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East Rockaway hosts an uncontested election on Tuesday.
East Rockaway candidates address the issues ahead of uncontested village election
Polls will be open at the Charles H. Formont Senior Center for an uncontested village election on March 16. Ahead of the election, the candidates discussed their goals. more
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With coronavirus cases climbing in Lynbrook Schools, Class Night was still set for March 12 as the Herald went to press. In 2019, seniors Daniel Schneider, left, played Fozzie Bear and Richie Wiate was Kermit during a performance of “The Muppet Show.”
Covid-19 cases climbing at Lynbrook High School
The once-bustling halls of Lynbrook High School thin each day as coronavirus cases rise, and dozens of students — contact-traced or merely avoiding exposure — stay home from school. more
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Lynbrook hosts a contested election on Tuesday.
Three candidates vie for two Lynbrook village trustee seats Tuesday
Three candidates will vie for two seats on the Lynbrook village board of trustees in next Tuesday’s election. The Herald recently asked them about the issues facing the village. more
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CVS is offering the Covid-19 vaccine at a number of local sites.
CVS expanding Covid-19 vaccine availability in Nassau
CVS pharmacies are now expanding community access to the Covid-19 vaccine at the following sites within the Heralds’ coverage area: Baldwin Bellmore Cedarhurst East Rockaway Glen … more
Lynbrook High School Principal Joseph Rainis chaired the High School Committee, which was part of a task force tapped to develop plans to bring back all students for in-person instruction, which will start with LHS seniors on Monday. Above, Rainis at a school event before the pandemic began.
Lynbrook High School to welcome back class of 2021 in person
To bring more students back for in-person learning at Lynbrook High School, officials announced that all seniors would be invited back to the building starting Monday. more
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Above, from left, Kerrie and Mike Habert, Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Bill Vincent, Bryan and Lisa Lanzello and Mayor Alan Beach after a fundraiser garnered $45,000 for the Lynbrook Knights of Columbus.
Group's Facebook raffles raise $85K for Lynbrook businesses
In recent months, Bryan and Lisa Lanzello and Mike and Kerrie Habert have had Lynbrook residents buzzing on social media with their Facebook raffles, which have grown in popularity and raised more than $80,000 for local businesses. more
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Liam Schorr, 15, a sophomore at Lynbrook High School, has helped in many ways during the pandemic, including volunteering to help seniors register for their Covid vaccinations.
Lynbrook teen makes a difference by helping seniors during Covid-19 pandemic
When Covid-19 cases began to climb locally, Lynbrook resident Liam Schorr didn’t hesitate to help his community. more
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East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill
Proposed bill would help Covid-19 first responders
A push has been made for legislation that would help health care workers and volunteer first responders who served on the front lines during the Covid-19 pandemic repay their student loan debt. more
Mason Benvenuto, a Lynbrook High School senior girls’ varsity lacrosse and basketball player, said she was excited to reunite with her teammates to compete again.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway athletes prepare for return of sports
Denied the opportunity to play for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, Lynbrook and East Rockaway students were gearing up for a return to competition, with practices in several sports set to begin on Monday and games and matches starting as early as Feb. 8. more
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East Rockaway resident Lee Anne Bisogno-Chiulli, center, with her daughter, Kate, 15, and her husband, Dominick, has been writing inspirational quotes on the sidewalk outside her East Rockaway home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
East Rockaway resident's sidewalk inspiration lifts spirits
For months, joggers, dog walkers, motorists and other passersby have stopped and gazed at a sidewalk on Roosevelt Avenue in East Rockaway. Their curiosity has been sparked by Lee Anne Bisogno-Chiulli, who has written inspirational quotes there to lift the community’s spirits during the pandemic. more
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