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We are proud to present our annual Rockville Centre Guide, a special supplement to the Rockville Centre Herald.

Those of us who live here know that Rockville Centre is a wonderful place. In this little book, you’ll find many of the organizations and institutions that make it Clifford so very special.

Richner The purpose of the Guide is to expand upon what the Herald does each week: describe and celebrate this unique community and its many services and organizations.

For newcomers, the Guide provides a comprehensive look at all the community has to offer. Longtime residents and business leaders will also find it a handy reference.

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Chamber Greeting ...................................................... 41 Chamber Of Commerce ........................................ 42-44 Elected Officials .......................................................... 40 Fire Department / Police Department ......................... 36 Getting Involved .......................................................... 28 Having Fun In Rockville Centre ............................. 24-25 Medical Services ........................................................ 18 How to Reach the Herald ........................................... 33 Living in Rockville Centre ...................................... 10-11 Mercy Medical Center................................................. 14 Molloy College ............................................................ 22 Out and About ....................................................... 30-32 Places of Worship ....................................................... 38 Publishers Letter........................................................... 6 Rockville Centre Library ............................................. 26 Rockville Centre Schools....................................... 20-21 South Nassau Communities Hospital ......................... 16 The Senior Life in Rockville Centre ............................ 34 Town / County Government ........................................ 37 Welcome to Rockville Centre...................................... 12

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March The St. Patrick’s Parade brings the whole village together every year.

living in March Red and Blue splits the village in a good way.

July The annual fireworks celebrate the founding of the village.

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The 5K/10K gets people up and moving.

Rockville Centre The The history of Rockville Centre began on the banks of Mill River in the the 1700s, where the first settlers in the area built their homes and their mills. mills.

In In 1776, a fight broke out between a group of hidden Tories and rebels els in a swamp near Anthony DeMott’s mill. It was in this fight that the first blood was spilled on Long Island during the American Revolution.

In the 1800s, Mordecai Rock Smith had taken over operation of the mill and and pond that DeMott had owned. He renamed them Smith Mill and Smith Pond.

Pond. Smith became a Reverend at the local Sand Hole Methodist Church and and a pillar of the community.

In In 1848, Robert Pettit opened a general store in his home on Merrick Road.

Road. He applied to the federal government for permission to open a post post office. Pettit wanted to honor Smith by naming the town after him, but but the names Smithville, Smithburg, Smithfield and Smithtown were already already in use. Even Rockville was taken, until Pettit added Centre to the name, name, creating the community of Rockville Centre.

The The hamlet of Rockville Centre continued to grow. On July 15, 1893, aa vote was held to determine whether Rockville Centre should incorporate and become a village. The motion passed, 139 to 79. On Aug. 19 of that year, the first village elections were held.

Today, Today, Rockville Centre is an even more vibrant community. According cording to the 2010 Census, the village has a population of 24,023, more more than half of whom are women. There are 6,221 family households in the village with an average family size of 3.24. holds The The Village of Rockville Centre provides its own power and water, giving giving residents these utilities for much lower rates than neighbors in surrounding surrounding areas. The village employs more than 200 people, operates its its own police department and court system, runs its own Sanitation and Public Works departments, maintains its roads and buildings and and provides senior services and recreation for children. provides The The mayor of the Village of Rockville Centre is currently Francis X. Murray.

Murray. He works with the Board of Trustees to pass village laws and oversee the village. The trustees are Nancy Howard, Michael Sepe, Edward Oppenheimer and Emilio Grillo.

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The Blue Team celebrated its victory after the 100th Red and Blue Meet in March. The annual event pits South Side High School’s girls against each other, but also creates friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

The Board of Trustees meets in Village Hall in public session on the first Monday of the month, except in August. Public briefing sessions are held the Thursday before the regular meeting.

The court system is overseen by two elected justices: William Croutier and Kevin McDonough. The court meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for arraignments, and every Thursday for conferences and trials.

Rockville Centre has a multitude of parks and trails available for residents. There are basketball and tennis courts, football fields, baseball diamonds, soccer pitches and softball fields. The John A. Anderson Recreation Center also hosts programs for children throughout the year.

There’s also the Rockville Links Club, a private country club, providing residents with a nearby golf course and pool for members.

The majority of students living in Rockville Centre attend the Rockville Centre School District. The schools have been ranked among the best in the region and the nation for many years.

The school district has five elementary schools, a middle school and an award-winning high school, all with world-class staff.

Rockville Centre is also home to many well-regarded institutions. St. Agnes Cathedral and the Diocese of Rockville Centre call the village their home. Mercy Medical Center is located within the village. And just next door is Molloy College, one of Long Island’s best institutes of higher learning.

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Village dignitaries celebrated as Mayor Francis X. Murray, left, unveiled the sign rededicating Maple Avenue the Avenue of Heroes.

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e m o c l We to Rockville Centre

A s an incorporated village, the govern-

ment of Rockville Centre handles many of the responsibilities usually left to the county and state in other areas.

The village, which employs about 223 people, operates a police department and a court system, maintains its own electric, water, public works, sanitation, building and parks and recreation departments and has community development and senior services agencies.

It contracts with a volunteer department for fire protection.

The mayor of Rockville Centre is Francis X. Murray, who was elected in 2015 to a second four-year term. Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard

was also reelected to a four-year trustee term in 2015, as was Trustee Michael Sepe. Ed Oppenheimer and Emilio Grillo were elected to their four-year terms in June 2013.

The Board of Trustees usually meets in Village Hall on the first Monday of the month except in August. Public briefing sessions are held the Thursday before the regular meeting.

The court system is overseen by two elected justices, William Croutier and Kevin McDonough. The court meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. for arraignments, and every Thursday for conferences and trials. This schedule is subject to change.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Eugene J. Murray Village Hall 678-9300 One College Place www.rvcny.us Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mayor: Francis X. Murray 678-9260 Deputy Mayor: Nancy Howard 678-9246 Village Administrator: Kathleen Murray 678-9246 Deputy Administrator/Comptroller: Michael Schussheim 678-9228 Deputy Comptroller: Dorothy Hansman 678-9222 Purchasing Agent

678-9213 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Mary Schmeling 678-9263 Building Department 110 Maple Ave. Superintendent: Daniel V. Casella Electric Department 110 Maple Ave. Superintendent: Phil Andreas Fire Department Communications Headquarters: 58 North Centre Ave.

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John A. Anderson Recreation Center 111 North Oceanside Road Police Department 34 Maple Ave. Commissioner: Charles Gennario Auxiliary Police: Gerald Chafetz Public Works and Sanitation 10 Sunrise Highway

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Senior Services Department 678-9255 50 South Park Ave. Director: Chris O'Leary Village Court 678-9289 Village Hall Justices: William J. Croutier Jr., Kevin McDonough Water Department 678-9301 Supervisor: Kevin Reilly 142 Maple Ave. Zoning Board of Appeals 678-9247 110 Maple Ave. Secretary: Dan Casella

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From nursing services to comprehensive stroke and cancer care, to women’s health services and weight loss surgery – top ratings in national assessments make Mercy the hospital of choice for patients 100,000 times a year.

Mercy was awarded an “A”—the top grade for patient safety—in the fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score, administered by The Leapfrog Group.

