Publishers Letter

A letter from the PUBLISHER

The past two years were tough for Rockville Centre, but its always-resourceful people came through once again, just as we did in Hurricane Sandy's wake in 2012. Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what Rockville Centre is all about. And what it continues to be. We looked out for each other all through the Covid-19 crisis. Everyone stepped up during this challenging time: grocery stores and Stuart other necessary retailers, community organizations, civic

Richner leaders, local offi cials, etc. And we can never thank enough our health care workers for their selfl ess dedication. Now we understand just how resilient we, as a community, are. The pandemic tested all of us beyond our limits. Rockville Centre, however, remains strong. It is a village full of fi ghters, and as the pandemic shifts to endemic stage and we fully resume our lives, we are all reinvigorated and reenergized. Throughout the crisis, the Rockville Centre Herald remained steadfast in informing everyone of the impact of the pandemic, and also all of the great things individuals, stores, police, fi refi ghters, schools and community leaders were doing to keep moving forward. Herald reporters were at meetings, and talking to you and your neighbors, to paint a portrait of a village that may have struggled at times, but one that also is winning. Richner Communications, which owns the Herald, was proud to do its part, too. Richner off ered thousands of businesses grants at the height of the pandemic so that the merchants — the lifeblood of the community — could carry on. Now that we have emerged from the pandemic with vaccines and medical advances in our arsenal, we are ready to charge ahead with optimism and renewed vigor. In this edition of our annual Living In Rockville Centre, we look at all that is wonderful about this lively village. A special publication of your hometown newspaper, it’s published in cooperation with the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chamber's offi cial publication. We hope you fi nd this issue useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Rockville Centre Herald 52 weeks a year. Be well and be safe.

Stuart Richner Publisher P.S. If you're not currently receiving the Rockville Centre Herald by mail each week, please help keep quality local journalism alive in your community by subscribing. See our ad on Page 22 for subscription information, or fi nd us online at LIHerald.com/subscribe. ROCKVILLE CENTRE

A special supplement to the ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

Senior Editor Daniel Off ner

Publisher Stuart Richner

Vice President of Sales Rhonda Glickman

Executive Editor Michael Hinman

Deputy Editor Jeff rey Bessen Features/ Special Sections Editor Karen Bloom

Multi Media Marketing Consultants Ron Rothenberg Creative Director Designer Jeff rey Negrin

ROCKVILLE CENTR E

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

In Association with The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce

Connecting Commerce & Community

Supporting Organizations, Schools, Religious Institutions & Clubs

Saturday, September 17

Scott McGrath Manager of Dime, Chamber treasurer Ed Asip, Advance Formal Wear Manager, Kevin Upton relocated this year to 270c Merrick Road, RVC Mayor Fran Murray, Chamber board member Donna Einemann and Ron Rothenberg Herald Community Newspapers

Sunday October 16

Snowman HUNT

Please visit and support the businesses that support the community throughout the year

November 26 - December 23 Please join us this holiday season in supporting local businesses in Rockville Centre! Our Snowman Hunt will begin on Small Business Saturday, November 25th and continue through Saturday, December 23rd.

rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com For a complete listing of our members, please refer to the back of this guide.

Children 12 and Younger Search for Snowmen at the Participating Merchants Below... Find 15 and be Entered to Win Prizes!

ACCENT ON EYES BETTER HOME HEALTH CARE BITTON ORTHODONTICS BROWER AVE. CATERING & DELI CHOCOLATE WORKS COACH REALTORS DANIEL GALE SOTHERBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RVC DR. RECHTER & L I DENTAL EXCELLENCE FRONT STREET BAKERY HAND AND STONE KARP AUTO LUCKY FINDS MAPLE LANES RVC MODERN TERRARIUM BAR POLKA DOT POUND CAKE PRUDENTIAL BORROWING R.E.S.T. FLOAT SPA ReCreateU RHEA NICHOLS ROCKVILLE CENTRE LIBRARY SCHOOL OF ROCK SMP GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING SPARKS HAIR SALON SPORTSET HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB SST CUSTOM EMBROIDERY STATE FARM INSURANCE STERLING BANK THE ART STUDIO THE FLOUR SHOPPE CAFÉ THE GIFTOLOGIST THE LITTLE GYM OF RVC THE MADISON THEATRE at MOLLOY COLLEGE TURN OF THE CORKSCREW ULTRA SONIC CAR WASH UNDERGROUND SALON VINES AND BRANCHES

There’s a new on the horizon.

molloy.edu

Molloy College is now Molloy University.

Located in Rockville Centre, and with more than 70 academic undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, we combine academic excellence and leadership with personal, compassionate mentoring. Here, you’ll think about your future in a whole new way.