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🌱 Patch AM: How much new federal money is coming to Rockville Centre police?
Make time for Jay Medal Soirée on the Rockville Centre Patch calendar
Good morning Rockville Centre! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much new federal money is coming to Rockville Centre police?
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 76, low: 70.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rep. Gillen Joins Rockville Centre Police for Patrol Ride-Along, Reiterates Support for Local Law Enforcement (house.gov) — Rockville Centre residents just saw their police department get a high-profile show of support, as Rep. Laura Gillen joined local officers for a station tour and patrol ride-along. She highlighted over $1 million already secured for village police security cameras and pledged to keep steering federal public-safety dollars to Rockville Centre and neighboring Nassau communities. 
📸 Around Rockville Centre
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville Centre
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Glenn Miller Orchestra →
Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre
7:00 pm - West End Day
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570 - Live Music and DJ's →
Tap Room, 47-51 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre
8:00 pm - SSHS: Fall Sports Begins
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570 - SSHS / SSMS: Physicals and Concussion Testing (SSHS Room 1309/2311)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
7:00 am - School Supply Giveaway w MPact
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
4:30 pm - SSMS: Physicals and Concussion Testing (Nurse's Office / Room 205)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
8:00 am - SSMS: 6th Grade Orientation
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
9:00 am - End of Summer Festival →
369 Green Ave, East Meadow
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday September 5
📣 Rockville Centre Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chair Yoga (Hybrid)
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
9:15 am - Baby Sign Language
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
9:30 am - Preschool Readiness
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
10:45 am - LB Garden Club: Tomatomania
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rockville Centre PatchAM possible:
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
- NYCCE: New York City Cannabis Exchange — (347) 731-4005
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Sunflower Bake Shop — (516) 486-2253
- Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The 'Menopause Face' Is Real, Says Rockville Centre Surgeon in New Book —Roger Horioglu Read on Patch
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lynbrook. Apply here.
- footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Lynbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville Centre here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baldwin
- Best Car Accident Chiropractor Nassau County: Top 10 (2026) (yonkerstimes.com)
Oceanside
- Scott's Five Must-See Matches From The Weekend Of 8/14 – 8/16 (pwponderings.com)
Freeport
- 2019 Honda Pilot For Sale at Carmart One - 516-219-8239 (longisland.com)
- LI Man Convicted Of Selling Cocaine To Undercover Cop In Commack, Melville: DA (patch.com)
- Legislators Mule and Davis Host School Supply Drive in Support of 21st Annual Trimz Barber Shop Cutz for EDU Back-to-School Event (longisland.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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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