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Bishop John Barres named in report detailing alleged clergy sexual abuse cover-up in Pennsylvania
Bishop John O. Barres, who leads the Diocese of Rockville Centre, was named in a grand jury report released Tuesday that details more than 300 priests in six Pennsylvania dioceses that have been …
‘To be deaf and in love’: Rockville Centre producers to premiere film in sign language
“To understand how this community communicates . . . was eye-opening, yet unusual,” said Rockville Centre resident Kenneth Frank, who co-produced a film in which all of the dialogue is American …
Diocese of Rockville Centre continues paying clergy sex abuse victims
Reported settlements to victims range from $25,000 to $500,000
Months after the deadline to submit clergy sexual abuse cases, administrators of the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s Independent Reconciliation and Compensation program continue sifting through a range of cases.
Rockville Centre discussion highlights local plastic pollution awareness campaign
A talk at Rockville Centre’s Tanglewood Preserve Nature Center on July 30 about Long Island’s marine environment and the human-induced threats to animals was the latest example of a plastic pollution awareness campaign that has been brewing in Rockville Centre.
Rockville Centre joins Freeport's lawsuit against town, county to collect villages' ‘fair share’ of sales tax
Rockville Centre’s Board of Trustees on July 19 voted to join the Village of Freeport’s claims and litigation against the state, the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County to collect the village’s “fair share” of sales tax revenue.
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Motorcyclist dies in Rockaway Avenue crash in Rockville Centre
A 41-year-old motorcyclist died on Aug. 3 after he struck a curb, clipped a parked car and collided with a tree, according to Nassau County police. The man, whose identity the police had not yet …
Rockville Centre police still investigating 3 stolen unlocked cars
Three vehicles were stolen from the driveways of two Rockville Centre homes last month as police continue to investigate the thefts. On July 19 at about 6 a.m., a homeowner reported that his 2017 …
Families enjoy DEC-hosted fishing clinic at Hempstead Lake State Park
Families from around Long Island visited Hempstead Lake State Park last Saturday for a free fishing clinic arranged by the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s “I Fish NY” program.
Rockville Centre library staff, users tout services after Forbes opinion piece calls them obsolete
“‘My friend told me about this book, and it’s about this guy,’” said Sarah Siegel, program coordinator at the Rockville Centre Public Library, re-enacting what she said is a common scene at the facility with a patron imitation.
Diocese of Rockville Centre installs Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning
Bishop John O. Barres ordained Msgr. Richard G. Henning as the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s newest auxiliary bishop during a mass at St. Agnes Cathedral on July 24.
Magical, spooky evenings at the Rockville Centre library
The Rockville Centre Public Library is heating up this summer with its children’s programs. One day kids can attend wizarding lessons while another night they are read tales by the …
Rockville Centre business owners weigh in on potential online sales tax law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 21 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair will allow states to mandate a sales tax for items purchased online from out-of-state retailers — and many local retailers want New York to ensure that a sales tax is charged regardless of the sites that online shoppers use.
Nearby things to do this week in Rockville Centre
Summer soirée The Rockville Centre Public Library is putting on its seventh annual Summer Soirée on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. Come by for refreshments, raffles and a book signing …