The quality of Mercy’s nursing services has been recognized with its designation as a Pathway to Excellence Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as a facility that Courtesy Mercy Medical Center Mercy Medical Center is Rockville Centre’s home hospital, meets the highest practice standards essenand services 100,000 patients each year. tial to an ideal nursing practice environment.

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Nurses presented a bronze-level Beacon Award Mercy also is widely-known for its leaderfor Excellence to Mercy Medical Center’s Inship in weight-loss surgery and is a Bariatric tensive Care Unit.

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Achievement Award from the Commission on The hospital recently opened a Center for Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

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South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 2277 Grand Ave Baldwin, NY 11510 377-5000 South Nassau Counseling Center 175 Fulton Ave., Suite 309 Hempstead 11550 485-5710 (Outpatient services) South Shore Child Guidance Center 91 Guy Lombardo Ave Freeport 11520 378-2992 (Outpatient services for children 18 and under) Special Services AHRC Nassau 189 Wheatley Road Glen Head 11545 626-1000 HIV, AIDS, STD Hotline 800-462-6785 American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org American Heart Association 125 E. Bethpage Rd, Suite 100 Plainview 11803 777-8447 American Lung Association 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge 11788 631-265-3848 www.alany.org

Arthritis Foundation 150 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 222 Melville 11747 631-427-8272 www.arthritis.org Birthright International (Anti-abortion counseling) 1859 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh 11793 785-4070 Hotline: 1-800-550-4900 Breast Cancer Hotline 800-877-8077 Breast Cancer Action Coalition 1 in 9: Hewlett House 86 East Rockaway Road Hewlett 11557 374-3190 (Programs for breast cancer patients and survivors) Planned Parenthood 540 Fulton Ave. Hempstead 11550 750-2500 www.plannedparenthood.org The Safe Center LI Against Domestic Violence 542-0404 - www.cadvnc.org Urgent Care City MD 212-772-3627 citymd.com Locations in: Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Merrick, East Meadow and more Radiology Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 516-992-6437 631-992-6437 Locations in Lynbrook, Elmont, Merrick and more

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Kindergartners at Hewitt Elementary School dressed to the nines for the school’s annual Q and U wedding. Assistant Superintendent Chris Pellettieri officiated the marriage of Mr. Q (Jordan Cruz) and Ms. U (Sydney Marshall.)

Made in America with pride

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“Almost two years before Donald Trump made the statement “Make American great again” I looked up American made retailers and found there weren’t many,” says Jo Ann. “That got me thinking, then researching and Bald Eagle was born. I wanted a boutique style store that made people comfortable to shop, had an assortment of unique goods and

most importantly was American made.”

The shop represents 30 local artisans and 9 local artists who contribute a variety of items to Bald Eagle. In addition, all other vendors are vetted to ensure at least 95 percent Made In America compliance.

Jo Ann thanks her customers for their patronage and encourages all who haven’t stopped in yet to visit and check out her eclectic assortment of merchandise.

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he Rockville Centre School District is one of T the best in the state, with widely recognized and

honored faculty, administrators and educational programs.

South Side High School is regularly named one of the best schools in the country by Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report and many other rating groups.

Dr. William Johnson has been the superintendent of the district for decades. He has helped create programs at the schools that are celebrated around the country, and that help students achieve their best. All students at SSHS take International Baccalaureate courses in English and history, which challenge them and help them learn critical thinking skills. Many other students go on to take even more IB classes and graduate with an International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Nearly all of South Side students graduate, and many go on to four-year colleges.

Rockville Centre is also home to St. Agnes Cathedral School, one of the largest Catholic

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Deidre Ambrosi, played Mazie in St. Agnes Cathedral School’s production of “Seussical” in May.

elementary schools on Long Island. Hundreds of Rockville Centre students attend St. Agnes in kindergarten through eighth grade, and then go one to Chaminade or Kellenberg high schools.

Rockville Centre SCHOOLS Rockville Centre Board of Education President: Mark Masin Vice President: Liz Dion Secretary: John O’Shea Trustees: Gregg Spaulding and Mayda Kramer The Board of Education meets in the auditorium of South Side High School at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Schedule is subject to change.

Administrative Offices 128 Shepherd St. 255-8957 www.rvcschools.org Superintendent: Dr. William Johnson Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum: Christopher J. Pellettieri Assistant Superintendent for Business: Robert Bartels Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services: Noreen Leahy District Clerk: Jackie Wong Rockville Centre Public Schools South Side High School Principal: John Murphy 255-8947 140 Shepherd St.

South Side Middle School Principal: Shelagh McGinn 255-8978 67 Hillside Ave. William S. Covert Elementary School Principal: Darren Raymar 255-8916 379 Willow Street, South Hempstead Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School Principal: Elizabeth Pryke 255-8913 446 DeMott Ave. Riverside Elementary School Principal: Tricia Bock 255-8902 110 Riverside Drive Floyd B. Watson Elementary School Principal: Joan Waldman 255-8904 277 North Centre Ave. Francis F. Wilson Elementary School Principal: Tom Ricupero 255-8910 25 Buckingham Road Parochial Schools St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary Principal: Cecilia St. John

678-5550 School (K - 8) 70 Clinton Ave. Chaminade High School Principal: Brother Joseph Dominick Bellizzi President: Brother Thomas Cleary 742-5555 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola Kellenberg Memorial High School Principal: Br. Kenneth Hoagland President: Fr. Philip Eichner 292-0200 1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd., Uniondale Sacred Heart Academy Principal: Sr. Joanne Forker President: Sr. Jeanne Ross 483-7383 47 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead Hebrew Academy of Nassau County 565-5640 240 Hempstead Ave. West Hempstead, NY 11552 Oceanside Public Schools Portions of the southeastern corner of Rockville Centre fall into the Oceanside School District. Call the district

offices at 678-1200 for more information. www.oceansideschools.org Superintendent: Dr. Phyllis Harrington Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum: Diane Provvido Assistant Superintendent for Business: Christopher Van Cott Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Student Services and Community Activities: Jill DeRosa Oceanside Senior High School Principal: Geraldine DeCarlo 678-7526 3160 Skillman Ave. Oceanside Middle School Principal: Dr. Allison Glickman-Rogers 678-8518 186 Alice Ave. Florence A. Smith School No. 2 Principal: Thomas Capone 678-7557 2745 Terrell Ave. Pre-K & Kindergarten Center Principal: Julie McGahan 594-2345 25 Castleton Court Continued on page 21

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Oaks School No. 3 Principal: Beth-Ann Castiello 678-7564 2852 Fortesque Ave. School No. 4 Principal: Joanna Kletter 678-7581 3210 S. Oceanside Road School No. 5 Principal: Scott Bullis 678-7585 2440 N. Oceanside Road Fulton Avenue School No. 8 Principal: Laurie Welch-Storch 678-8503 3252 Fulton Ave. Walter S. Boardman School No. 9E Principal: Dr. Karen Siris 678-8510 170 Beatrice Ave. Nursery Schools/Child Care Anne Frank Montessori School 678-5955 430 DeMott Ave. C.A.R.E.S. Program 594-2351

After school program open five days a week, 3 to 6 p.m.

Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center 766-9716 240 Lincoln Ave. Jacob’s Ladder at Central Synagogue 763-0235 430 DeMott Ave. RVC/Lakeview EOC Head Start 536-4811

150 North Center Ave. RVC Recreation Dept. Nursery School 678-9338 111 N. Oceanside Rd. Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center 536-5674 180 North Village Ave. St. Mark’s Cooperative Nursery 536-6295

100 Hempstead Ave. United Church Nursery School 766-2975 430 Morris Ave. The Learning Academy of St. Mark’s 766-3777 200 Hempstead Ave. thelearningacademyofsm@gmail.com

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Valedictorian Carolynn McElroy, recipient of the Administrator Associaion Award, NYS Academic Excellence Scholarship, Advanced Designation Regents Diploma and other awards, spoke to her fellow graduates from South Side High School’s class of 2016.

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Adelaide, center, played by Rita Gentile, and the Hot Box Dancers perform during South Side High School’s production of Guys and Dolls in April.

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Molloy College

olloy College serves a student population of approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Molloy students can earn degrees in a variety of outstanding academic programs, including nursing, business, education, social work, music therapy and many more.

The college has expanded its International Education program, where students study abroad in Belgium, India, Italy, France, Spain, Thailand, Japan, Australia and many other locations. By immersing themselves in cultures in other parts of the world, students gain knowledge while learning acceptance and understanding.

Closer to home, Molloy students make a difference in Rockville Centre as well as other communities. As part of Molloy’s tradition of service, students work on projects like BoxTown, a program to raise social consciousness about homelessness.

Sports and academics go hand-in-hand at Molloy, where students are known for both their athletic and scholastic success. Almost 60 percent of our athletes recorded a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

At Molloy, students enjoy the benefits of small classes (10:1 ratio) and personal attention from their professors. Our 90 percent retention rate, the best of all private schools on Long Island and among the highest in the nation, is proof of our commitment to your success.

Molloy students can earn degrees in a variety of outstanding academic programs, including the liberal arts, social and natural sciences, nursing, business, education, social work, speech therapy, music therapy and many more. New programs include a New Media major, a Theatre Arts major (in conjunction with a professional musical theatre conservatory in New York City) and a four-year degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, in addition to several new graduate and doctoral programs.

Additionally, the Business Division features classes taught by CEOs, CFOs and other senior leaders from the business world.

Molloy regularly earns recognition from the Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report as one of the best regional universities in the Northeast. For the last three years, Molloy was named a “Best Value” school by Money Magazine.

Campus Life Campus life in Rockville Centre is alive and vibrant, anchored by two new residence halls and a new student center that includes a performing arts theatre. With a wide range of

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Molloy College is not only one of Long Island’s premier colleges, but has also become a center of cultural and political events. Here, President Dr. Drew Bogner, left, introduced Sen. Charles Schumer at a press conference on campus.

activities, including social events, community and charitable programs, and Division II athletics, there’s always something to do, someone to meet or some place to go.

For pure fun, Molloy hosts several activities, including Homecoming weekend, barbecues, an annual Halloween party, Talent Night, Comedy Night and much, much more.

Additionally, Molloy has become a focal point for civic discourse in recent years, hosting top regional, national and international leaders (including Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, New York Times best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, and Newsweek editor Fareed Zakaria) who have come to Rockville Centre to address critical and timely issues.

Molloy has a competitive selection process with a rolling admissions timetable. The college hosts open houses in the fall and spring, enabling prospective students and their families to tour Molloy and ask questions that will help them with their decision. Campus visits are also available by appointment throughout the school year.

Molloy offers competitive, merit-based scholarships that are based upon the student’s academic record, as well as athletic scholarships for those with proven ability in a particular sport. There are also community service scholarships that are awarded to students with a proven commitment to service.

Although there is so much that is new at Molloy, the college remains committed to its core principles and the power of education to transform lives. Through Molloy’s diversity of programs, personal attention from faculty and commitment to improving both Long Island and the world, students graduate prepared to make a difference in their communities and the world.

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The Uptown Swing Band swung through the streets of Rockville Centre during the 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade. They were

having fun in Rockville Centre Throughout the year, the Village of Rockville Centre offers plenty of opportunities for families to come together and have fun.

There are events all year round throughout the village that highlight the different things that make it great: the community, the restaurants, the businesses and the individuals.

In February, the Rockville Centre Community Fund hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year, a night at Margaritaville. The evening — which features food, fun and live music — is the Community Fund’s largest fundraiser of the year. The Rockville Centre Community Fund was created in 1987 by former-mayor Gene Murray. It gives money and aid to Rockville Centre residents in their time of need.

Spring is a busy (and fun) time of year in the village. Things kick off with South Side High School’s annual Red and Blue competition. Get ready to see everyone in Rockville Centre take sides, as signs spring up on houses and lawns and high school girls get ready for one of the biggest events of the year. Going strong for 100 years, Red and Blue is a color war that also fosters leadership, teamwork and school spirit.

And as soon as the red and blue colors go away, the green comes out. March is also when the village hosts the annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade. Run by the Parade Committee for 25 years, the “Parade that cares and shares” is also a fundraiser. Each year, the parade picks one local, one national and one Irish charity to support. More than $1 million has been donated to dozens of charities since the parade’s inception.

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Each year, the Centre Stage Players put on a totally fun, unique and original show. Here, Mother Nature (Tazhane Griffiths), center, talked to Thunder (Justin Capers), left, and Lightning (Michelle Cosares) in this year’s show, “Calendar Catastrophe.”

One of the most amazing and unique events around comes to Rockville Centre in May. It’s when South Side High School hosts the Centre Stage Players and their original musical production. The Players are a group of regular and special-education kids that work together to create a totally original show that packs the auditorium at SSHS for days.

At the end of May, the village pays respect to its fallen heroes with the annual Memorial Day Parade. The event commemorates all those that Rockville Centre has lost, and has been going strong for decades. Each year, a different grand marshal, who is always a Rockville Centre vetContinued on next page

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Runners took off from the starting point during the 38th Annual Rockville Centre 5K, 10K and Family Fun Run in November.

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eran, is selected to lead the parade.

Things heat up in June, when the Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual EAT.SHOP. ROCK. street fair. The fair exclusively features Rockville Centre businesses and performers, and is a fantastic time for everyone to come out and see everything the community has to offer.

In July, the village celebrates its anniversary with an annual fireworks show, held at Centennial Park. What began as a celebration of the village’s centennial has become an annual event,

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The annual fireworks display lights up the night sky and brings out thousands of people to enjoy the show.

with thousands of people showing up to watch the South Shore Symphony perform before being dazzled by an amazing fireworks display.

The fall kicks off with the Chamber of Commerce’s Food and Wine Festival. People from all over come to Rockville Centre to sample menu items from the local restaurants and try wines and beers from local manufacturers and brewers.

In October, South Side High School gets the community together for homecoming! The football team and the cheerleaders parade through the streets, joined by representatives from each of the school’s four classes and their themed floats.

After the parade, the Cyclones take on one of their rival teams on the school’s new artificial turf field.

As the weather gets cooler, even more people come to Rockville Centre for the village’s annual 5k/10k/Family Fun Run in November. Thousands of people come out to run the route that winds through the village’s streets. It’s one of the biggest events of the year.

Things close out in December with the village’s annual tree lighting at the Village Green.

Holiday songs and hot chocolate are available for everyone before one lucky village resident gets to flip the switch and light up the big tree at the park.

