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In today's newsletter:

  • How does Rockville Centre's own Molloy stack up nationally for value?
  • How Rockville Centre's first ATM reshaped the way America banks.
  • Why Rockville Centre is today's featured "fact" in a national almanac.

Also on today's calendar: End of Summer Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray t-shower; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These 5 Long Island colleges rank highest in Niche's new 2027 rankings (greaterlongisland.com) — Molloy University in Rockville Centre ranks among Long Island's top colleges in Niche's new 2027 national rankings, earning a B+ overall grade, an A for value, and a standout No. 9 spot nationwide for best value. The piece also compares nearby schools like Stony Brook, Adelphi, Farmingdale, and Hofstra, giving Rockville Centre families a snapshot of how local higher‑ed options stack up on academics, diversity, and affordability.
   

2. Remember the First ATM? It Changed American Banking Forever (amac.us) — Rockville Centre takes center stage in this look back at how the very first U.S. ATM, installed at a Chemical Bank branch in the village in 1969, reshaped everyday banking. The piece traces how that Rockville Centre machine sparked nationwide changes in access to cash, bank hours, security, and the evolution toward today's digital banking.
   

3. Andrews McMeel Almanac for September 02, 2026 (uexpress.com) — Rockville Centre gets a notable shout-out in today's national almanac as the site of the first U.S. ATM, activated at Chemical Bank on September 2, 1969. Alongside that local claim to fame, the entry runs through major historical events, birthdays, and trivia tied to this date in world and U.S. history.
   

4. September 2 in History: World War II Ends, Great Fire of London Starts (riverbender.com) — Amid global milestones like the end of World War II and the Great Fire of London, this date's history also includes Rockville Centre's unique role: hosting the first U.S. ATM at Chemical Bank in 1969. The article weaves that local technological first into a wider story of how September 2 has marked turning points in war, politics, science, and culture.
   

5. Obituaries, Week of September 5, 2026 (thetablet.org) — Sister Rita Smith, OP, who studied at Molloy College in Rockville Centre before a long ministry in education and addiction counseling, has died at age 93 after nearly 74 years as a Sister of St. Dominic. Her life story, rooted in Long Island parishes and schools, highlights how Rockville Centre's Molloy helped prepare her for decades of service to students, families facing addiction, and her religious community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville Centre

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 8
  • RIVERSIDE: Bicycle Safety
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    1:00 pm
  • SSHS: Athletic Booster Club General Members Meeting (SSHS Cafeteria)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • SSMS: Picture Day
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • PTA Presidents Meeting (Admin Board Room)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    9:15 am
  • WILSON: Bicycle Safety Program
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    9:30 am
  • WATSON: Bicycle Safety
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    1:15 pm
  • WILSON: PTA Kickoff
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    5:00 pm
  • COVERT: PTA Meeting (STELLAR Room)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual →
    Village of Malverne, Malverne
    12:00 pm

📣 Rockville Centre Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Superintendent's Conference Day #3
    Roosevelt UFSD All Staff Report to Respective Buildings
    8:30 am
  • Play Hooray
    Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
    10:00 am
  • Port Washington Library →
    Nassau County, NY Calendar
    12:00 pm
  • Boys JV Soccer Home Game vs. Syosset High School
    Roosevelt UFSD 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575, USA
    5:00 pm

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