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The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation dinner at MacArthur Park on Jan. 28, welcoming Catie Seward as board secretary and awarding raffle prizes that raised funds for the village’s Beautification Council.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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2/6/26
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After nearly 10 inches of snow fell in Rockville Centre, South Side High School football and lacrosse players spent their snow day shoveling driveways for neighbors through the South Side Shovels initiative, raising more than $7,000 while strengthening community ties.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/6/26
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Crystal Dunn, a Rockville Centre native and former South Side High School star, announced her retirement from professional soccer after a decorated career that included NCAA titles, NWSL honors, a Women’s World Cup championship and Olympic gold medals with the United States.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/6/26
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Facing rising costs, declining enrollment and strict state tax-cap limits, the Rockville Centre School District is projecting a $3.78 million budget deficit for 2026-27, prompting officials to warn that reliance on reserves is unsustainable and difficult fiscal decisions lie ahead.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/6/26
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Molloy University and the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents hosted the eduAI Summit on Jan. 16 in Rockville Centre, bringing together 250 educators from across Long Island to explore practical classroom applications of artificial intelligence and foster collaboration on its responsible use.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/30/26
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William S. Covert Elementary School hosted its annual “Wild World of Sports Night” on Jan. 21, giving students and families an Olympic-themed evening of winter sports activities, teamwork challenges, and educational games that celebrated fitness and school spirit.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/30/26
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Rockville Centre school officials are bracing for one of the most difficult budget seasons in years, as rising costs, declining enrollment and a continued 2 percent tax cap are expected to squeeze revenues and force tough choices in the 2026–27 spending plan.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Carolyn James
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1/30/26
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The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce will debut its first-ever Winterfest on Feb. 7, turning Front Street into a daylong winter celebration with ice skating, live entertainment, food and activities designed to bring the community together and boost local businesses.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/30/26
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The Harlem Wizards entertained a packed gym at South Side High School on Jan. 24, combining basketball and comedy in a spirited exhibition against the Jennie E. Hewitt Hawks that brought the school community together for a memorable night.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/30/26
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A winter storm dropped about 10 inches of snow on Rockville Centre, prompting school closures and emergency declarations as DPW crews cleared roads with strong compliance from residents and no reported power outages.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/26/26
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