Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Learn who's on the ballot in Rockville Centre for the 2026 Elections.
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By Herald Staff
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10/21/26
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Rockville Centre has secured $9.5 million in state grants, including $7 million for a third iron filtration plant and $2.5 million to complete funding for Hickey Field renovations, which aim to improve accessibility for children with disabilities.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/26
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South Side Middle School seventh grader Cora Walsh earned national recognition by winning NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge with a personal account of her experiences with dyslexia, inspiring other students to embrace their learning differences and share their stories.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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Molloy University professor Helen Dang and senior Liam Fleck are developing artificial intelligence tools to study breast cancer spread and identify brain tumors in MRI scans, combining student research with personal motivations to advance cancer detection technology.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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William S. Covert Elementary School celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 8, bringing families together for seasonal activities while raising money for the Raymar Children’s Fund, which helps local families facing financial hardships.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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South Side High School graduate and Brooklyn College professor Lynda Day discussed the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous Americans to the Revolutionary War during a presentation at the Freeport Memorial Library, highlighting their roles in the fight for freedom and liberty.
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By Andrew Francis
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10/16/26
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The Rockville Centre Board of Education heard fifth graders at Floyd B. Watson Elementary School share lessons on leadership, received a clean annual financial audit and reviewed plans to use a $1.68 million operating surplus to strengthen district reserves and prepare for future expenses.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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Through VNS Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership, Rockville Centre mother Shatima Greene found trusted guidance, emotional support and help navigating pregnancy complications and postpartum depression through her relationship with nurse Donna Racines.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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SIBSPlace raised a record-breaking $425,000 at its 26th annual gala in Hewlett Harbor, honoring Rockville Centre residents Kenneth and Susie Falcon and supporting free mental health and expressive arts programs for children coping with a loved one’s serious illness or loss.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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Community members gathered at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre for an indoor Promise Walk benefiting the Preeclampsia Foundation, raising awareness of life-threatening pregnancy complications and supporting efforts to improve maternal health through education, research and community support.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/16/26
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