Roosevelt, 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

Robert Roosevelt – The Black Sheep of a Prominent Family

Jan12

Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, uncle of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a prominent member of the illustrious family that played an important role in New York City and beyond starting in the 17th century. A crusading social reformer, newspaper editor, author and Congressman, his flagrant disregard of social norms so scandalized his family that relatives refused to mention him for generations. Learn about the man even more interesting in some ways than Theordore Roosevelt. Presented by author Bill Bleyer. Register online

Where

Bayville Free Library

34 School St.

Bayville, NY

Phone

516-628-2765

Price

free

Website

bayvillefreelibrary.org

Robert Roosevelt: Black Sheep of a Prominent Family

Jan12

Author, historian and former Newsday journalist Bill Bleyer will discuss the life of Theodore Roosevelt's uncle Robert Roosevelt, register

Where

Bayville Free Library

34 School St.

Bayville, NY

Phone

516-628-2765

Price

free

Website

bayvillefreelibrary.org

Robert Roosevelt: the Black Sheep of a Distinguished Family

Jan12

In a PowerPoint lecture by historian, author and journalist Bill Bleyer, learn about Robert Roosevelt, the black sheep of the Roosevelt family

Where

Bayville Free Library

34 School St.

Bayville, NY

Price

free

Website

https://bayvillefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/robert-roosevelt-black-sheep-of-a-prominent-family-presented-by-bill-bleyer/

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Sainsbury steps up for injury-riddled Baldwin boys basketball team

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Nicolini has big game for MacArthur girls basketball at Nassau Coliseum

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Monday, January 5

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

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

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LI village with history of pedestrian crashes gets $586G traffic safety grant

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LI man sentenced to 9 years in prison for attempting to bomb building in Nassau

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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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