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Oklahoma!, Irish-Dancing Kings and a Pageant: November at Rockville Centre's Madison Theatre
by Long Island Wave ·The Madison Theatre at Molloy University in Rockville Centre has a full November: the Miss Long Island pageant, Oklahoma!, jazz and an Irish dance Christmas show.
A Corn Maze Lands on North Long Beach Road for Rockville Centre's Little Town Fall Festival
by Long Island Wave ·The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce holds its Little Town Fall Festival Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. on North Long Beach Road, with a corn maze, a scavenger hunt and trunk-a-treat.
A Rockville Centre Seventh Grader's Dyslexia Podcast Wins NPR's National Challenge
by Long Island Wave ·Cora Walsh, a seventh grader at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre, won NPR's 2026 Student Podcast Challenge from nearly 1,500 entries nationwide.
KPOT Is Bringing All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ to Rockville Centre's Old TGI Fridays
by Long Island Wave ·The fast-growing all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot chain lists Rockville Centre as its next Long Island stop, at the old TGI Fridays on Sunrise Highway.
A New Restaurant Is Taking Shape at the Rockville Centre Corner Where Catch 13 Went Dark
by Long Island Wave ·RVC Food Group LLC is preparing a full restaurant and bar at 13 N Park Ave, the Rockville Centre corner dark since Catch 13 closed in April.
Sage & Sea, the Next Act for Rockville Centre's Aperitif Bistro, Is Nearly Ready
by Long Island Wave ·Aperitif Bistro closed in July for a full renovation. It returns as Sage & Sea Coastal Kitchen & Bar, with a September reopening in sight and the bar ready to pour.
The Little Prince Has a Cafe in Rockville Centre Now, and It Opens at 5:30 a.m.
by Long Island Wave ·A Little Prince-themed cafe is open at 239 Sunrise Hwy in Rockville Centre: 5:30 a.m. starts for the LIRR crowd, midnight closes Thursday to Saturday.
Rockville Centre's Craft-Night Studios Can Now Pour the Wine Themselves, a Day Apart
by Long Island Wave ·Modern Terrarium Bar and Wine & Design, both on Village Avenue in Rockville Centre, can now serve drinks at their workshops for the first time, a day apart.
Dodici Is Back: Rockville Centre's Italian Mainstay Since 1992 Reopens Under New Owners
by Long Island Wave ·Dodici, the Italian dining room on Rockville Centre's North Park Avenue since 1992, has reopened under new owners with a ribbon cutting on August 19.
Rockville Centre's Chat Noir Corner Has a Taker, and the Trail Points to Lynbrook's Gourmology
by Long Island Wave ·A restaurant called Gourmand is coming to 230 Merrick Road in Rockville Centre, the corner dark since Chat Noir closed in November.
Best Restaurants in Rockville Centre 🍝
by Long Island WaveLooking for a new location to visit for your next meal? Rockville Centre is full of delicious spots that are worth dining at. Read our list below to learn about some of the best restaurants in Rockville
The Ainsworth Arrives at Rockville Centre
by Long Island WaveThe Ainsworth restaurant chain has opened a location in Rockville Centre, bringing its luxurious menu and further fine dining options to the village. With locations all over from Midtown to Chelsea and even other states…
The Long Island Senior Open Came Down to a Three-Hole Playoff at Rockville Links
by Long Island Wave ·Bob Rittberger won the 2026 Long Island Senior Open at Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre, taking a three-hole playoff over two amateurs after 36 holes.
A Pilates Studio With Heated Mats Is Open on Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park
by Long Island Wave ·That's Hot Pilates runs heated mat classes seven days a week at 1019 Park Blvd in Massapequa Park, its second Long Island studio alongside Rockville Centre.
A Record $425,000 Night for the Free Program That Looks After the Siblings of Sick Kids
by Long Island Wave ·SIBSPlace, the free Rockville Centre program for children whose sibling or parent is seriously ill, raised a record $425,000 at its Arts After Dark gala.
Sup Vietnamese Will Pour in Jericho, and the Corner That Kept Closing Restaurants Gets Its Best Shot Yet
by Long Island Wave ·The pho group behind Stony Brook, Massapequa and Rockville Centre will pour cocktails, wine and beer at 399 Jericho Turnpike, the corner that closed Lisbon Cafe and Cozumel.
Molloy College Announces Drive-in Graduation Ceremony
by Long Island WaveTaking place on May 18 and 19, 2021 will be a unique in-person graduation ceremony conducted by Molloy College in Rockville Centre. The typical ceremony, which would have had families in the audience of Molloy’s Madison…
Boston's Rock and Roll Ice Cream Shop Is Now Scooping a Block From the Mineola LIRR
by Long Island Wave ·Emack & Bolio's, born in a Brookline basement as an after-hours hangout for rock musicians in 1975, is open at 194 Second Street in Mineola.
A March to Remember: The Top Memorial Day Parades on Long Island
by Long Island WaveEmbark on a journey through Long Island's top Memorial Day parades. Discover vibrant displays of community spirit, patriotic grandeur, and profound remembrance, as we salute our fallen
The Best Farmer's Markets on Long Island: Fresh and Local Finds
by Long Island WaveExplore the top farmer's markets on Long Island, where you can find the freshest produce, artisanal goods, and support local farmers. Experience the #LIWAVE of farm-to-table
Farm to Table Paradise: Long Island's Best Farmers Markets for Fresh Local Produce
by Long Island WaveUnearth Long Island's freshest local produce and artisanal delights at the region's top farmers markets. Experience the vibrant flavors and support local
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