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publisher The coronavirus crisis that erupted in March and carries on to this day in New York shook all of us to our core. Rockville Centre, however, remains strong. It is a community full of fighters.

Superstorm Sandy and now Tropical Storm Isaias, which ravaged the the village, proved that. The storms pummeled our shores, but they never defeated our indomitable spirit to survive and thrive.

Just as we saw in Sandy's wake, neighbors Stuart are now helping neighbors through the Covid-19 crisis and Isaias, delivering food and medical Richner supplies to vulnerable residents, providing meals for the jobless and just checking in on one another.

Thankfully, as of this writing in early August, the coronavirus infection rate had dropped below 1 percent in New York. Let us hope and pray it remains at or falls below that level so people stay safe, and we can continue Rockville Centre's successful reopening of the economy and soon begin reopening our schools. That will depend on all of us doing our parts — wearing our facial covers, maintaining social distance — not only today and tomorrow, but also likely for months to come.

Throughout the crisis, the Rockville Centre Herald continued to provide invaluable news to the community, incuding information on institution closings, new safety protocols and, unfortunately, remembrances of lives lost. I want to thank our journalists for their commitment to the Rockville Centre community. Our staff, categorized as essential workers by Governor Cuomo, were out in the field regularly, even during the height of the pandemic, to ensure people who work and live in Rockville Centre had access to the best and most up-to-date information.

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In this edition of our annual community guide, we look at all that is wonderful about Rockville Centre, at the same time that we examine what has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Living In Rockville Centre is a special publication of the Rockville Centre Herald, the hometown newspaper of the village. Living In is published in cooperation with the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, and we are honored to mark another year as the chamber's official publication.

We hope you find this issue of Living In Rockville Centre useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Rockville Centre Herald 52 weeks a year.

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his year marks the 114th anniverall business owners, not just chamber members, with Mayor Murray to begin the sary of the Rockville Centre Chamreopening process. ber of Commerce. Our mission over those years has always been to connect Our business owners are amazing!

They are dedicated, hard-working people commerce with community in a positive who never give up and continue to work and beneficial way. We have seen that with and for one another. This is what spirit once again in a much larger way so makes Rockville Centre's downtown so far in 2020. vibrant. Thank you to all of our business With the onset of the coronavirus owners for your hard work and resilient crisis, it has been tough on our business Brian Croutier attitude. owners to stay afloat. We, as a town, As a chamber, we have continued county, state and nation, have never seen our support of South Side High School seniors by anything like this, and the challenges have come donating three scholarships of $1,000, and this from so many different angles that is has been extremely hard for all to navigate. With that said, the year we named the second of them after long-time Village Chamber member and friend Ed Oppenfighting spirit of so many has been on full display. heimer.

As a chamber, we worked in the early stages The chamber would like to thank our village to figure out how we could help. We started by meeting virtually with Mayor Murray, Deputy Mayor residents! They have been a wonderful support to our businesses. We would also like to thank Mayor Baxley and a group of business owners in town Murray and Deputy Mayor Baxley for their support on a weekly basis to strategize new ways to drive and guidance, and all of the village employees who business to our shops and restaurants. Our Chamber Board continued virtual meetings so we could work tirelessly keeping our village safe, clean and a great place to visit. Shop local, shop RVC! communicate all the issues confronting our business owners and work toward solutions on how to get open and stay open in the most responsible Brian Croutier way. We then held a town hall meeting in May for Chamber of Commerce President

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or five months, we have been in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis. Sadly, Long Island had been the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, trailing only New York City in the numbers. However, our village and all New Yorkers responded with gritty determination and unwavering resiliency. As a village, we are taking every precaution to keep residents safe and healthy. We thank you for heeding expert advice by practicing social distancing and wearing masks in public.

I have been incredibly inspired and humbled by the response of our health-care professionals, first-responders such as police officers, firefighters and paramedics, as well as the individuals who kept our world functioning as normally as possible during the stay-at-home orders. We are forever in your debt. I am also proud of our dedicated village employees who have worked throughout the pandemic to ensure our residents have the services they expect through these challenging times. Our Department of Public Works, Electric Department, Water Department, Building Department and support personnel have exemplified all that is good about our great community, selflessness and sacrifice. Thank you for all you do on behalf of every resident.

The 66th annual Summer Playground program is under way at the Recreation Center, and our baseball school is in full swing, with several session

options for our youngsters. Our highly trained staff is following new protocols, as well as an extended disinfection schedule. Our Sandel Senior Center has worked hard to ensure our older residents stay mentally and physically safe. An exercise class and a variety show filled with music, art and interviews are being aired on the village television station. In addition, Sandel employees have been checking in with members weekly. The village has worked hard to get programs back up and running while keeping our residents safe.

We pride ourselves on being available to you because we believe that a responsive and responsible village government is an important reason why Rockville Centre continues to be such a desirable community in which to live. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Village Hall at (516) 678-9300. I encourage you to log onto our website at www.rvcny.us and follow the village on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

I wish you all a safe, enjoyable and fun-filled summer.

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Above Photo: Mayor Francis X. Murray spoke to attendees at a socially distant Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park in Rockville Centre.

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he Rockville Centre School District is one of the best in the state, with widely recognized and honored faculty members, administrators and educational programs.

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

This year marks a change in leadership, as June Chang took on the role of superintendent on July 1, replacing longtime superintendent Dr. William Johnson, who retired on June 30. Over the past four decades, programs were created at the schools that are celebrated around the country, and that help students achieve their best. Students at the high school 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 more IB classes and graduate with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Nearly all South Side students graduate, and many go on to four-year colleges.

When schools were ordered to close in March, the district immediately developed a distancelearning plan and has worked to continue to support children on both the academic and social-emotional levels. The district is following the directives of the state and creating a plan for the 2020-21 school year.

“Safety is our first and foremost concern,” Chang said. “Regardless of the directives that may change, we will have our key focus on the safety measures that we need to follow and implement to provide a safe environment for all students and members of the school district.”

Rockville Centre is also home to St. Agnes Cathedral School, one of the largest Catholic elementary schools on Long Island. Hundreds of Rockville Centre students attend St. Agnes kindergarten through eighth grade, and often go on to attend Chaminade or Kellenberg high schools.

