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Eleven trainees graduated from the third AviPrep cohort at the Hispanic Brotherhood in Rockville Centre, completing a workforce development program designed to prepare participants for aviation industry careers through technical training, STEM education and professional skills instruction.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/22/26
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Jack Friedman, a Rockville Centre attorney, community leader and mentor deeply involved in youth sports, Scouting, civic organizations and synagogue life, died May 9 at age 81, leaving a legacy of service and family devotion.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/22/26
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Residents approved the Rockville Centre School District’s $141.3 million 2026-27 budget Tuesday by a 1,915-1,195 vote, while electing challengers Mary Beth Joyce and Christa Dorrego to the Board of Education and also passing the Rockville Centre Public Library budget.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/19/26
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A strike by five Long Island Rail Road unions shut down service early Saturday morning after contract negotiations failed before the deadline, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters, including riders who rely on the Rockville Centre station.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/16/26
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Three South Side Middle School students created and painted more than 40 personalized boxing gloves for members of a Rock Steady Boxing Parkinson’s program, blending art and community service to boost confidence, joy, and awareness for those living with the disease.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/15/26
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Rockville Centre Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Jacqueline Rehak will leave the district at the end of the school year to take a finance leadership role in the Garden City School District amid ongoing budget challenges and staffing reductions in Rockville Centre.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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Nearly 100 people attended SIBSPlace’s “Together We Shine” luncheon at the Rockville Links Club, where guests experienced interactive therapy-based activities supporting children and families coping with illness, grief and emotional hardship.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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More than 60 St. Agnes Cathedral School students in grades 5–8 brought Disney magic to life in the school’s first Long Island staging of “Dare to Dream,” a three-night musical revue featuring iconic songs, energetic performances and months of rehearsals under director Kim Dufrenoy.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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The Maple Lanes team is showing steady growth and strong teamwork under coach Joe Muir, highlighted by a 5-5 tie against DJ Hannon in which their offensive production and positive team culture reflected a season focused on development over wins and losses.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre was among four Catholic Health hospitals to receive a five-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating awarded by the federal agency.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/13/26
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