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The school year is in full swing, and for students and teachers in the Rockville Centre school district, that means a fresh start — new faces, classrooms and courses.

Nassau County Police report that two fatal car accidents took place along Peninsula Boulevard in Rockville Centre on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Ken Dyer, 61, has led the Episcopal church choir for the past 25 years and has established a repertoire ranging from classical works by composers such as Bach to the hymns, spirituals and choral compositions of the 20th century.

The 5th annual bake sale fundraiser in memory of Jamison Novello will take place on Sept. 16, at 35 Burtis Ave. in Rockville Centre. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Jamison Novello scholarship fund at the Broadway Dance Center.

Robin Wilson, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Gin Blossoms — and current frontman for The Smithereens — will join the ranks of Long Island legends lBilly Joel, Joan Jett, Carole King, Twisted Sister, Public Enemy and countless others when he is inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Friday.

Hundreds gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last week to pay their respects to Robert Dillon.

Soirée Under the Stars has set an ambitious goal this year to raise $1 million. And it all starts Saturday, Sept. 23 at The Lannin — the newly renovated venue at East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre has 100 days to reach an agreement with more than 600 people who have come forward with claims of child sexual abuse.

Charles Elmore, who died on June 24 at age 89, was remembered for his years of military service and his dedication to the Rockville Centre Fire Department for more than 50 years.

Rockville Centre Police Commissioner James Vafeades will step down at the end of the month, after five years as head of the department.