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Mostly Cloudy and Windy East Rockaway schools celebrate Red Nose Day virtually
The East Rockaway School District continued its annual celebration of Red Nose Day virtually on May 21. This is the fourth consecutive year the district participated in the fundraising event.
Bay Park plan moves ahead, despite crisis
With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many construction projects in limbo, Nassau County officials are still eying early 2021 to begin building the $408 million Bay Park Conveyance Project.
Teacher to run 203 miles to show support for Lynbrook High School class of 2020
Lynbrook High School business teacher Dr. Benedict Tieniber is showing the class of 2020 how much he cares for them, one mile at a time.
Lynbrook students earn top spot in virtual enterprise social media contest
Although schools are closed, members of Lynbrook High School’s virtual enterprise company, Checkmate, are continuing to showcase their savvy business and social media skills. With the guidance …
New York Elks Lodge No. 1 hosts collection drive for Our Lady of Peace Church in Lynbrook
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On Armed Forces Day, the New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook banded together to show their patriotism and support Our Lady of Peace Church.
'We're behind them'
Grass-roots effort in East Rockaway supports essential workers, food pantries
When they drive through East Rockaway, Lynbrook and other local communities, essential workers don’t have to look far to see how much they’re appreciated.
East Rockaway resident, 7, becomes author
Rhame Avenue Elementary School student, Joseph Petraro, 7, became a published author on March 27. His book, entitled, “The Pumpkin Man vs. The Boogie Man,” is available for purchase …
Lynbrook musician rocking and rolling in red pants with new alum
As the coronavirus pandemic continued to reach its peak in April, Lynbrook resident and musician Daniel Weinkauf dropped his fifth solo album just in time to give parents, teachers and children something to listen to.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway houses of worship go virtual
Nearly three months have passed since many houses of worship in Lynbrook and East Rockaway switched to virtual services to abide by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ban on large gatherings. Over …
Riding the rails amid the Covid-19 pandemic
I never imagined the emptiness. It left me with a sinking feeling, a sense of aloneness that I had not experienced before as I stood on Long Island Rail Road train trestles during the middle of what …
Editorial
New York can learn a lot from South Korea
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to open beaches statewide, including Jones Beach, on Friday. It is a moment we have all eagerly awaited, a symbolic gesture signaling . . .
Editorial
Stay strong, Nassau
Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing.