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The Rockville Centre Homemakers expanded their support for local veterans with a February food drive at the Parks and Recreation Center, collecting dozens of microwave-ready donations for the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency in partnership with American Legion Post 303.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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2/20/26
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Riverside Elementary School second-graders brought music, humor and teamwork to the stage on Feb. 3 with their lively production of “Barnyard Moosical,” the culmination of a children’s theater workshop led by South Side High School theater teacher Russell Dembin and music educator Kirsten Ruvolo.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/20/26
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St. Agnes Cathedral School held its annual dinner-dance gala on Jan. 31 at The Lannin, honoring dedicated members of its community for their commitment to Catholic education while raising funds to support the school’s operating budget.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/20/26
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The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce has drawn the winning ticket for its Snowman Hunt promotion, awarding a $500 gift card, but the winner has not yet come forward to claim the prize.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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2/20/26
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More than 260 pizzerias across Long Island — including four in Rockville Centre — will participate in the Feb. 25 Long Island Pizza Strong fundraiser, donating $5 per pie to support the family of fallen Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/20/26
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The New York Police Department will rename its Police Academy for Detective Steven McDonald, honoring the former Rockville Centre resident who became a national symbol of forgiveness and resilience after being paralyzed in the line of duty in 1986.
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By Madison Gusler
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2/20/26
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Tara O’Shea appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show with Kathy Higgins of Alliance for a Healthier Generation to highlight the Walking Classroom program, which uses podcast-guided walks to boost engagement and learning for students in the Rockville Centre School District.
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By Kyle Denson
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2/20/26
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Wayne Lipton, former Rockville Centre deputy mayor and trustee, entrepreneur, and principal cellist of the South Shore Symphony, died at 74, leaving a lasting legacy in local government, business, education, and the arts.
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By Brian Kacharaba & Kyle Denson
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2/18/26
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Molloy University President James P. Lentini has been named a 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education by Insight Into Academia, recognizing his leadership in expanding enrollment, academic programs and national standing while strengthening the university’s financial stability and community impact.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/18/26
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Rockville Centre residents voiced strong opinions at a Feb. 12 Board of Education meeting over the district’s plan to close a projected $3.78 million 2026-27 budget deficit, debating school reorganization, staffing, special education funding, and long-term financial planning.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/13/26
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