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First graders at Floyd B. Watson Elementary School celebrated Pajama Bedtime Story Night on April 23 by wearing pajamas, listening to a read-aloud of “Splat the Cat Dreams Big,” and making dream catchers in a cozy, themed evening focused on imagination and overcoming fears.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/8/26
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Broadway veteran Ken Jennings delivered a deeply personal, memory-based one-man performance of “The Gospel of John” at the St. Agnes Parish Center on April 19, offering a minimalist and reflective retelling of the scripture that emphasized its spiritual and emotional themes.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/8/26
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Three candidates for two Board of Education seats at a South Side High School forum laid out differing approaches to budgeting, academic programming, and district oversight in the wake of a recent $141.3 million budget that included significant staffing cuts, while emphasizing student support, financial accountability, and long-term planning.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/7/26
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Three candidates—incumbent Janet Gruner and challengers Mary Beth Joyce and Christa Dorrego—are vying for two seats on the Rockville Centre Board of Education amid budget concerns and calls for stronger financial planning, transparency and community communication.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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A 9-year-old Rockville Centre student captivated the Board of Education by delivering a passionate, self-written speech opposing staff cuts and reduced programming, urging officials to preserve teachers and the STELLAR program that fuels student creativity and engagement.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/1/26
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The Rockville Centre Lions Club is raising funds for continued improvements to Mr. B’s Playground at the Recreation Center by selling personalized engraved bricks in various pricing tiers through its website.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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A potential May 16 Long Island Rail Road strike looms amid stalled negotiations between the MTA and unions over wages and work rules, raising concerns for thousands of daily commuters who could face major disruptions if no deal is reached.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Kyle Denson
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5/1/26
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Cub Scout Pack 31’s Webelos planted a butterfly bush at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center for an Earth Day project aimed at supporting pollinators, combining environmental education, community service, and a butterfly release celebration.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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The Rockville Centre/Hewlett/East Rockaway Cyclones hockey program celebrated a strong 2025-26 season with a well-attended end-of-year gathering at the Tap Room in Rockville Centre, where players, coaches and families from all three levels were honored for their achievements and team unity across a winning year.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/1/26
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A 50-year-old Rockville Centre man was arrested again in connection with a second alleged Nassau County crime spree involving a stolen vehicle, a bank robbery, and an attempted bank robbery, police said.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/25/26
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