So mark your calendars early. Because no matter the time of year, there’s always something fun and exciting going on in Rockville Centre.

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Rockville Centre Library Rockville Centre Public Library (516) 766-6257 221 N. Village Ave. Director: Catherine Overton www.rvclibrary.org

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

About the library

Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Rockville Centre Public Library features an extensive collection of books, audio books, e-books, DVDs, CDs and periodicals. It offers computers and Wi-Fi access. An online catalog and research databases are available from anywhere, anytime with a Rockville Centre library card. Equipped with the latest technology for hearing, visually and physically challenged patrons, the library is a full-service community center.

The Career Center is equipped with computers, resume software, job listings and technical assistance.

The library also hosts a wide range of programs, including concerts, art lectures, health and wellness programs, current event discussions, computer workshops and book discussion groups. Extensive children’s programming is available year-round.

To keep up with the desires of the community, the library is always offering new programs, activities and media. Residents can join

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Sunday (June-September) Closed groups to talk about their favorite television shows like “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead,” learn yoga and tai-chi, bond with their children and make new friends, borrow tablets loaded with e-books and Roku sticks loaded with TV shows and movies, and much, much more.

The library is run by a five-member Board of Trustees, who are elected to their seats by the public. The board meets in public once a month. The current board consists of President Andrea Maher, Vice President William S. Murray, Jr. and trustees Charles Kelleher, Eileen Burke Bucaria and Christine Glass.

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Librarian Terry Ain kissed the bullfrog that Erik Callendar brought to the Rockville Centre Public Library as part of his traveling show on reptiles, amphibians and other cool and creepy creatures.

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sendof f, which was held on Jul y 13 at the rec ent ly renamed RVC Ath letic Complex on Peninsu la Boulevard.

Children presente d Dunn, 24, with a replica Oly mpic torch.

Dun n’s fam ily moved to Rockville Cen tre when she was 2, and she star ted playing on local teams when she was 4. She led Sou th Side High School to three state championships, attende d the Univer-

sity of Nor th Car olina, and was drafted by the Washington Spi rit of the Nat ion al Women’s Soccer League.

Jill Ellis, head coa ch of the U.S. women’s nat ional team, told Dunn that she had made the Olympic squ ad three days earlier. “I can breathe now,” Dunn said. “For so long we’re playing in these games, we’re trying really har d to make an CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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GettinG involved All addresses are in Rockville Centre, NY 11570 unless otherwise noted Business Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce President: Greg Schaefer P.O. Box 226 766-0666 Civic RVC Citizens Association President: Katy O’Toole 765-6783 Cultural Friends of the Rockville Centre Library President: Kathy Hoace 221 North Village Ave. 678-2469 www.rvclibrary.org Rockville Centre Choral Society P.O. Box 172 354-3931 Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts President: Wayne Lipton P.O. Box 950 764-1558 Rockville Centre Historical Society President: Frank Seipp Phillips House 28 Hempstead Ave. 764-7459 Center for Science Teaching and Learning Director: Dr. Ray Ann Havasy 1 Tanglewood Road 764-0045 www.cstl.org South Shore Audubon Society President: Betty Borowsky P.O. Box 31 Freeport N.Y. 11520 764-3596 Fraternal Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14 President: Timothy Kearney Order of the Eastern Star Cassiopeia Chapter #453 Secretary: Lois Carlesen 28 Lincoln Ave. 764-8345 Long Island Scottish Rite Secretary: Robert D. Stack 28 Lincoln Ave. 678-3232 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight: Richard Carl St. Agnes Council 2548 764-1147

St. Agnes Parish Outreach Service Center 678-1854 Referral service, food and clothing for the needy.

Veterans American Legion Post No. 303 Commander: Joseph Scarola Auxiliary President: Patricia Edick P.O. Box 1039 766-9740 Non-profit organization, hall available. Meetings third Wednesday of the month.

Veterans Resource Center Director: Mickey Clark 536-6990 Meets on Fridays.

Youth RVC Youth Council www.RVCYouthCouncil.org info@RVCYouthCouncil.org

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Every year, the Friends of Senior Services, Inc. (FOSSI) holds Monte Carlo Night to raise money for the Sandel Senior Center. It’s the group’s most popular event of the year.

Political Concerned Citizens Party President: Mike Jewell 678-5085 Home Rule Party President: Charles Casalaro 248-1399 Rockville Centre United Party President: Jim St. John (201) 538-8484 Rockville Centre Democratic Club President: Jared Kasschau mail@rvc-dems.com Rockville Centre Republican Club Executive Leader: Dan Casella President: Mike Adams 236-3700 Rockville Centre Tea Party Patriots Organizer: Bryan Korman 678-8484 Service Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. of RVC Executive Director: Vern Jinks 140 North Centre Ave. 764-4500 Welfare counseling, legal aid, food stamps, immigration and other services funded by the federal government.

Hispanic Brotherhood of RVC Executive Director: Margarita Grasing 59 Clinton Ave. 766-6610 www.hispanicbrotherhood.org Non-profit organization provides housing, employment, immigration, senior citizen nutrition and elementary school tutoring services for Hispanic residents of Rockville Centre.

Lions Club of Rockville Centre President: Jeanne Mulry 857-1366 rvclions.com Mercy League Secretary: Maureen Bodkin 705-1833 Fund-raising organization for Mercy Hospital.

National Council of Jewish Women, South Shore Section P.O. Box 544 766-1796 ncjwsouthshore.org Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center 180 N. Village Ave. Director: Jeannine Rey 536-5674

Mayor’s Youth Task Force Contact the Mayor’s office 678-9260 www.rvcny.us CYO - Diocese of Rockville Centre 50 North Park Ave. 678-5800 Little League President: Thomas Bucaria 536-4523 www.rvclittleleague.com Rockville Centre Basketball League President: Greg Fanning 763-0156 www.rvcbl.com Rockville Centre Soccer Club President: Kevin Bohn P.O. Box 191 Rockville Centre, 11571 www.rvcsoccer.net mail@rvcsoccer.net Rockville Centre Lacrosse Club President: Peter Cleary Vice President: Paul Loomie P.O. Box 388 Rockville Centre, 11571 www.rvclacrosse.com Girl Scouts Contact the Council for Girl Scouts of Nassau County and ask for the Rockville Centre field representative to help you. Call (516)741-2550.

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Contact the Theodore Roosevelt Council at 797-7600 and ask for Julio Garcia.

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PLAYGROUNDS Playground facilities are located at: • Mill River Complex • Reverend Morgan Days Park • The Recreation Center • Hempstead Lake State Park

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Rockville Centre is home to many different parks and fields for playing. Residents have access to all of them, as well as to nearby county, town and state parks.

Soon, the village will also have a handicap-accessible park on Sunrise Highway, creating a place where all children will be able to play and have fun together.

Triplets Nasir, left, Malik and Naimah Burton tackled the climbing wall at the Hempstead Lake State Park playground.

Parks and Recreation Department 766-8002, 678-9338/39 Anthony T. Brunetta Pavilion 111 North Oceanside Road

Rockville Centre Athletic Complex Located on Peninsula Boulevard Regulation size soccer/lacrosse field, bleachers, press box, scoreboard and lights, Little League/softball field with lights, rest rooms.