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Top Left Photo: On the first day of school last September, Matthew McCarthy helped out his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Dodd. It is still unclear what the start of the 2020-21 school year will bring for students.

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Top Right Photo: The South Side High School class of 2020 held its commencement ceremony in the parking lot of Nassau Coliseum on June 26.

Families remained in their cars while students lined up, spaced apart and wearing masks, to accept their diplomas.

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Middle Photo: Kindergartners in David Ferrone’s class at Hewitt Elementary School took part in Zoom video conference calls once schools were closed.

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Bottom Photo: Riverside Elementary School students in Keith Eckert fifthgrade class created cards to donate to the senior center. Students’ handmade cards for different occasions included holiday, congratulations, birthday and get-well-soon.

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Red aNd Blue

South Side’s legendary tradition

By Jill Nossa Songs are sung, sports are played and spirits are high at South Side High School’s annual Red and Blue competition, which is still going strong after 104 years. Last March, the event was one of the last held in the South Side gymnasium before the coronavirus pandemic caused the schools to close for the rest of the school year.

Rockville Centre’s Red and Blue goes way back to its humble beginnings in 1916, a time when girls were not allowed to participate in high school team sports. The long-running tradition was changed up a bit after male students were allowed to participate, but the event still mainly features female high school students.

In March, the victory went to the Blue Team with a final score of 52 to 47, coming back after a loss to the Red Team in 2019. Over the course of the three nights of dancing, skits, songs, relays and athletic events, about 400 girls engaged in friendly competition, led by Red Team captains Jillian Schumacher and Katie Ernst and Blue Team captains Nicolina Mauro and Erin Testa.

Hundreds of people flocked to South Side High School to watch the events that kicked off on March 5, when the themes were revealed: Eyewitness Blues and RedTime Stories. The serious competition began on March 6 and continued on March 7, providing a showcase for the girls to reveal the work they had put in over the previous five weeks.

Under the direction of Megan O’Brien and Margaret Kelly, teachers at South Side High School, the girls, freshmen through seniors, spent hours every day

creating and practicing their various routines.

“Every year, what stands out most among both teams is the amount of work the girls are able to get accomplished in a such a short period of time,” O’Brien said. “The dances, skit, songs, and prop all require specific attention. We are always impressed by how well students are able to balance the many responsibilities of Red and Blue in addition to their academic and personal commitments.”

Past team captains return for the weekend to judge the events, and the teams earn scores in each category.

“Red and Blue is a tradition that is important not only at South Side and with decades of alumni, but also with the community of Rockville Centre,” O’Brien said. “Many women who graduated from South Side return to this community and raise their families here, and their daughters in turn participate. The program brings together upwards of 400 girls who paint, sing, dance and compete in various athletic activities. It is an inclusive program that is used to emphasize unity, sportsmanship, empowerment, and school spirit.”

The team captains also emphasized that, while winning is nice, in the end it is not the point of the competition.

“My favorite part about Red and Blue is making new friendships, meeting new people,” Mauro said, “and creating a bond with every girl on the team.”

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Photo: Members of both Red and Blue teams consider the event a friendly competition, despite the Blue Team win over the Red Team in the 104th Red and Blue competition at South Side High School on March 7.

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Library, a place for fun, learning

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lthough no one was allowed inside the Rockville Centre Public Library for three months because of Covid-19 restrictions enacted by Governor Cuomo, the library continued to provide patrons with the services they have come to rely on, only online. Even before the pandemic, the library provided Rockville Centre residents with the opportunity to rent e-books and audiobooks online using their library cards. Members of the library’s creative team also provided online programs that appealed to all ages.

Once restrictions were lifted, staff members returned to the building to provide a curbside pick-up option. Library Director Catherine Overton said the the staff hopes to offer “grab & go” services soon.

Patrons would be allowed to enter the building for a set amount of time to select the materials they would like to borrow. Despite the fact the library was offering services online, staff said they want to give people the opportunity to take advantage of the more than 175,000 books available in-house.

The selection includes large print, travel, vocational, graphic novels, Spanish and English as a Second Langauge books.

The Rockville Centre Public Library has a large media collection to choose from as well. CDs,

video games, audio books, preloaded Kindles for all ages, Rokus and various streaming services are also available to anyone who wants to take advantage of them. Not only that, but databases and online archives are also available to facilitate research. Computers and WiFi are generally accessible to all, and the librarians are always courteous and eager to lend a hand.

As a designated Family Place Library, the library usually provides programs to support early literacy among newborns. In normal circumstances, other events and programming for all ages would be taking place. Title swaps, book discussions, games and all different sorts of lectures on history, and even art and music, occur in the building.

The library is run by a five-member board of trustees, who are elected to their seats by the public. The board meets once a month. The current board comprises President Eileen Burke Bucaria, Vice President Susanne Morahan, Secretary Andrea Mahar and Trustees Michael Ludwig and Rebecca Nothel.

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Photo: Colette Algie, age 5, worked on her hat while her brother TJ, age 7, finished up his noisemaker at the library.

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Particiapnts in the village's annual Family Fun Run and 5K Race took to the streets of Rockville Centre on Nov. 9 last year. The event began at the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station, where participants in the one-mile fun run took to the streets first. Ryan Schmitt came in first place, followed by Abegal Gruner winning the female division. The longer run followed, with Brian O’Gorman completing the 5-kilometer race in 16 minutes, 28 seconds. Indira Avila, of Flushing, was the first female finisher with a time of 18 minutes and 23 seconds.

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olloy College, serving a student population of roughly 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students, offers degrees in a variety of academic programs.

When coronavirus hit New York in March, the college moved courses fully online. Campus organizations and clubs remained active virtually, some helping the community during the difficult time.

Students from the Molloy Nursing Student Association donated food to local hospital workers and wrote notes of encouragement to Molloy nursing alumni who were on the front lines of the pandemic.

The college’s Rebecca Center for Music Therapy and Mental Health and Wellness Center engaged with its patients remotely, offering vital, continuing services to people in the community with developmental disabilities or facing mental health struggles.

