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Overcast East Rockaway Board of Education facing shakeup as president won't seek re-election
The East Rockaway Board of Education is in for a major shakeup after President Keith Gamache announced that he would not seek another term, while longtime Trustee Neil Schloth said he had not yet decided if he will run again on May 19.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway businesses and residents prepare for plastic bag ban
Like many local business owners, Kaitlyn Gateson said she has spent many hours researching alternatives in preparation for a new statewide plastic bag ban that will take effect March 1, and she has come up with a plan.
Community rallies around cancer-stricken Lynbrook resident
In her pitched battle against pancreatic cancer, Valerie Fellows is preparing to fly to Switzerland on Sunday for a new treatment that could extend her life, and the Lynbrook community is helping her fight.
Lynbrook officials approve $1.3 million turf fields for Greis Park
The installation of synthetic-turf fields at Greis Park, costing $1.3 million and measuring nearly 122,000 square feet in total, is set to begin in March, and will usher in the start of a major renovation of the park.
NCPD arrests Lynbrook man for alleged DWI
A Lynbrook man was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department on Friday for allegedly driving while intoxicated in South Farmingdale.
Herald Schools
Students are 'All-In' on Human Relations Day at Lynbrook High School
Lynbrook High School’s Student Government Association hosted its annual Human Relations Day on Feb. 13 with great success.
Lynbrook residents shine in race to benefit Australia
A man and woman from Lynbrook recently placed first and second, respectively, at the Nassau County Land Down Under 5K, which benefitted recovery efforts in the wake of Australia’s historic and catastrophic wildfires.
Heralds seek 2020 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2020 and summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long …
Long Islanders advocate for racial justice
As a stay-at-home mother in 2006, Shanequa Levin, of Huntington Station, was feeling stir-crazy. She had two children — ages 4 and 8 at the time — and had just moved to the town in …
Hofstra eyes postseason run
A season removed from losing 18 players, a more veteran Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is fueled for a turnaround.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Babies 35 months with a caregiver are encouraged to come to the Lynbrook Public Library on Feb. 28 at 10:15 a.m. for a class filled with toys and opportunities to socialize.
Leap Day Love in Lynbrook
The Lynbrook Public Library hosts Leap Day Love on Feb. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Yoga for everyone in East Rockaway
Everyone is welcome to the East Rockaway Public Library on March 3 at 6:15 p.m. for yoga.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department.