Veterans Memorial Park/ John A. Anderson Recreation Center 111 North Oceanside Rd. Children’s play area, two handball/paddleball walls, two basketball courts, five tennis courts, shaded picnic area, sitting area, jogging path, roller blading.

Village Green Lee and Maple avenues Sitting area, summer concerts, annual tree lighting, 9-11 Family Memorial, gazebo, available for wedding photos.

Water Department Neighborhood Park Forest and Maple avenues Boy Scout Eagle Park Parkwood Court and North Centre Avenue Sitting area.

Firemen’s Field Adjacent to South Side High School. Sitting area.

Firemen’s Memorial Park Forest Place and Forest Avenue. Walking area.

Founders Park Lincoln Avenue and Merrick Road. Sitting area.

William P. Hickey American Legion Memorial Field Complex Sunrise Highway, between Morris and North Forest avenues Handball wall, basketball court, roller rink, baseball/softball field, sitting area.

Mill River Complex South Park Avenue and Chester Road Lister, Pette, Barash, Ketler and Bligh fields Soccer field, four basketball courts with lights, playground, river overlooks, jogging paths, five baseball fields with new lights on some, auxiliary police fieldhouse.

Reverend Morgan Days Park Maine Avenue near Peninsula Boulevard Two lighted basketball courts, roller-skating area, Little League/ softball field, soccer/lacrosse field, playground.

Donald F. Browne/Rockville Centre Park/ Stephen J. McDonald Pond Off Peninsula Boulevard, first left inside Hempstead Lake State Park Picnic area, open recreational area, fishing pond (catch and release with permit), boating pond, jogging trails, ice skating.

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isit the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Road any time of the day, seven days a week, and you’ll find a flurry of activity for babies, children, teens, adults and senior citizens. The Recreation Department hosts more than 300 athletic, fitness, entertainment, educational and enrichment classes. Activities are tailored to every age group and interest, offered in fall, winter, spring and summer sessions.

The Recreation Department Nursery School has been in session for more than 40 years.

Morning and afternoon sessions run throughout the year, with the opportunity to extend the Pre-K experience through enrichment classes.

Summer programs are offered for preschool, elementary and middle school students during July and August. The department also conducts sports schools for baseball, basketball, gymnastics, and lacrosse instruction.

Competitive sports sponsored by the Recreation Department include summer basketball leagues for youth and adults, softball leagues for men and women (Spring, Summer and Fall). The Recreation Center is the home base for the L.I. Independent Gymnastics League and the United, Ultimate, Rising Stars and Club gymnastics teams.

Special events that have attracted over 25,000 participants a year include the Village Fireworks celebration (July), Kids Fest (September), Halloween Ragamuffin Parade and Party (October), Family Fun Run, 5K and 10K Races (November), Christmas Tree Lighting, Chanukah Party and Breakfast with Santa’s Helpers (December), Easter Egg Hunt (MarchApril), and Gymnastics Shows (May-June).

The MLK Community Center

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center offers a wide array of activities and programs located at 150 North Centre Avenue.

Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the MLK Community Center serves as a vibrant neighborhood gathering place that strives to provide residents of Rockville Centre with the tools and knowledge to support their dreams.

The MLK Center has established innovative programming to meet the ever-evolving needs of those within the community. Many of the programs offered provide children with a safe environment where they can learn and grow. Some of these programs include: Youth Employment Training for ages 14 to 17 to provide youth with work experience and neces-

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Michelle Klesh, left, and her daughter Lucy marched in the Recreation Center’s annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade last October.

sary skills to apply for jobs successfully; Next Generation, a youth outreach program geared toward boosting morality and social values among children in the community; Peer Mentoring for youth ages 11-17 to provide them with adult mentors to assist with educational, recreation and social issues; and a Homework/ Tutoring Program aimed to offer assistance to children to do homework in a group setting and receive extra help in a variety of subjects.

The MLK Community Center is not only available for children. Adults are welcomed to participate in one of the many programs geared toward them including: Open Basketball available for men and women 18 years and over; Senior Arts and Crafts, in cooperation with the Town of Hempstead, seniors have the opportunity to create projects for themselves or others; and the Senior Club that plans activities and events.

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Hempstead Lake Park For Rockville Centre residents, the great outdoors is just next door, thanks to Hempstead Lake State Park.

The home of Hempstead Lake — the largest body of fresh water in Nassau County — the park has the lake, with a perimeter of three miles, as well as four ponds. The lake is open for kayaking and to car-top boats, with an annual permit.

Hempstead Lake, as well as McDonald Pond and South Pond, are stocked with trout year-round for fishing. Other species include large mouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, perch, tiger muskies, carp and sunfish.

There's more to the park than just the lake.

Hempstead Lake State Park has 20 tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and its historic, hand-carved wooden carousel. There are trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking.

The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. The entrance is located on Lakeside Drive. For more information, call the park office at 766-1029.

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Marie Piccolo, who goes by Nona, sang with Sarah Richman and Sarah Alaimo at the Sandel Center’s annual Intergenerational Holiday Party in December.

Sandel Senior Center 50 South Park Ave. 678-9350 The Sandel Senior Center provides Rockville Centre’s older adults with a multipurpose facility that promotes vital aging and life satisfaction through programs and activities, volunteer and civic participation and meaningful social engagement. A full schedule of classes, programs and activities are offered including fitness, arts, computer lessons, discussion groups, workshops, special events, parties, guest speakers and trips.

Transportation and meals are offered daily.

Sandel volunteers provide service to the senior center as well as the Rockville Centre community. Indeed, volunteerism is often called the “heart” of the Sandel Center. Volunteers provide homework help at the library, serve as friendly visitors and callers for homebound seniors, act as ambassadors at Village Hall and serve on committees that organize special events, trips, intergenerational programs and more at the center.

A professional Social Work department provides assistance with Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), HEAP (fuel rebate), EPIC and other benefit programs. The department provides information and referrals to families regarding housing, transportation, homecare and the many other complicated issues faced when caring for aging loved ones. In addition, the social work staff link village residents with resources in the larger community.

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The Sandel Center is a role model on national and local levels for other agencies that serve senior citizens. It was recently reaccredited by the NCOA (National Council on Aging) and NISC (National Institute of Senior Centers) and remains the only senior center on Long Island to achieve this prestigious designation.

The Sandel Center remains committed to its goal to support independence, encourage life satisfaction and promote vital aging for older residents now and into the future.

Senior transportation 766-1266 Social work service 678-9255 Senior Helpline 536-1162 Friends of Senior Services, Inc. 678-9350 REFER (Community referral network for seniors potentially in need of assistance) 678-6688 Rockville Centre Housing Authority 536-4343 160 North Centre Ave. Director: Jamie Morrison Rockville Nursing and Rehab. Center 536-7730 Senior Connections 766-6257 Senior Club of St. Agnes Cathedral 766-0931 Sister Helen Byrne Older Adults/Holy Trinity 766-2815 www.htlcrvc.org

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he Rockville Centre Fire Department is T the largest volunteer department in New York state.

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The department operates 22 pieces of equipment, including an aerial ladder truck, a tower ladder truck, five engines, an antique engine, a heavy rescue truck, two ambulances, an EMS first response vehicle and more.

Residents who wish to join the fire department should call (516) 678-9320.

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The department supports a rigorous training program, logging more than 800 hours in areas such as emergency vehicle operations, field sobriety testing, hazardous materials handling, firearms, use of force, active shooter response, narcotics enforcement and gang intelligence.

All members are compliant with federal standards of the National Incident Management System. Its top four executive officers have all completed the prestigious and demanding 10-week advanced investigative and management training courses at the FBI’s National Academy at Quantico, Va. The Police Department offers programs in bus and bicycle safety for youngsters; burglary prevention and a Neighborhood Watch program for homeowners; as well as travel and specialized crime prevention for seniors.

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Government

nassau CounTy Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature. The Legislature is comprised of legislators from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters.

The Legislature also enables residents to submit petitions for proposed new laws that legislators are obligated to consider. The 19 county legislators serve two-year terms.

The county executive — currently Republican Edward Mangano — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently George Maragos; district attorney, Madeline Singas; and a county clerk, Maureen O'Connell.

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Numbers to kNow Assessor’s Office ..................571-1500 Assessment Review .............571-2391 Board of Elections ...............571-2411 Bus Information...................542-0100 Civil Service .........................572-1873 Community College..............572-7500 Consumer Affairs..................571-2600 Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA).........................572-0750 County Attorney ...................571-3056 County Clerk ........................571-2664 County Comptroller..............571-2386 County Executive .................571-3131 County Legislature ...............571-6636 Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction ....................................227-7007 District Attorney ...................571-3994 Economic Development ......572-1915 Film Commission.................572-0012 Fire Commission..................572-1000 Health Department .............227-9697 Housing & Intergov. Affairs ...572-1915

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Human Resources ...............571-4246 Human Rights Commission .571-3663 Investigations ......................571-0533 Leg. Budget Review Office ...571-6296 Management and Budget Office...................................571-4273 Medical Center ....................572-0123 Medical Examiner................572-6400 Mental Health .....................227-7057 Minority Affairs.....................571-6174 Parks, Recreation, Museums572-0200 Planning Commission ..........571-5844 Physically Challenged ..........227-7399 Probation Department.........571-5700 Public Works........................571-9600 Purchasing Office ................571-4200 Recreation...........................571-3090 Section 8 and Homeless .....571-0360 Senior Citizen Affairs............227-8900 Sheriff’s Department ...........571-2113 Social Services Department 227-8519 Traffic and Parking Violations ............................572-2700 Traffic Safety Board .............571-5032 Treasurer’s Office .................571-2090 Veterans Services ................572-8452 Volunteer Services ...............572-8452 Youth Board.........................227-7134

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The Town of Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Anthony Santino — and a six-member Town Council. The six members of the council are elected from one of six councilmatic districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have a four-year term of office.

The supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of town government. He presides over all town board meetings, directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-today operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments. As the chief financial officer of the township, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget.

Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes. towN of Hempstead

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Supervisor Anthony Santino .................812-3260 Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin, Jr. .............538-1500 Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad.......... 489-5000 x3046 Town Attorney, Joseph Ra.....489-5000 Animal Shelter .....................785-5220 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission .....489-5000

Comptroller .........................489-5000 Conservation and Waterways ...........................431-9200 Highway Department ...........489-5000 Housing Authority ................485-9666 Occupational Resources......485-5000 Parks and Recreation ..........292-9000 Planning and Economic Development.......................538-7100 Public Safety .......................538-1900 Sanitation ...........................378-4210 Special pick-up ...................378-8484 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors ...........................378-2200 Senior Enrichment ...............485-8100 Water department ...............794-8300 24-hour emergency line ......794-8181

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Members of Central Synagogue danced the Hora in celebration of the synagogue’s 80th anniversary earlier this year.

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shiloh Baptist Church 96 North Centre Ave. 764-8311 Rev. Herman Washington, Pastor www.sbcrvcny.org united Church of rockville Centre (United Church of Christ) 430 Morris Ave. 766-2975 www.uccrvc.org Vineyard Christian Fellowship 251 Merrick Road 678-7888 Pastor: Randy Larson www.thevineyardchurch.com

synAgogues Central synagogue of nassau County (reform) 430 DeMott Ave. 766-4300 Rabbi Marc Gruber www.centralsy.org

Beth emeth synagogue (reconstructionist) 430 DeMott Ave. 374-9220 Rabbi Elliot Skiddell www.rcbe.org Temple B’nai sholom-Beth David (Conservative) 100 Hempstead Ave. 764-4100 Rabbi Howard Diamond www.bnaisholom.com

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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas (D) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800 Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2386

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390 State Senator 9th District Todd Kaminsky (D) 55 Front St., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 New York State Senate Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3401 kaminsky@nysenate.gov State Assemblyman District 21 Brian Curran (R) 100 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563 (516) 561-8216 New York State Assembly Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-4656 curranb@nyassembly.gov

Michael Sepe Trustee

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United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542 United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451 United States Representative Fourth District Kathleen Rice (D) 200 Garden City Plz Suite 200 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-3008 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

The hamlet was named “Rockville Centre” in 1849, after local Methodist preacher and community leader Mordecai “Rock” Smith.

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greetings from the Rockville Centre Chamber

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, and we remain committed to upholding our vow to connect commerce and community in a positive and beneficial way. Of course, this would not be possible without the continuous support we receive from Mayor Fran Murray and his team – thank you to all those who help make our town the Jewel of the South Shore.

Many residents frequently ask “What does the Chamber of Commerce actually do?”, so we’d like to take a minute to show you how we work for our community of residents and businesses alike.

Now in their third year, EAT.SHOP.ROCK (June 4, 2016) and the RVC Food & Wine Festival (Sept. 10, 2016) are two highly successful events for residents and local businesses. EAT. SHOP.ROCK is free to attend and offers plenty to do for all ages, giving families a fun day out without hitting their wallets. The Chamber of Commerce came up with the concept for both of these events, and we coordinate every aspect of them, from marketing and staffing to securing local business sponsorships in order to keep

attendee costs low and give sponsor businesses added value and recognition. We are proud that over 1,000 people attend each event, and that proceeds in 2015 went to support local charities.

The Chamber is also committed to education, and we put our money where our mouth is. Membership dues, raffles and sponsorship funds go to support the four scholarships that the Chamber provides to the South Side graduates. And if you enjoy the hanging floral baskets or free parking on Saturdays in December, thank our wonderful Mayor and the Chamber of Commerce!

As always, we encourage residents to Shop Local and support your community so that our village continues to be a place we’re all proud to call home. The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce together with the Village team are poised to help our community thrive in 2016 and beyond, and we welcome all feedback throughout the year on how we can help serve you best.