In May, the college held a virtual graduation ceremony for its bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients. Then, in June, faculty and staff members, administrators and students said goodbye to 20-year president Dr. Drew Bogner as he retired.

But every ending means a new beginning, and Dr. James Lentini is Molloy’s new president. Now, he and the college are making significant changes to residence life and academics to keep the campus safe from Covid-19.

In July, Lentini and student ambassador Jack Ryan demonstrated a few of the many procedures the campus is implementing to keep everyone healthy, including separating desks in classrooms

six feet apart and moving larger classes to an online format. Resident students are returning but need to first test negative for coronavirus, and all students get contactless temperature checks before entering any building.

Campus life Students make a difference in Rockville Centre and other communities by working on projects like BoxTown, a program to raise social consciousness about homelessness.

Lentini said outdoor activities, with social distancing, will be planned this year as well. The college typically works closely to help Bethany House, a women and children’s shelter in Nassau County.

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

Campus life in Rockville Centre is alive and vibrant, anchored by three residence halls and a student center that includes a performing arts theater, Madison Theater, though there are no shows currently planned becaue of the still-evolving Covid-19 pandemic. Usually, the theater hosts comedy, theater and music events year-round.

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Top Photo: Student ambassador Jack Ryan and Molloy College President Dr. James Lentini demonstrated some of the procedures the college is implementing to keep students and staff members safe.

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Bottom Photo: Lentini spoke at a news conference announcing his appointment as the next president of Molloy College last December.

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Hewitt Fair

Photos by Donovan Berthoud/Herald

Top Photo: Sydney Levine, 14, and Sophia Maina, 14, watched as 5-year-old Lily Levine, center, decorated a pumpkin at Hewitt Elementary School’s annual fall fair in October, sponsored by the PTA. The fair serves as the primary fundraiser for the PTA, helping fund various student educational and enrichment programs.

Bottom Photo: Luke Lederman, 3, enjoyed cotton candy at the annual Hewitt Fall Fair last October.

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member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre has provided compassionate, stateof-the-art medical care since 1913.

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.

In February, Mercy staff and patients celebrated the opening of its new CHS Cancer Institute, which was previously a cancer center run in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering.

Then, hospital staff at Mercy found themselves on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in March. Mercy treated some of Long Island’s first coronavirus patients and saw some of the first Nassau County residents die from the virus.

At that time, Mercy suspended all visitations and elective surgeries. Those have now been lifted, with some restrictions.

Though a difficult time for Mercy, there was always support to be found from the community.

Donations of food and personal protective equipment flooded in as more and more locals wanted to help nurses and doctors in the hospital.

In mid-April, when the virus peaked, hundreds of residents drove by in cars and fire trucks for a parade to honor Mercy hosptial workers. They waved signs that were hung up inside the facility.

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 meets the highest practice standards essential to an ideal nursing practice environment.

Mercy has also been designated a Breast

Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, and offers state-ofthe-art equipment, expert personnel, next-day screening appointments and same-day results in a newly renovated Radiology and Imaging Center.

Mercy is widely known for its leadership in weight-loss surgery and is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Mercy is home to the largest dedicated inpatient acute rehabilitation program on Nassau County’s South Shore, using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to speed the recovery of patients who have suffered catastrophic illnesses and injuries such as stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, major orthopedic surgery, severe disabling arthritis and acquired brain injury.

The hospital also opened a Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing, which provides comprehensive care to those suffering from chronic wounds, as well as a Center for Sleep Medicine, offering the latest technology in a comfortable, contemporary setting.

Photos by Christina Daly/Herald

Top Photo: Friends of Mercy, a fundraising nonprofit organization, led a “Morale Booster Day” car parade on April 13 at Mercy Medical Center.

More than 300 cars and 30 trucks from seven fire departments showed up, including the Rockville Centre, Lakeview, South Hempstead, Lynbrook and East Rockaway fire departments, as well as the Rockville Centre Police Department. Parade participants were greeted enthusiastically by Mercy staff members.

Bottom Photo: Alyssa Cain, a nurse in Mercy Medical Center’s emergency room, enjoyed the parade.

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hile many lives were lost to the coronavirus, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital celebrated hundreds of Covid-19 positive patients who were released with a clean bill of health.

In May, when cases began plummeting, the hospital returned to offering elective surgeries as the hospital began a “Don’t Put Your Health on Hold” initiative, urging the community not to risk safety out of fear of coming to a hospital.

In June, most units of the hospital returned to welcoming visitors under strict guidelines, including one visitor per day per patient, and a shift from a 24-hours per day visitor policy to a four-hour window. Additionally, all visitors must undergo a Covid-19 test no more than two days before visiting.

Before, during and after the surge of the pandemic, MSSN was committed to delivering standard-setting, patient-centered health care. It is one of the region’s largest hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees.

The hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. It is a designated Stroke Center, boasts Long Island’s first and only Gamma Knife® and Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery technologies for superior cancer care, expert orthopedic services, and emergency and elective angioplasty. MSSN has been designated as an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by MBSAQIP and is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines®”-Stroke Gold Plus

Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite.

MSSN’s beautiful North Addition houses two 36bed medical surgical units, a 36-bed inpatient behavioral health unit and comprehensive maternity services center with 26 private postpartum rooms, spacious labor and delivery rooms and a neonatal intensive care unit.

The hospital’s Emergency Services department is one of the largest and most advanced on Nassau County’s South Shore. Designated a regional stroke center and Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, the department houses 35 treatment rooms and specialty care, including a high-speed CT-scan and x-ray facility, pediatric emergency room and psychiatric emergency room.

And that capacity will soon be expanding.

MSSN is working on building a new four-story, 58,000-square-foot wing. The new wing will nearly double the size of the emergency room, add new and larger operating rooms, add more beds in the critical-care wing, and will also help prepare the hospital in case of another hurricane like Sandy or a surge in patients from a pandemic like it saw during the Covid-19 peak.

