Delores Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize winning historian and biographer.  She is the author of five best selling biographies and her book, Team of Rivals:the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln is the basis for Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed film Lincoln. She also wrote Wait Till Next Year which is a best selling memoir of growing up in Rockvile Centre.  Doris who started her academic career in the Rockville Centre school system is being honored this year in the 2013 RVC Education Foundation. The gala is belng held on April 20th, 2013 R 6:30 P.M. in the Madison Theater at Malloy College on Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre NY. To purchase tickets, make a donation or place a journal ad please visit www.rvcedfoundation.org. 03/08/2013

 The Rockville Centre School District school improvement bond vote is scheduled for March 19th, 2013.   Only registered voters may participate in the Rockville Centre School improvement bond referendum.  A qualified voter must be:  18 years of age. A resident of the Rockville Centre School District for 30 days prior to the vote.  A U.S. citizen. A duly registered voter. The voting will take place in South Side High School gymnasium, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY. The March 19th school improvement bond referendum will present voters in the Rockville Centre School District with the opportunity to vote on a $45,926,000 bond to fund capital improvements.  Structural additions at South Side High School and Watson Elementary School and district-wide renovations will improve our st... 03/05/2013

  The Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade Annual Breakfast Fundraiser will be held at CJ's at 225 N. Long Beach Road in Rockville Centre NY 11570 on March 10th. 2013.  The all you can eat breakfast will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and children under 10 eat free.  Please cash or checks only payable to Rockville Centre St., Patricks Parade Inc. The three charities that the Parade will help is The Jillian E Daly Foundation, ALS Association Greater NY Chapter and Crosscare Dublin Ireland. The Grand Marshall of this years parade is Thomas Glynn.    03/02/2013

  The Spring selling season has come early this year.  There is a frenzy in the Rockville Centre market and we are seeing many properties going into contract and fewer homes entering the market. Today in Rockville Centre there are only 72 homes in the Rockville Centre school district on the market actively for sale.  This is a 25% reduction in the normal volume of homes for sale .  This is creating buyer competition and the movement of homes into contract. My advice for anyone thinking of selling is don't let this unique time in the market pass you by.   02/05/2013

Today at work someone who belongs to the Rockville Centre Lions Club stopped in the office.  I was happy to see her and asked what brought her out on a gray January day. Well she had come to give me a certificate for fifteen years of service to the Lions Organization.  I had no idea it was that long.   This orgainization does amazing fund raising and all proceeds go to charity.  The members are all hard working and dedicated to growing the club and do great work for the people of Rockville Centre.   01/16/2013

The third quarter market report for closed transactions for Rockville Centre NY is   FieldCountMean(Average)MedianModeLowHigh Listing Price 41 $663,934 $599,000 $599,000 $121,500 $1,595,000 Original Price 41 $704,924 $639,000 $649,000 $140,000 $1,595,000 Sold Price 41 $625,446 $575,000 $520,000 $122,199 $1,387,500 % Difference 41 5.64 4.8 0 -0.6 21.6 Taxes 41 $12,665 $11,265 7160.98 7160.98 27050.08 Bedrooms 41 3.8 4 4 2 6 Baths 41 2.5 2.5 2.5 1 4 Days On Market 41 118 106 106 3 384 (Calculations are done excluding zero-values except for %Difference) Counts FieldValueCount Town Rockville Centre 41 Zip 11570 41 Zone 6 41 County N 41 Last Status Change CL 41 Style Cape 7 Colonial 22 Duplex 1 Exp Cape 2 Exp Ranch 1 Ranch 2 Split 3 Tudor 2 Victorian 1 01/14/2013

  In 2012 there were twelve homes in Rockville Centre that sold for a million dollars or more. Ten of the homes were colonialsl and two were tudors.  The following is a list of the homes and what they sold for.   5 Buckingham Rd. $1,010,200 139 Roxen Rd $1,062,500 42 Vassar Pl. $1,179,000 3 Reeve Rd $1,085,000 25 Woodgreen Pl $1,050,000 12 Canterbury Rd $1,180,000 36 Forestdale Rd. $1,200,000 127 Roxen Rd $1,300,000 41 Devon Rd $1,425,000 15 Briarwood Ct. $1,387,500 01/02/2013

  This Old Canterbury Center Hall Colonial is located on a desirable residential street in the Village of Rockville Centre NY. The dual fireplace opens to the formal living room and the sundrenched den.  The kitchen and breakfast nook have been updated. The main level floor plan lends itself beautifully to either formal or relaxed entertaining. 12/10/2012

Well, I've been looking everywhere.  Just can't seem to find a short term rental apartment/home near Rockville Centre, NY.  I'm calling all AR friends and acquaintances.  HELP!  We need a 2 bedroom furnished place to stay the week after Christmas.  Will most likely stay through New Year's Day.  Dates are flexible.  We have a small dog-very well trained!  But we will be at my son's house all day with the dog so it will only be at night.  If you know of anything, please let me know.  Thanks! 12/07/2012

