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Rockville Centre voters elected challengers Christa Dorrego and Mary Beth Joyce to the Board of Education in a budget-driven election marked by staffing cuts, a 1.03 percent spending increase, and widespread calls for greater transparency in district decision-making.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/29/26
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More than 1,000 members of Molloy University’s Class of 2026 graduated at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island’s South Shore, celebrating the milestone with family, faculty and speakers who highlighted service, purpose and future opportunity.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/29/26
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Rockville Centre resident Matthew Nolan completed his first Boston Marathon while raising nearly $13,000 for mental health awareness through the Mental Health Collaborative.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/29/26
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Local officials and volunteers gathered at Smith Pond in Rockville Centre for an Earth Day cleanup effort that removed more than 15 bags of litter while promoting environmental stewardship and community pride.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/29/26
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Village officials announced upcoming infrastructure upgrades, including construction in Parking Field No. 19 and a temporary closure of Front Street for overnight paving work.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/26/26
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A Copiague man who owns a Rockville Centre wellness business was arrested on unlawful surveillance charges after a woman reported finding a hidden recording device in a massage therapy room, with police later identifying additional victims during the investigation.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/23/26
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The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after union leaders and the MTA reached a tentative agreement restoring train service, bringing relief to commuters and businesses across Long Island, including Rockville Centre.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/22/26
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Rockville Centre engineer John Cameron, a 1971 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate, was inducted into the academy’s Hall of Distinguished Graduates in recognition of his engineering innovation, environmental leadership and decades of civic service.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/22/26
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Retired Army Reserve Colonel Ed Casazza will serve as grand marshal of the 2026 Rockville Centre Memorial Day parade, continuing a multi-generational family military legacy that includes his brother and father, and honoring veterans’ service and sacrifice.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/22/26
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South Side High School’s science research program showcased student biology, chemistry and independent projects at its annual science fair following participation in regional competitions, highlighting months of hands-on research and student achievement.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/22/26
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