For more information about MSSN and its services, call (877) 768-8462 or (516) 632-3000, or go to www.southnassau.org. We encourage you to “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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Photo: On April 8, members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, Police Department, along with neighboring fire departments and family members, drove by Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital to salute and thank the hospital workers, and to let the patients know that they are not alone.

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By Jill Nossa Every year for the past 17 years, Rockville Centre community members have looked forward to the annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

While the public gathering was canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, volunteers can still participate by visiting salons of their choice over the next few months and donating to the organization, or simply donating online.

Typically held each year on the same day as the St. Patrick’s Day parade, the fundraiser brings together people of all ages who choose to shave their heads or chop their ponytails as a symbol of solidarity with children who lose their hair to cancer treatments. Participants can now choose a time when they feel comfortable visiting a hair salon, and participate virtually.

Rockville Centre resident John Bender founded St. Baldrick’s in 1999 with two friends, Tim Kenny and Enda McDonnell, as part of their mission to give back to society. On St. Patrick’s Day 2000, they shaved a few heads to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer, and the event caught on. This would have been its 17th year held at St. Agnes Parish Center in Rockville Centre.

According to Bender, the goal of the founda-

tion is to fill the gap in funding allocated by the United States government to pediatric cancer research; only 4 percent of the government’s cancer research funding goes specifically to pediatric cancer research. To date, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an independent nonprofit, has allocated more than $282 million in research grants to 376 institutions in 29 countries. Some local hospitals currently receiving St. Baldrick’s research grants include Winthrop, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, Mt. Sinai, Weill Cornell, NYU Langone, Montefiore, Maimonides and Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

The RVC St. Baldrick’s fundraiser honors several local children each year who have battled or are currently battling childhood cancer. This year, Kimiko Schroder, the niece of Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, as well as Mary Ruchalski, Gabriella Pellicani and Anthony Petrocelli, who all died within the last two years, are being remembered.

Donations can be made at stbaldricks.org, through the St. Agnes Parish Center page.

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Above: In 2019, KimiStrong Team was shaved in memory of 12-year-old Kimi Schroder, who passed away last year.

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Photos by Christina Daly/Herald

Top Photo: Train buffs Richard Carris and Lana Glass decorated their car with a special "Miss You" train.

Bottom Photo: A goodbye parade was held for Rabbi Marc Gruber and Rabbi Elliot Skidell by Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth congregants on May 30. The two rabbis retired on June 30.

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RVC CoMMuniTy CenTeRs John A. Anderson Recreation Center The village’s John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Road was forced to shut down temporarily in March because of the pandemic.

However, with permission of New York state, it opened this summer solely for its annual Summer Playground day camp program for children.

While the program has more than 500 students in a typical year, it only accepted 144 this year and implemented strict safety measures to prevent spread of the coronavirus.

When the center eventually reopens, it will return to offering activities for babies, children, teens, adults and older adults, albeit with some social-distancing and health guidelines in place. The recreation department typically hosts more than 300 athletic, fitness, entertainment, educational and enrichment classes. Activities are tailored to every age group and interest, and are offered in fall, winter, spring and summer sessions.

The recreation department’s Nursery School opened more than 40 years ago. Morning and afternoon sessions run throughout the year, with the opportunity to extend the pre-K experience through enrichment classes.

Rockville Centre’s Lions Club has worked with the village to raise funds for an inclusive playground that is accessible for children of all abilities, which would be constructed at the recreation center. It will be called Mr. B’s Playground, named after longtime Recreation Superintendent Anthony Brunetta, known as "Mr. B," who died in 2016. A grant was also secured from the state for the playground, and in January, village officials expected construction to begin soon.

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Center also closed temporarily. During the months of closure, its assistant director, Sharon Sheppard, along with several community organizations, used the space as a pop-up food pantry to serve local families in need.

During a typical year, the center offers a wide array of activities and programs at 150 North Centre Ave. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the center is a normally vibrant neighborhood gathering place that provides Rockville Centre residents with the tools and knowledge to support their dreams.

The MLK Center has established innovative programs to meet the ever-evolving needs of those in the community. Many provide children with a safe environment in which they can learn and grow.

Among them are: Youth Employment Training for ages 14 to 17 to provide youth with work experience and necessary skills to apply for jobs successfully; and a Homework/Tutoring Program to offer assistance to children in a group setting in a variety of subjects.

The center is not only available for children, but also adults who are usually also welcome to participate in the many programs for them, including: open basketball, for men and women 18 years and over; senior arts and crafts, in cooperation with the Town of Hempstead; and the Senior Club that plans activities and events.

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Left Photo: Ellen White held the mic for Katlin Christenson to sing "Call Me Maybe" during the Backyard Players & Friends Game Show family night on Jan. 31, 2020, at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center.

Right Photo: Elyse Rodriguez performed an interpretive dance to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Rockville Centre on Monday, Jan. 20.

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The county executive — currently Democrat Laura Curran — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently Jack Schnirman; district attorney, Madeline Singas; and a county clerk, Maureen O’Connell.

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The supervisor is the chief executive officer of town government, presiding over all town board meetings and directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments. As the town’s chief financial officer, 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.

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Clocking in 500 hours as a whole in training, Rockville Centre Fire Department volunteers are truly committed to the department. Volunteers also carry out drills and equipment maintenance and preparation. Last year, the department had 20 engines, an antique engine, an aerial ladder truck, a tower ladder truck, a heavy rescue truck, an EMS first response vehicle, two ambulances and other equipment. Maintenance of these vehicles is crucial to the safety of the Rockville Centre community. Anyone who is interested in getting involved should call (516) 678-9320 to learn more.

Like most major institutions, owing to the

coronavirus pandemic, the Rockville Centre Fire Department had to undergo certain changes. Firefighters are now required to practice social distancing within the fire department's headquarters. The department is making sure the building and all department vehicles are being disinfected frequently.

All in-person meetings and training sessions have also been temporarily canceled until further notice.

As first responders, the fire department has begun to take extra precautions when responding to calls in order to ensure firefighters are not exposed to the coronavirus. If a risk is suspected or confirmed, firefighters wear N95 masks, protective eyewear and other gear in addition to their standard equipment. The fire department has also enacted Emergency Order 2020-1 to ensure the safety of both civilians and the volunteers who risk their lives to protect them.

Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department participated in the small, socially distant Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park.

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Since the coronavirus pandemic hit Long Island, the Rockville Centre Police Department has had to reevaluate the way officers handle the calls that the department receives. In a notice posted on the Village of Rockville Centre’s website, the department asks civilians to be "as transparent and descriptive as possible" about the health of anyone the officer would be coming in contact with as they answer requests for aid.

Rockville Centre residents are encouraged to call the station house at (516) 766-1500 for non-emergency inquiries, as the department is attempting to provide service remotely whenever

possible.

The police department supports a 900-hour professional training program for recruits.

According to the department, the training covers areas such as the use of force, firearms, hazardous material handling, emergency vehicle operations, and active shooter response to ensure Rockville Centre's 26,000 residents are receiving appropriate responses to distress.

The department also runs various educational programs for each major age group on a variety of topics, including travel and specialized crime prevention for seniors, burglary prevention and security surveys for hom-

eowners, and bus and bicycle safety for the younger crowd.

The police department's website also includes a "Safety Tips" tab (rockvillecentrepolice.us) that cover everything from online shopping to holiday decoration safety.

The Rockville Center Police Department states its mission is: "to provide quality police service to the residents and visitors of the community in a professional, courteous and committed manner." Through its specialty units, the Department hopes to uphold its mission as it continues serving the Rockville Centre community.

All emergency calls should be placed at 911, and non-emergency calls should be directed to the number listed above.

Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: RVC Police Commissioner James Vafeades and Inspector Kenneth Schaefer placed a wreath inside the memorial circle at the Memorial Day ceremony on May 25.

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In addition to the programs mentioned, the Sandel Center, led by Director Chris O’Leary, offers seniors a variety of services they may not be able to access anywhere else. The licensed clinical social worker at the center’s social work office is available to assist Sandel members with Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, Able Ride and EPIC. The center also offers members the opportunity to arrange transportation to and from medical appointments. Weekly supermarket trips for those who

need it are offered on Tuesdays as well.

However, due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus, the Sandel Center has been unable carry out its regular programming in person.

To keep members engaged, the center launched Sandel TV. Every day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Sandel Center broadcasts the programs only members are usually able to attend. Sandel TV can be viewed on Optimum’s channel 18, and Verizon’s channel 37. Segments can be found online at the Sandel Center’s official Facebook page and website www. rvcny.us.

Tune in to Sandel TV to keep up with the Sandel Senior Center, or if you’re looking to inquire about membership, call (516) 678-9245.

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Top Photo: The Rat Pack sings "Come Fly Away" at a tribute concert held at Sandel Center in March. Concert-goers enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin.

Bottom Photo: Grace Brandi was among the revelers who celebrated at the Sandel Center's New Year's party.

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Ada Lashes Ada Keller 246B Sunrise Hwy (516) 510-3949

Edward Jones Charles Silecchia,FA Charles Silecchia 53 N Park Ave. (516) 594-8022

eyeguy111@aol.com

edentotalskincare@gmail.com

cristyace3@gmail.com

ryan.parkinson@edwardjones.com

alxincka@aol.com

AFLAC Christopher Tari 80 N Centre Ave (618) 647-0256

christopher_tari@us.aflac.com

AJA1 Realty, Inc. Alan Abizeid 55 Maple Ave. Suite 512 (516) 536-5500 alan@abizeid.com

Airwaves Global Logistics Gordon Kastin 100 N Centre Ave. (718) 977-3159

gordon@airwavesglobal.com

Allstate Insurance The Anderson Agency Alex Anderson 530 Merrick Rd. (516) 544-2021 aanderson8@allstate.com

Anton's Car Care Center Anton Parisi 345 Sunrise Hwy (516) 678-2064 fuelwiz@aol.com

Aroogas Tap & Kitchen Fernando Pepicelli 49 N Village Ave. (516) 744-9464 fp.jagrestaurants@gmail.com

Art Flowers Keith Linsalata 41 North Village Ave. (516) 766-2461 artflower1@aol.com

Atlas Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Adam Kritzberg 330 Sunrise Hwy. Suite 100 (516) 512-4384 atlaschirorehab@gmail.com

Automated Merchant Services Joe Sacks 269 Hempstead Ave. Suite 210 Malverne, NY, 11565 (917) 991-4383 jsacks@amsprocessing.com

Benefit Mall Payroll Services Eddie Whalen 105 Wright Rd. (516) 524-4205

eddie.whalen@benefitmall.com

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Better Home Health Care Greg Schaefer 310 Merrick Road (516) 763-3260

Jerome Caiati, MD Jerome Caiati 165 N Village Ave. (516) 764-6605

Core & Co. Rachel Denenberg 205 Sunrise Hwy (917) 414-2193

Bitton Orthodontics Natalie Britton 24 Maple Ave. Suite 3 (516) 766-0012

Center for Science Teaching and Learning Ray Ann Havasy 1450 Tanglewood Rd (516) 764-2310

Crossfit Seize the Day Jeff Blasko 94 S Long Beach Rd (516) 782-8558

Body & Brain Yoga and Health Melanie Kreischer 139 N Park Ave. (516) 481-2526

City Underwriting Agency Thomas Bogue 100 Dorchester Rd. (516) 358-3513

Bold and Boss Jamie Raliford 218A Sunrise Hwy. (347) 742-6811

Coach Realtors Carol O'Leary 314 Sunrise Highway (516) 205-4220

Signature Dentistry of RVC Dr. Bradley S. Portenoy 371 Merrick Road, Suite 304 (516) 764-4386

Cohens Childrens Center (Northwell) Michelle Raider 2000 N Village Ave. Suite 409 (631) 449-3277