Greg Schaefer, President Barbara Goldfeder, Vice President

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 21st Century Security Tony Poveromo 203 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-377-5646 tonyp@21stcenturysecurity.com Accent on Eyes Bruce Mirkin 28 South Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-2800 eyeguy111@aol.com Ace Hardware of RVC Cristy Schaefer 315 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-568-2301 cristyace3@aol.com

Automated Merchant Services Joe Sacks 269 Hempstead Ave. Suite 210 Malverne, NY 11565 917-991-4383 jsacks@amsprocessing BareBurger Lara Khattab 235 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-442-4090 lmk@bareburger.com Barry Heffron DC PC Barry Heffron 165 N Village Ave. Suite 4 Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Advance Formal Wear Brian Upton 234 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-3555 brian@advanceformalwear.com

Best Western Mill River Manor Alan Chan 173 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-1300 gm@bwmillriver.com

Aesthetically Yours Rosetta Farrelli 73 N Park Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-992-2560 aestheticallyyours@aol.com

Better Home Health Care Greg Schaefer 310 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-763-3260 greg@betterhomecare.com

AJA1 Realty, Inc. Alan Abizeid 55 Maple Ave. Suite 512 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-5500 alan@abizeid.com

Blossom Brides Dalia Cohen 230 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-0889 blossombrides@gmail.com

Art Flowers Keith Linsalata 41 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-2461 artflower1@aol.com

Bradley S. Portenoy, DDS, PC Dr. Bradley S. Portenoy 371 Merrick Road, Suite 304 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-4386 bportenoy@optonline.net

Artrageous Studio Karen Rifai 5 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-255-5255 krifai@optonline.net

Bridgehampton National Bank Scott McGrath 333 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-594-1303 smcgrath@bridgenb.com

Associated Mortgage Bankers Sean Bogue 100 Dorchester Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-965-2742 sbogue@ambmortgage.com Astoria Bank Patricia Fulton-Lawrence 339 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-7812

pfulton-lawrence@astoriabank.com

Budget Print Center Mike Goldberg 6 College Place Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-4222 budgetcntr@aol.com C2 Education Rebecca Kravitz 298 Merrick Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-690-6486

rebecca.kravitz@c2educate.com

Cabo Angelo 3a N Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Century 21 Sherlock Homes Judy Hart 43 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-2601 c21sherlockhomes@aol.com Certified Coin Consultants Derek Sawchenko 8 S Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-312-4814

derek@certifiedcoinconsultants.com

Chase Bank Mike Nowakoski 10 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-255-3500 michael.nowakoski@chase.com

Chocolate Works Stephanie Solomon 191B N Longbeach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-665-3241 stephanie@chocolateworks.com

Citibank Lending John Perfetti 68 South Service Rd Melville, NY 11474 516-314-7171 john.perfettti@citi.com City Underwriting Agency Thomas Bogue 100 Dorchester Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-358-3513 tbogue@cuagency.com

Crossfit Seize the Day Jeff Blasko 94 S Long Beach Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-782-8558 jeffblasko@yahoo.com

Exit Links Realty Rich McQuillan 75 Seaman Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-860-7993 rmcquill@exitlinksrealty.com

Cusumano Construction, Inc. Rick Cusumano 388 Brower Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-369-1244

Fhoo Asian Bistro Steven Lin 294 Sunrise Hwy Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-442-4687 stevenlin768@gmail.com

Daniel Gale Associates Daniel J Hannon & Associates, Inc Dan Hannon “ 55 Maple Ave.,Suite 400 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-8800 dan@djhannon.com

Four 15 Accounting Sevices LLC Stephanie Randazzo 83 Pine St. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 917-951-9185 srandazzo@four15llc.com

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Demouzy Contemporary Art Gallery Reine Emeish 45 N Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-4510 r.emeish@demouzy.com Eden Total Skin Care Victoria Diminico 28B South Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-255-0088 edentotalskincare@gmail.com

E&E Venture DBA Isabella’s Boutique Elizabeth Heins 19 S Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-0060 eheins29@yahoo.com

Coach Realtors Barbara Goldfeder 314 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-8100 babsgold@optonline.net

EGA Home Inspections Anthony Gervasi 250 Merrick Rd 601 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-580-5507 egaincorporated@yahoo.com

Colour Bar Hair Color Specialist Izabela Saboski 93A N. Park Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-255-9777 izabelasaboski@gmail.com

Elizabeth Joseph DDA Elizabeth Joseph 165 N Village Ave. Suite 102 Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-208-3575 rvcdentist@gmai.com

Concierge Choice Physicians Christine LoCascio 100 Merrick Road #410W Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-0555 clocascio@choice.md

Elements Therapeutic Massage Melissa Catalano 316A Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 5165444400 melissacatalano@elementsmassage.com

Front Street Bakery Jeff Wohlfarth 51 Front Street Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-1199 fsbakery@aol.com Freshark Mark Sarro 312 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-316-0703 mark.sarro@freshark.com FX Murray Maintenance 72 N Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-286-3422 George Martin Suzanne Raspanti 65 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-678-7272 zan6886@aol.com Giftologist Kerry Punzi 37 S Park Ave Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-2296 thegiftologist@aol.com GoHealth Urgent Care Matthew DePace 243 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 (516) 537-9063 Grillfire Max’s Grill and Tavern Matthew Chapman 13 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-1290 chappy77matt@netscape.net

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Guilty Indulgence Inc. Frank Fuina 10 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-314-3777 frankf26@aol.com

J. Novack Design Jeff Novack 5 Olive Court Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-5321 dec5555@aol.com

Halberstadt Ortodontics Geoffrey Halberstadt 364 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-594-9510

Jeannine’s Boutique Jeannine Pallidino 6 N Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-7467 jeanninesgifts@icloud.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Cristina Velez 125 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-599-1700

Jeans for Less Kenny Perlman 12A N Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 51-889-8008 kenny@jeansforless.net

Hand and Stone Spa Michael Woods Merrick Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-660-5035

JMD Auto Care Ltd. Sudesh Chohan 232 N. Long Beach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-7777 jmdcars@msn.com

Herald Community Newspapers 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000

Jerome R. Caiati MD PC Jerome R. Caiati 165 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11572 516-764-6605 jcaiatimd@optonline.net

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Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre Inc. Margarita Grasing 59 Clinton Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-6610 hispanicrvc@aol.com Holy Cow 17 S Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-782-3287 HOPE Life Skills Bob Wolf 265 Sunrise Hwy. Suite I-193 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-639-5515 bobwolf@hopeskills.com Independence & Dignity Count Inc. Amy Cardito 232 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-594-4494 chapeau200@verizon.net ISF Ventures LLC Renee Walton 10 Lenox Rd. #2C Rockville Centre, NY 11570 917-476-2242 renee_walton@yahoo.com

Karp Auto Buick-Kia-Saab-Volvo David Karp 400 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-0200 dkarp@karpautomotive.com Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails Anthony Geraci 23 North Park Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-5049 ttgeraci@aol.com Kashi Sushi Lounge May 222 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-442-7600 kashijapanese@gmail.com

LifeSpa Chiropractic & Wellness Dr. Esther Jimenez 180 N. Long Beach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-868-8100 healerchiro@optonline.net Liz and Joe Photography Liz Schmidt 187 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-887-7900 liz@lizjoephoto.com Long Beach International Film Institute Ingrid Dodd 58 West Park Ave. Long Beach, NY 11561 516-503-3971 ingrid@longbeachfilm.com Long Island Dental Excellence Dr. Michael Rechter 100 North Centre Ave #402 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-0122 drmrsm@aol.com Lucky Finds Boutique LTD Shannon McComb 7A North Park Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-442-4600

luckyfindsboutique@gmail.com

MacArthur Park Thomas Mahoney 1 Maple Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-8375 macpark75@aol.com Making Memorease Chris Guzzo 1000 South Ave. Suite LL2 Staten Island, NY 10314 Maple Avenue Dance Center Ellen Alberti & Kim Alberti 220 Maple Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-3727 madelle1836@aol.com

