Rockville Centre, NY News & Events

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LI fire department to take over after century-old company's closure

The Floral Park Centre Fire Company closed after more than a century of service before midnight on New Year's Eve.

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10 LI students named winners in Adelphi Apprentice Challenge

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At least 6 new supermarkets opening on LI this year

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First in NewsdayUpgrades proposed for all apartments in Long Beach development

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with Hicksville school bus, students uninjured

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 7

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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