officials with a check for $500,000 for the construction of a special-needs-accessible playground at Hickey Field. more

By Alex Costello | 7/1/15

‘Sharp and brilliant’

Over the past year, Mark Bevilacqua had developed a love of motorcycles. He owned more than one bike, and loved to work on them, making custom modifications to some of them. more

By Alex Costello | 7/1/15

Much of the second floor is nearing completion, with painted hallways and classrooms just waiting for furniture.

A look inside the new SSHS addition

At the last Board of Education meeting of the school year, the district’s construction management company led the board, school officials and community members on a tour of the South Side High School expansion. more

By Alex Costello | 6/24/15

Chris Lawrence, right, greeted his customers with a smile. After 25 years, he knows most of them — and their orders — well.

25 years of breakfast

CJ’s Coffee Shop, which has long been a staple for many villagers in the morning, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. more

By Alex Costello | 6/24/15

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