Rockville Centre, NY News & Events

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First in NewsdayMalverne Cinema begins new chapter, eyes spring reopening

After signing a lease on New Year's Eve, the landmark theater's new management has already started renovations.

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Jimmy Fallon captured shopping at Roosevelt Field

Police: Malverne man charged in hit-and-run that left woman critical

Get waterfront, suburban vibes an hour from the city in Baldwin

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Fashion trends 2026: Structure meets softness for spring

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Upcoming Events

Monday, January 5

The Real Deal: In the Garden of Beasts

Jan8

Discussion of the nonfiction book "In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin" by Erik Larson, register starting Dec. 11

Where

Rockville Centre Public Library

221 N. Village Ave.

Rockville Centre, NY

Phone

516-766-6257

Price

free

Website

rvclibrary.org

Online: Understanding the Financial Numbers of Your Business

Jan12

The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will discuss accounting, why it is key, bookkeeping accounts, setting up business finances, financial budgets and forecasts, tips for good financial management and more, register for a Zoom link

Where

Lakeview Public Library

1120 Woodfield Rd.

Rockville Centre, NY

Phone

516-536-3071

Price

free

Website

lakeviewlibrary.org

Constitution and Current Affairs: Affirmative Action and the Constitution

Jan15

Professor James Coll will lead a discussion on Affirmative Action, held in-person and on Zoom, register

Where

Rockville Centre Public Library

221 N. Village Ave.

Rockville Centre, NY

Phone

516-766-6257

Price

free

Website

rvclibrary.org

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Monday, January 5

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Police: Wyandanch woman charged in alleged fatal hit-and-run

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Married NYPD cops from LI fired for refusing to answer questions about blaze at their home

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Prosecutors: Elmont man, 23, charged with fatally stabbing 33-year-old roommate

First in Newsday$10M plan seeks tax breaks to redevelop vacant LI medical center

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Only in NewsdayWhole milk could soon return to school lunchrooms on LI

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Carey High's James McGrath has siblings' support after losing parents

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LI man gets up to 4 years in prison for theft ring that targeted Home Depot

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Photos: Nassau girls basketball — Lynbrook at Floral Park

Vitrano, Payoute and foul shooting down stretch propel Floral Park

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'I love repairing trains for the kids'

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Delta Air Lines pilot from LI dies at 36

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Cops: Woman fatally hit crossing Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook

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Lawsuit: LI school board president, parents say NYS censoring discussions on transgender students

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Wife of Mercy Hospital security guard beaten into coma says she hopes for a 'miracle'

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Only in NewsdayFewer LI students get top scores on English Regents exam. What's driving the decline?

Only 43.5% of test-takers reached Level 5, the state's highest academic level, in the 2024-25 school year. That marked a drop of nearly 10 percentage points from the prior year.

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