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Three candidates—incumbent Janet Gruner and challengers Mary Beth Joyce and Christa Dorrego—are vying for two seats on the Rockville Centre Board of Education amid budget concerns and calls for stronger financial planning, transparency and community communication.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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A 9-year-old Rockville Centre student captivated the Board of Education by delivering a passionate, self-written speech opposing staff cuts and reduced programming, urging officials to preserve teachers and the STELLAR program that fuels student creativity and engagement.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/1/26
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The Rockville Centre Lions Club is raising funds for continued improvements to Mr. B’s Playground at the Recreation Center by selling personalized engraved bricks in various pricing tiers through its website.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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A potential May 16 Long Island Rail Road strike looms amid stalled negotiations between the MTA and unions over wages and work rules, raising concerns for thousands of daily commuters who could face major disruptions if no deal is reached.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Kyle Denson
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5/1/26
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Cub Scout Pack 31’s Webelos planted a butterfly bush at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center for an Earth Day project aimed at supporting pollinators, combining environmental education, community service, and a butterfly release celebration.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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The Rockville Centre/Hewlett/East Rockaway Cyclones hockey program celebrated a strong 2025-26 season with a well-attended end-of-year gathering at the Tap Room in Rockville Centre, where players, coaches and families from all three levels were honored for their achievements and team unity across a winning year.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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A 50-year-old Rockville Centre man was arrested again in connection with a second alleged Nassau County crime spree involving a stolen vehicle, a bank robbery, and an attempted bank robbery, police said.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/25/26
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Rockville Centre has begun a multiweek restoration of the Donald Browne Pathway at Hempstead Lake State Park to improve safety and accessibility as part of ongoing park upgrades.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/24/26
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The Rockville Centre Education Foundation will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a May 2 gala at Gatsby on the Ocean, highlighting decades of volunteer-driven support that has raised over $1 million for innovative classroom grants and student scholarships.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/24/26
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The Mary Ruchalski Foundation’s sixth annual Mary 5K at Eisenhower Park drew strong community participation, raised more than $3,000, and continued its mission of honoring Mary’s legacy while supporting the fight against pediatric cancer.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/24/26
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