Kollner’s Prime Meats. Inc William Breidenbach 320 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-3250 motek90@optonline.net

Maple Pointe Assisted Living Tammy Marshall 260 Maple Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-4848 tmarshall@maplepointe.com

Leders Jewelers Lloyd Leder 17 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-5277 ledersjewelers@yahoo.com

Master Collision Inc Bob Lipari 525 Lakeview Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-0095 lamcrvc@optonline.net

Max Power Inc. Ron Caroff 135 Oceanview Rd. East Rockaway, NY 11518 516-792-9383 ron@maxpower.com

Newsday Media Group Grace Emanuelo 235 Pinelawn Rd. Melville, NY 11747 631-843-3438

McDonough Electric Inc Rich McDonough 126 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-7333

Ooh La La Boutiques Jenny Montiglio 222 Merrick Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11570 631-645-7016

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Mercedes Benz of RVC Dean Ciclone 650 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-766-6900 terry@mbrvc.com

Orange Theory Fitness Kelly Kirsh 313 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-586-6555 kelly@pglgrapllc.com

Mercy Medical Center 1000 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11572 516-705-2620 margarita.fox@chsli.org

P&D Mechanical Corp Philip DeMarco 478 Willow St So. Hempstead, NY 11550 516-779-7644 pdmechanical @aol.com

Merrill Lynch-Bresnahan Bosch & Assoc.

Brian Croutier 1403 Broadway Hewlett, NY 11557 516-374-8321 brian.j.croutier@ml.com

Pain Management Center of LI Neil Kirschen, MD 77 North Centre Ave., Suite 202 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-7246

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Miss Colleen’s Elite Dancentre Colleen Gunn 40 Maple Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-1720 elitedancentre@aol.com Molloy College Cynthia Metzger 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-5000 x6723 cmetzger@molloy.edu Morgan Stanley Peter Knowles 12 Hemstead Ave. 1C Rockville Centre, NY 11570 212-692-2376 peter.knowles@ms.com NEFCU Heidi Beth Felix 556 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-714-2873 hfelix@mynefcu.org Mary Ellen Aller 1000 Corporate Drive Westbury, NY 11590 516-561-0030 MAller@mynefcu.org

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Papa Englehart Strategic Planning Associates Anthony F. Papa 53 North Park Ave, Suite 45 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-4436 afpapa@ae-cadaretgrant.com

Polka Dot Poundcake Lisa Umansky 217 N Longbeach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-544-2253 lisa@polkadotpoundcake.com

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Principal Financial Group Patrick Manzi 89 Reeve Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-972-5271 pmanzi29@verizon.net Pure and Simple Health Tracy Cleary 128 N Long Beach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 (516) 203-7442

tracy@pureandsimplehealth.com

RVC Optometric Associates PC David Leibstein 282 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-6313 rvcoapc@gmail.com Radigan’s Pub Patrick Guinan 1094 Long Beach Rd S Hempstead NY 11550 516-486-9127 Ralph’s Italian Ices Jill and Mike Bilardello 12B North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-255-0899 babygee1@optonline.net

Richner Printing Services 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 liherald.com Rockville Centre Coalition For Youth Ruthanne McCormack 69 Raymond St. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-313-9041 ramcormack@rvccoaltionforyouth.org

Rockville Centre Lanes Inc. Joe LaSpina 100 Maple Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-3010 joe@maplelanes.com Rockville Centre Lions Club Ed Asip P.O. Box 382 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-6335 easip48@gmail.com Rockville Centre Pharmacy Howard Jacobson 30 Hempstead Ave. RVC NY 11570 516-764-6161 howard@rcpharmacy.com

San Remo Ristorante Italiano Ralph 328 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-0800

State Farm Insurance Diane McGrath 75 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-8282 diane@dianemcgrath.com

Saf-T-Swim of Oceanside Michelle Cavazza 3194 Lawson Blvd.

Oceanside, NY 11572 516-442-2825 michelle@saf-t-swim.com

Sunrise Express Wash Evan Papandrea 2 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-6260 evan.papandrea@gmail.com

Sceptre Tours Chris Accomando 486 Sunrise Hwy Rockville Centre, NY 11570 800-221-0924

TD Bank Margaret Coniglio 290 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-593-2148 margaret.coniglio@td.com

School of Rock Monica Rubin 197 N Long Beach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-599-5909

The Acheson Group Inc. Christopher Acheson 2200 Northern Blvd, Suite 200 East Hills, NY 11548 516-357-1893 cacheson@metlife.com

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Shenker, Zacarese & Marks CPA’s Michael Shenker 53 North Park Ave., Suite 51 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-7100 mjshenker@szm-cpa.com

Ramada Inn of RVC Deepak Dave 1000 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-1100 ramadarvc@gmail.com

Rockville Centre Public Library Maureen Chiofalo 221 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-6257 mchiofalo@rvcpl.org

Rhea Nichols Inc Van Pape 30 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-5959

Rok Dental David Roket 282A Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-442-2111 rokdental@optimum.net

Rhino Chiropractic John Gehnrich 25 South Park Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-6000 johnrhinodc@aol.com

Grand Pavillion formerly Rockville Nursing New Contact - TBD 41 Maine Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-7730

South Nassau Communities Hospital Gail Carlin One Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572 516-377-5371 gcarlin@snch.org

SMP Graphics Design & Printing Mike Cameron 71 N. Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-828-2647 mike@smpny,com SST Custom Embroidery Ronni Trutt Long Beach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-0978

Sparks Unisex Yndiana Seltzer 28 South Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-764-7494

Richard A. Oppenheimer Co, CPA PC Ed Oppenheimer 53 North Park Ave. Suite 42 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-766-2777 ejocpa@optonline.net Richner Communications 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 liherald.com

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Shenker, Zacarese & Marks CPA’s Gary Marks 516-536-7101 gmarks@szm-cpa.com Sky Athletic Club Adele Sadocha 310 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-9400 skyathleticclub@yahoo.com

Sportset Health & Fitness Club Dennison Silvio 60 Maple Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-536-8700 dennison@sportsetrvc.com

The First National Bank of Long Island Linda Roldan 310 Merrick Road Unit 1 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-763-5533 linda.roldan@fnbli.com The Flour Shoppe Bakery & Café Samantha Caltagirone 486 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516.536.2253

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The Grand Pavilion for Rehab and Nursing Heather Magiancalda 41 Maine Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-536-7730

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The Pretzel Stop Carolyn Vella 106 S Long Beach Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-543-5050 carolynvella@optonline.net The Smokin’ Rib Michael Del Ray 226 W Merrick Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 442-4919 1972bbq@gmail.com The UPS Store Raj Bhatia 265 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-7500 store3933@theupsstore.com

True Restorations Kevin Profitlich 28 Makamah Beach Rd. Northport, NY 11768 516-458-4818

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Turnabout Plumbing & Heating Lisa Spatz 74 North Prospect Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-887-4411 lisa.turnabout@verizon.net Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine Peggy Zieran 110 N. Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-731-2499 pzieran@yahoo.com

Carol Hoenig 111 N. Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571 516-764-6000

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Ultrasonic RVC Hand Car Wash Don Gelestino 1 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-442-0362 ultrasonicrvc.don@gmail.com

Valley National Bank Paul Cronen 41 Front St. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-678-6000

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