  The annual breakfast with Santa's helpers will be on Sunday December 16, 2012 at the Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Road in Rockville Centre NY. This annual event is one of the Rec Center's most popular events.  All faiths are invited to join the elves who serve pancakes, cereal, juice, milk, rolls and bagels. After eating "Vixen's Fixin's" kids may visit Santa or have a picture taken with Rudolph and Frosty. Deadlines for tickets is December 10 for one of three seatings at 9:15, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.  The fee is $6 per person and tickets are available at the Rec Center.   12/05/2012

  The Rockville Centre Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is an evening of song and fellowship that officially opens the holiday season.  This year the tree lighting will be on Thursday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m  on the Village Green, Maple and Lee Avenues. Santa and his helpers will be on hand to add to the festivities.     12/04/2012

  The Village of Rockville Centre and American Legion Pst #303 will host ceremonies including casting a wreath on the water at Mill River Park on Friday December 7th beginning at 10:45 a.m.  They will be honoring the courage and sacrifice of American troops who defended Pearl Harbor in 1941. Everyone is invited to Post #303 at 197 Maple Avenue for food and refreshments after the ceremony. 12/04/2012

  All of us at Century 21 Sherlock Homes want to wish you and Happy Thanksgiving.  We wish all our friends and neighbors a warm and peaceful Thanksgiving.   In order for the Staff to celebrate with their loved ones the office will close:   Wednesday 11/21/12 at 1 p.m Thursday 11/22/12 Friday 11/23/12 we will open at 1 p.m. Please drive carefully and remember our neighbors less fortunate than us. 11/21/2012

  Open House on Sunday 11/18/12 from 1 to 3 p.m. 27 Lawrence Place, Rockville Centre NY 11570  This stunning center hall Colonial  has five bedrooms all on the second level.  The master suite has a beautiful master bath.  The updated eat in kitchen, formal living room, formal dining room and large family room offer an open floor plan for easy entertaining.   11/17/2012

This is a shout out for anyone in the area that knows of a company that would be available to help my son and his family.  A very large oak tree has fallen on his house.  It is still on his roof.  Since it is not affecting power lines (thankfully!) he will have to have it removed by a private company. If anyone in the area knows of a company/individual that can help, please let me know.  His house is a two story house so I'm thinking a truck with a lift will be needed.  My daughter in law is 8.5 months pregnant and they have a two year old. So many are in need in this area.  Many in greater need than my family, however I am hopeful that we can still find someone to help. Blessings to all. 10/29/2012

    The 35th Annual 10K, 6.2 mile road race and the 5K, 3.1 mile road race both begin Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. on Park Avenue north of Sunrise Highway, NOT in front of the Fantasy Theater as in previous years. Race day registration is at the Village  Hall, One College Place and North Park Avenue and costs $30 for the 10K and $25 for the 5K. The course is flat and fast and will follow a somewhat altered route in order to avoid construction on Maple Avenue. The race will be run rain or shine. The one-mile Family Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Front Street behind the LIRR station. The entry fee is $10. For information call 678-9339. 10/28/2012

  Open House Sunday October 28th, 2012 from 12 to 2 p.m. at 88 Allen Road in Rockville Centre NY 11570 This New Canterbury Colonial has all the traditional detailing that is a hallmark of the Village.  It is located on a beautiful tree lined residential street in the heart of New Canterbury with award winning schools.   10/26/2012

  The Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Road in Rockville Centre NY is accepting food donations.  Donations of canned and dry goods as well as frozen turkeys are needed.   The food is distributed to the needy in our community. Please bring your donations from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. to the Recreation Center before Thanksgiving. For further information please call 516-766-1029.   10/26/2012

  RVC Gourmet Deli & Catering is located at 209 N. Long Beach Road in Rockville Centre, NY 11570. The deli is owned and operated by long time Rockville Centre residents.  It's always a great thing to support a local business that supports other local business's. That said it is also a fabulous deli with an amazing selection of fresh cold cuts, fresh made hot soups, salads and a huge assortment of specialty items.  Another nice feature is the ability to have a bite to eat right there.  There is a fairly decent size dining area.  We have had a number of open houses catered from the RVC Gourmet Deli and have never been disappointed. Stop by and have breakfast, order lunch or pick up dinner.  The deli is open seven days a week. For more information call 516-442-3717 or check out the website... 10/19/2012

  Open House Sunday - October 14th, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stunning Center Hall Colonial with the Hallmark Detailing the Village is famous for.  Banded diagonal hardwood floors, built ins and stained glass windows are just a small example. The walk up third floor has two rooms and a full bath.  This three bedroom, three and a half bath home is located on a pretty tree lined residential street.  The home has been impeccably maintained and is now ready for a new family's memories.   10/09/2012