Budget Print Center Mike Goldberg 6 College Place (516) 764-4222

College Nannies, Sitters & Tutors Margo Shinn 193 Brower Ave. (516) 595-8043

greg@betterhomecare.com

bittonorthodontics@gmail.com

rockvillecentre@bodynbrain.com

cs@boldandboss.com

bportenoy@optonline.net

budgetcntr@aol.com

Cabo Angelo and Nat 3a N Park Ave. (516) 255-0065 Capezio Dance Theatre Shop Lisa Darcy 318 Sunrise Hwy (516) 764-1199

capeziorvc@gmail.com

Century 21 Sherlock Homes Roger Hart 43N Park Ave. (516) 764-2601

mrrogerhart@yahoo.com

Chocolate Works Anne Nelson 191B N Longbeach Rd. (516) 665-3241 anne.nelson2@gmail.com

jcaiatimd@optonline.net

rayann@cstl.org

tbogue@cuagency.com

coleary@coachrealtors.com

mraider@northwell.edu

rockvillecentreny@collegenannies.com

Color of Spices Malti Bisht 306 Sunrise Hwy (646) 462-0043

hemabista@yahoo.com

Concierge Choice Physicians Christine LoCascio 100 Merrick Road #410W (516) 766-0555 clocascio@choice.md

rachel@coreandco.fit

jeffblasko@yahoo.com

CrossFit The Rock/ CrossFit Kids at the Rock Janice Moone 100 N Oceanside Rd. (516) 445-6219 janice.moone@me.com

Curbside Mexican Grill Ryan Porcasi 1131 Long Beach Rd S Hempstead, NY (516) 416-4169 brandonporcasi@gmail.com

Custom Awards Brian Scott 145 N Park Ave. (516) 763-2702

customaward@gmail.com

Cusumano Construction Rick Cusumano 388 Brower Ave. (516) 665-2211

cusumanoconstruction@hotmail.com

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty Donna O'Reilly-Einemann 36 S Park Ave. (516) 678-1510

donnaeinemann@danielgale.com

Daniel J Hannon & Associates, Inc Dan Hannon 55 Maple Ave.,Suite 400 (516) 766-8800 dhannon@djhannon.com

Contour Mortgage Corp.

Sal Zangari (516) 647-1469

Dr. Doug Orthodontics PLLC Douglas Palaganas 77 North Centre Ave., Suite 306 (516) 442-3390

Coquette Lisa Smith 197 Brower Ave. (516) 608-0886

EGA Home Inspections Anthony Gervasi 250 Merrick Rd 601 (516) 580-5507

szangari@contourmtg.com

duff.lisa@gmail.com

drdoug@drdougortho.com

ajgusmc3@gmail.com

charles.silecchia@edwardjones.com

Five Pennies Creamery Dan Levine 11 N Park Ave. (516) 608-4344 fivepenniescreamery@gmail.com

Front Street Bakery Jeff Wohlfarth 51 Front Street (516) 766-1199 fsbakery@aol.com

Frank's Steaks Michael Delahanty 54 Lincoln Ave (516) 536-1500

michael@frankssteaks.com

George Martin Suzanne Raspanti 65 North Park Ave. (516) 678-7272 srinrvc@gmail.com

Giftologist Kerry Punzi 37 S Park Ave (516) 766-2296

thegiftologist@aol.com

Glass Beauty Bar Jessica Durante 185 N Long Beach Rd (516) 502-9898 jjd1086@gmail.com

Good Shepherd Hospice Mary Ellen Polit 1000 N Village Ave. (516) 248-0886 maryellen.polit@chsli.com

Gramercy Ballroom at Best Western Jeff Boltz 173 Sunrise Hwy (516) 678-1400

gramercyballroomrvc@gmail.com

HSBC Bank Leilani Reiley 330 Sunrise Hwy (516) 766-1272

Leilanie.n.reiley@us.hsbc.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Cristina Velez 125 Merrick Road (516) 599-1700

rvcny_hampton_suites@hilton.com

Hand and Stone Spa Michael Woods 302 Merrick Rd (516) 660-5035

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Health Crave Dean Livingston 65 N Village Ave. (516) 600-9089

Kasey's Kitchen and Cocktails Anthony Geraci 23 North Park Avenue (516) 766-5049

info@healthcraveny.com

ttgeraci@aol.com

Hewitt School PTA Home and Hearth of Long Island Anne Donohoe 239 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 544-4200

Kashi Sushi Lounge May Yam 222 Sunrise Highway (516) 442-7600

dnohoeanne@hotmail.com

Hue Studio Arts Laura Montaruli 326 Sunrise Hwy (516) 226-0430

hello@huestudioarts.com

I Lost My Dog James McDonald 19 S Park Ave. (631) 835-4873

james@ilostmydog.com

iSchool of Music and Art Yi Qian 325 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 442-2230 ischool11570@gmail.com

Island Acupuncture, PC Jack Coleman 30 Hempstead Ave. (516) 536-1249 acupuncturervc@gmail.com

JLL Commercial Real Estate Peter Notaro (631) 962-2893

pete.notaro@am.jll.com

J. Novack Design Jeff Novack 5 Olive Court (516) 764-5321 dec5555@aol.com

Jeannine's Boutique Jeannine Pallidino 6 N Park Ave. (516) 536-7467 jeanninesgifts@icloud.com

Jen Spring Coaching Jen Spring 330 Princeton Rd. (917) 673-1122 jenspringcoach@gmail.com

JMD Auto Care Ltd. Sudesh Chohan 232 N. Long Beach Rd. (516) 766-7777 jmdcars@msn.com

Jillian's Circus Jillian Weston 2949 Long Beach Road Oceanside, NY (516) 208-9061 JilliansCircus@gmail.com

John G Hubler & Sons Roofing & Construction John Hubler Jr. 125 N Park Ave. (516) 764-6437 info@johnhublerroofing.com

Jovia Financial Credit Union Limor Levy 556 Merrick Rd (516) 561-0030 llevy@joviafinancial.com

kashirvc@gmail.com

liherald.com 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.liherald.com

Meghan Kearns Atty at Law Meghan Kearns 102 S Village Ave. 3A (516) 578-1501 Kids Need More John Ray 230 N Forest Ave. (631) 747-5518 info@kidsneedmore.org

Kollner's Prime Meats. Inc William Breidenbach 320 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 766-3250 billkollners@optonline.net

Leatherman Homes Kevin Leatherman 25 S Village Ave. (516) 362-1828

kevin@leathermanhomes.com

Leder's Jewelers Lloyd Leder Village Ave. Lenox and Park Restaurant Mike Griffo 41 S Park Ave. (516) 442-1299 mvgriffo@hotmail.com

Life Spa Chiropractic and Wellness Esther Jimenez 180 N Long Beach Rd (516) 417-4343

dr.esther@wellnesslifechiro.com

Liz and Joe Photography Liz Schmidt 187 Sunrise Highway (516) 887-7900 liz@lizjoephoto.com

Long Island Dental Excellence Dr. Michael Rechter 100 North Centre Ave #402 (516) 766-0122 drmrsm@aol.com

Lucky Finds Boutique LTD Shannon McComb 7A North Park Avenue (516) 442-4600

luckyfindsboutique@gmail.com

MacArthur Park Thomas Mahoney 1 Maple Avenue (516) 766-8375 macpark75@aol.com

Making Memorease Chris Guzzo 1000 South Ave. Suite LL2 Staten Island, NY 10314 (917) 560-5373

c.guzzo@makingmemorease.com

Maple Lanes RVC Joe LaSpina 100 Maple Avenue (516) 678-3010 joe@maplelanes.com

McDonough Electric Inc Rich McDonough 126 North Park Ave. (516) 678-7333

mcdonoughelectricinc@gmail.com

Melissa's Taqueria Armando Lopez-Campos 19 N Park Ave. (516) 740-3030

armando@tequireriany.com

Meraki Kitchen and Bath Inc. Annie Sunshine 212 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 993-0363

info@merakikitchens.com

Mercedes Benz of RVC Terry Petaja 650 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 766-6900 terry@mbrvc.com

Mercy Medical Center Temra K. Taylor 1000 North Village Ave. (516) 705-1399 temra.taylor@chsli.org

Merrill Lynch-Bresnahan/ Bosch Group Brian Croutier 1403 Broadway Hewlett,NY 11557 (516) 374-8321 brian.j.croutier@ml.com nils_bosch@ml.com

Minuteman Press George Domani 488 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 763-3222 Miss Colleen's Elite Dancentre Colleen Gunn 40 Maple Avenue (516) 536-1720 elitedancentre@gmail.com

Monaghan's Restaurant Niall Gunn 48 North Village Avenue (516) 318-5948 niall45gunn@gmail.com

Montemarano Plumbing and Heating Thomas Montemarano 239 N. Long Beach Rd. (516) 632-8400 tommy@montemarano.net rvcspatz@optonline.net

Mother Kellys RVC Glenn Gobetz 171 Maple Ave. (516) 865-2430 briverglen@aol.com

NY Life Insurance Co. Joe Finnerty 1983 Marcus Ave. Lake Success, NY (516) 458-5780 jfinnerty@ft.newyorklife.com

OpenTab Management Solutions Robert Seery 222 Princeton Ave. (646) 662-8422 robert.seery@opentabpos.com

Osteo Strong Tracy Cleary Long Beach Rd (516) 203-7442

tracy@purensimplehealth.com

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

pain.management@verizon.net

Palmieri Orthodontics Chester Palmieri 165 N. Village Ave., Suite 111 (516) 766-1300 rvcortho@gmail.com

Pantry Diner Tommy Mavroudis 525 Merrick Rd (516) 766-8848

pantrydiner@optonline.net

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

Petrocelli Group, Inc. Chris Petrocelli 5 Alabany Ct RVC, NY (718) 445-1910 chris@petrocelligroup.com

Moderne Communications, Inc. Pat Mastrocovi 69 N Park Ave. (516) 594-1100

Pipeline Coffee Compamy Mike Santo 318A Sunrise Hwy (516) 680-9786

Molloy College Cynthia Metzger 1000 Hempstead Avenue (516) 323-4701

Polka Dot Poundcake Lisa Umansky 217 N Longbeach Rd. (516) 544-2253

pat@modernecommunications.com

cmetzger@molloy.edu

msanto@pipelinecoffeecompany.com

lisa@polkadotpoundcake.com

Press 195 John Annachino 22 North Park Ave (516) 536-1950 press195@yahoo.com

PRIME LI 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.liprimetime.com

Prudential Advisors Andrew Korman 70 Sherman Ave. (516) 880-4430

andrew.korman@prudential.com

Prudential Borrowing Denis Reilly 450 Sunrise Hwy (516) 280-7460 dreilly@prudentialb.com

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Domenic and George Park Ave. (516) 255-0899

domenickatbedford@gmail.com

Ramada RVC Rajen Shah 1000 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 678-1100 ramadarvc@gmail.com

Reconnect RVC Ryan McDemott 200 Hempstead Ave. (516) 343-0772 reconnectrvc@gmail.com

ReCreateU Rachel Song 19 S. Village Ave. (516) 678-8886 info@recreateu.com

Red Crab Seafood David Darity 292-294 Sunrise Hwy (516) 442-4687

redcrabseafoodrvc@gmail.com

Rejuvenate on Park Medi Spa Linda Moscoso 10A S Park Ave. (732) 803-6135

lindam@rejuvonpark.com

Rhea Nichols Inc Van Pape 30 North Park Ave. (516) 764-5959

rheanichols@optonline.net

Rhino Chiropractic John Gehnrich 25 South Park Avenue (516) 536-6000 rhinochirodoc@gmail.com

Richner Communications, Inc. 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com

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Rockville Centre Herald 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000

tim@arockvillecentreplumber.com

www.liherald.com

RVC American Legion Post 303 Joseph Scarola 197 Maple Ave. (516) 766-9740

Troiano Fuel Oil Vito Troiano (516) 825-0046 oilman1234@aol.com

jscar44@optimum.net

RVC Art Studio Meryl Cittadino 221 N Long Beach Rd (516) 241-0900 meryl26@optonline.net

RVC Optometric Associates PC David Leibstein 282 Sunrise Highway (516) 678-6313 rvcoapc@gmail.com

RVC Breast Cancer Coalition Peg McDonald (516) 884-3923 info@rvcbcc.org

Rockville Centre Coalition For Youth Ruthanne McCormack 69 Raymond St. (516) 313-9041

ramcormack@rvccoalitionforyouth.org

Rockville Centre Lions Club Ed Asip P.O. Box 382 (516) 468-9363 easip48@gmail.com

