🌱 Patch AM: How South Side’s top ranking could reshape Rockville Centre home prices

Hello Rockville Centre! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How South Side's top ranking could reshape Rockville Centre home prices
• Rockville Centre educator steps up to lead key special-needs school
• What Gillen's August funding wins and police visits mean locally

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Side ranking could boost Rockville Centre real estate (liherald.com) — South Side High School's new No. 1 Long Island ranking is already fueling buzz about Rockville Centre's housing market, with local agents saying it boosts the village's desirability and buyer confidence. With limited inventory, high prices, and strong demand, they expect the school's national recognition to keep Rockville Centre top of mind for families comparing Long Island communities this fall.
   

• Rockville Centre's Alyssa Davoli takes BOCES principal role (liherald.com) — Rockville Centre resident Alyssa Davoli has been promoted to principal of Nassau BOCES Carman Road School, which serves students with multiple disabilities. Her career in special education, from classroom teacher to administrator, highlights local expertise shaping services for some of Long Island's most vulnerable students.
   

• ICYMI: Rep. Gillen Delivers Millions in Federal Funding, Meets with Law Enforcement and Long Islanders Throughout August (house.gov) — Rockville Centre residents are part of Congresswoman Laura Gillen's latest push to bring federal resources back to Nassau County, including ride-alongs with the village's police department. She also announced millions for clean water, public safety, libraries, and security at houses of worship, while meeting with small businesses and discussing healthcare costs with Long Islanders.
   

📸 Around Rockville Centre

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville Centre

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
  Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
Saturday September 5
• End of Summer Festival →
  369 Green Ave, East Meadow
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Live Music and DJ's →
  Tap Room, 47-51 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• SSHS: Quarter 1 Starts
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• SSMS: Fall Sports Begin
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• HEWITT: Welcome and Warm Wishes for Kindergarten & New Parents (Library)
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  9:00 am
• WATSON: Welcome Coffee for Kindergarten Parents
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  9:00 am
• Ready, Set, School!
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
  Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  9:30 am
• Crochet, Knit & More Club
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  10:30 am
• The Long Beach Grand Prix
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  11:00 am
• Queens carnival 2026 →
  DredSurfer Grill, 16-27 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 7457 in Oceanside. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Hempstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville Centre here.

🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Baldwin Chamber celebrates summer with waterfront barbecue at Bay Colony (liherald.com)
• Baldwin Pilates studio launches Kore Cares with school supply drive (liherald.com)
• Baldwin filmmaker Alain Martin brings Haiti documentary home to Long Island (liherald.com)

Oceanside

• Lynbrook students to cast ballots in authentic school election (liherald.com)

Freeport

• Community barbecue calls attention to needed improvements at Freeport's MLK Jr. Park (liherald.com)

Ok Rockville Centre! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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