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Eight years after losing her best friend to cancer, Lauren Marquardt honors Mary Ruchalski’s legacy through her faith, her pursuit of pediatric oncology, and a deep, enduring connection to the number 11.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/10/26
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Dan Beck, a longtime Rockville Centre resident and former Epic Records executive, chronicles his firsthand experiences working as Michael Jackson’s marketing point person in the 1990s in a new memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of managing a global superstar.
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By Kyle Denson
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4/10/26
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South Side High School students in Rockville Centre performed a teen edition of the musical “Chicago” from March 25–28, showcasing energetic singing, dancing, and student-led production efforts that highlight real-world theater skills and collaboration.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/10/26
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The Rockville Centre Recreation Department hosted its annual Spring Egg Hunt for children in third grade and younger, featuring organized sessions, festive activities, and a visit from “Little Bunny Cottontail” to celebrate the arrival of spring with local families.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/10/26
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The Village of Rockville Centre illuminated Village Hall in blue on March 31 to mark the start of Autism Awareness Month, promoting inclusion, acceptance, and community support through its partnership with RVC Blue Speaks.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/10/26
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Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis is hosting a food drive on April 19 and a shredding and donation event on April 25 in Rockville Centre to support local pantries and the “Love Nana” project.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/10/26
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Members of the volunteer fire department will vote April 9 to re-elect Chief Tony Rugolo, First Assistant Chief Pat Healey, Second Assistant Chief Brian O’Toole, and Fourth Battalion Delegate Mark Murray, ensuring continued leadership and emergency services for the community.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/3/26
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The Pacemakers, a senior dance group, energized Rockville Centre residents with a lively workshop at the Recreation Center, inspiring older adults to stay active, challenge stereotypes about aging and embrace confidence through movement and community.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/3/26
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The Mary Ruchalski Foundation’s sixth annual Mary 5K will bring the community together at Eisenhower Park to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer while honoring Mary’s legacy and supporting affected families.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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4/3/26
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Two South Side High School juniors turned a middle school service project into the growing Pets for Vets club, raising thousands of dollars and awareness to support veterans and service dogs through their ongoing partnership with Paws of War.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/3/26
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