Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Hewitt Elementary second-grader Wes Birnbaum of Rockville Centre earned a National Award of Merit in the National PTA Reflections film category for his short film “I Belong,” which advanced through county and state levels before receiving national recognition for its message of creativity and inclusion.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/5/26
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South Side High School’s Centre Stage inclusive theater program brought students of all abilities together to perform “South Side in Neverland,” showcasing inclusion, creativity and collaboration while helping participants build leadership, communication and social skills.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/5/26
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South Side High School sophomore Frank DiBenedetto won his amateur kickboxing debut with a second-round TKO in Westbury, drawing on nearly a decade of martial arts training, a standout wrestling career, and personal resilience shaped by the loss of his father.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/29/26
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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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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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Residents approved the Rockville Centre School District’s $141.3 million 2026-27 budget Tuesday by a 1,915-1,195 vote, while electing challengers Mary Beth Joyce and Christa Dorrego to the Board of Education and also passing the Rockville Centre Public Library budget.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/19/26
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Three South Side Middle School students created and painted more than 40 personalized boxing gloves for members of a Rock Steady Boxing Parkinson’s program, blending art and community service to boost confidence, joy, and awareness for those living with the disease.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/15/26
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Rockville Centre Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Jacqueline Rehak will leave the district at the end of the school year to take a finance leadership role in the Garden City School District amid ongoing budget challenges and staffing reductions in Rockville Centre.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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More than 60 St. Agnes Cathedral School students in grades 5–8 brought Disney magic to life in the school’s first Long Island staging of “Dare to Dream,” a three-night musical revue featuring iconic songs, energetic performances and months of rehearsals under director Kim Dufrenoy.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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