Rockville Centre, known as RVC, is a small town in Nassau County, New York. It is located on the South Shore of Long Island. The population of the town was 24,023 at the 2010 census. Known for its large suburban shopping centers and excellent public schools, this community is a perfect place for families.
Rockville Centre's racial demographics show that the city is predominantly white. However, it is a diverse neighborhood with a large Irish influence and a parade celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The area is also a transit hub and has many excellent restaurants and bars.
The first newspaper in Rockville Centre was the Picket, which ran for 88 years. In 1898, the town's Municipal Electric Light Department opened. The city received its first electric wires, delivering power to homes during the night. The residents were allowed to tap the lines between sundown and dawn. The New York Telephone Company opened its service in the town in 1906. America's first ATM was located in the Chemical Bank, which is also located in Rockville Centre.
The city is considered a mini-Manhattan, with its downtown area being less than three blocks long. The city encourages residents to walk rather than drive, and is looking into installing a trolley system to help people get around. The city is located near Long Beach and Jones Beach, and has a train station that leads directly to New York's Atlantic Terminal and Penn Station.