Rockville Centre Living Magazine Melissa Blaum 18 Edwin Ct East Rockaway 11518 (718) 913-8159

mblaum@bestversionmedia.com

Rockville Centre Pharmacy Howard Jacobson 30 Hempstead Ave. (516) 764-6161

howard@rcpharmacy.com

Rockville Centre Public Library Catherine Overton 221 North Village Ave. (516) 766-6257 coverton@rvcpl.org

SMP Graphics Design & Printing Mike Cameron 71 N. Park Ave, (516) 828-2647 mike@smpny.com

SST Custom Embroidery Ronni Trutt 223 N Long Beach Rd. (516) 678-0978 sstcustomemb@optonline.net

Salon Prime Jonathan Katonov 218 Sunrise Hwy (516) 678-2383

salonprimenyc@gmail.com

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Students from the School of Rock entertained the crowd with rock songs during the fifth annual Eat Shop Rock in Rockville Centre on Sept. 22, 2019.

San Remo Ristorante Italiano Ralph Mekic 328 Sunrise Highway (516) 764-0800 rafimekic@gmail.com

School of Rock Monica Rubin 197 N Long Beach Rd. (516) 599-5909

genemonicarubin@gmail.com

Shenker, Zacarese & Marks CPA's Michael Shenker 53 North Park Ave., Suite 51 (516) 536-7100

South Shore Vein David Jacobs 24 Maple Ave. (516) 865-1234

The Breakfast Club Joey Lionetti 21 S Park Ave. (516) 600-9462

Sparks Unisex Yndiana Seltzer 28 South Park Ave. (516) 764-7494

The Centre Lock Shop, Inc. Steven Frey 107 N Park Ave. (516) 766-2326

dtj@southshorevein.com

yndiana4201@gmail.com

Sprint Store Rob Catapano 270 Sunrise Hwy (516) 342-4010

rob.catapano@sprint.com

Shenker, Zacarese & Marks CPA's Gary Marks (516) 536-7101

State Farm Insurance Diane McGrath 75 North Park Ave. (516) 678-8282

Silverman & DiLuccio Patrick DiLuccio 119 N Park Ave. (516) 6515300

Sugarberry Bakery Peter Kambitsis 312 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 764-2881

SightMD Cheryl Montaigne 119 N Park Ave. (516) 764-2972

Sweet Lime Ink Communications Iyna Bort Caruso (516) 594-8578

Signature Premier Properties Peter Calabrese 75 Seaman Ave. (516) 766-7900

Tazzetto Coffee Vincent Arena 263 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 442-1143

mjshenker@szm-cpa.com

gmarks@szm-cpa.com

pdiluccio@bankatty.com

cmontaigne@sightmd.com

pcalabrese@signaturepremier.com

Skyy's Glam Bar Skyy Fulcher 327 Sunrise Hwy. (917) 705-2082

skyysglambar@outlook.com

SNAPS American Bistro Susan Tracey 13 N Park Ave. (516) 517-2525 susantracey63@gmail.com

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital Dana Sanneman One Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 377-5371 Dana.Sanneman@snch.org

diane@dianemcgrath.com

peterk77@gmail.com

iyna@optonline.net

rvc@tazzetto.com

TD Bank Margaret Coniglio 290 Merrick Road (516) 593-2148

margaret.coniglio@td.com

The Acheson Group Inc. Christopher Acheson 2200 Northern Blvd, Suite 200 East Hills, NY 11548 (516) 357-1893

cacheson@blueocean.us.com

The Bowery Matthew Kouskali Sunrise Hwy. (516) 493-9023

mk@theboweryrvc.com

info@thebreakfastclubrvc.com

centrelockshop2@aol.com

The Dental Suite Slavik Shimonov 205 Sunrise Hwy. (516) 665-2900 info@rvcdentalsuite.com

The First National Bank of Long Island Linda Roldan 310 Merrick Road Unit 1 (516) 763-5533 lindar@gmail.com

The Grand Pavilion for Rehab and Nursing Simon Fuerst 41 Maine Ave. (516) 536-7730 sfuerst@thegrandpavilionrc.com

The Mediation and Family Counseling Group Don Desroches 200 N Village Ave. Suite 1010 (917) 868-3746 desrochesd@gmail.com

The Phoenix Public Adjusters Group Jason Greenberg (646) 425-3711 jason@ppadj.com

Ultrasonic RVC Hand Car Wash Don Gelestino 1 Merrick Rd. (516) 442-0362

ultrasonicrvc.don@gmail.com

Underground Salon Susie Brodeur 70 Seaman Ave. (516) 764-4997

undergroundsalonrvc@yahoo.com

Valenti Pharmacy Anthony Valenti 70 N Village Ave. (516) 705-8282

anthony@valentipharmacy.com

Valley National Bank Maria Feliciano 41 Front St. (516) 678-6000 mfeliciano@valley.com

Village Cheese Merchant Chris O'Mara 28 S Park Ave. (516) 705-5020

cmomara@verizon.net

Village Liquor Roger Barbiero 156 N Village Ave. (516) 766-0050

village156@yahoo.com

Vines and Branches RVC Lisa Lowe 80 N Park Ave. (516) 298-8409

lisalowe@optonline.net

We Got U Covered/ Atwell Tents John Atwell 111 Driscoll Ave. (516) 536-3030 atwelltents@optonline.net

The UPS Store Raj Bhatia 265 Sunrise Highway (516) 678-7500

Wild Ginger RVC Michael Teng 424 Sunrise Hwy (516) 442-2225

The Village Framer John Lucey 70 S Village Ave. (516) 764-2760

Xpress Coups of Rockville Centre 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 Zora's Hala Grill Zohra Hamid N Park Ave. (516) 992-0088

theupsstoresbilling@gmail.com

thevillageframer@yahoo.com

Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home John Glynn 20 Lincoln Ave. (516) 766-4700 glynnfuneralhome@aol.com

wildginger424@gmail.com

zorashalagrill@gmail.com

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