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Six degrees of Rochdale Village By Susan Van Brackle What are the “Six degrees of Rochdale Village” you ask? Well, according to the theory of the Six Degrees of Separation Theory, anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy first proposed the
theory in 1929 in a short story called “Chains.” For over 50 years, Rochdale Village has been a central location for hosting famous faces in the place. Some of our visitors were neighborhood rising stars with humble beginnings while others were established personalities with worldwide acclaim. One thing is for sure, most of these famous, and sometimes–infamous, individuals have gone on to become powerful personalities in their own right. There is a common denominator between each of these famous faces. Each person felt Rochdale Village was important enough to visit and that it was the place to be at that time. This is what you call the “Degrees of Rochdale.” Are you connected to Rochdale Village? If so, connect with us.
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Rochdale’s after school academy provides safe space for children of working families By Susan Van Brackle The Rochdale Village Academy is an after school program licensed by the state of New York and run by certified director Yolanda Brisbane and supporting instructors that provide a safe, fun and educational environment for children aged 6-12 years old. Children attend the academy until their parent or guardian picks them up at the end of the day. Program activities range from cultural arts, reading, educational computer, music and sports with snacks included. The program’s times of operation are Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., which accommodates long-distance commuters. The program even provides pickup service for children attending classes in the local area. Community Center Director
Julia Shaw explained, “We’ll pick up children from surrounding schools like PS 354, PS 80. We will have instructors meet the children after school and then walk them over… if a parent needs a child bussed, then the parent will need to arrange their own transportation. She added, “The Rochdale Village after school program also provides coverage to families during winter and spring school breaks in the form of all-day programs for children so that parents have a place to bring them.” To register for the Rochd ale Village Academy
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after school program and to discuss weekly rates, contact the community center office at 718-276-5700 x337.
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