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Tim O’Hagan was sworn in as an East Rockaway village trustee by Mayor Bruno Romano, joined by O’Hagan’s wife, Kristen, and Trustees Richard Bilello and Gordon Fox, in June 2019.

Uncontested village election set for East Rockaway on Sept. 15

Polls will be open in East Rockaway for a special election on Sept. 15 as Trustee Tim O’Hagan runs unopposed. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/10/20

New York American Water has postponed its planned Sept. 1 rate hike to Jan. 1, 2021.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway officials react to New York American Water rate hike postponement

Amid an outcry from residents and elected officials, New York American Water officials announced they were postponing a rate hike that was set to take effect on Sept. 1. The decision came after the utility took part in discussions with the state Department of Public Service and decided against moving ahead with the increase as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/10/20

Many athletes and coaches have expressed disappointment over the postponement of fall sports.

Fall sports postponed for Lynbrook, East Rockaway

With the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents unanimously voting to delay the start of high school sports until January, many Lynbrook and East Rockaway athletes, coaches and families expressed their disappointment. more

By Julia Swerdin | 9/3/20

New York American Water customers will see a rate hike on Sept. 1, which has caused residents and elected officials to question whether it should happen amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New York American Water rate hike to hit Lynbrook area customers on Sept. 1

New York American Water has a planned rate hike that will take effect Sept. 1. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/27/20

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Board of Commissioners Chairman Austin Graff said the board was able to secure a 1 percent tax cut in its $8.9 million budget for 2021.

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 OKs $8.9M budget

With the Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 election fast approaching next month, the district’s board of dommissioners finalized its $8.9 million 2021 budget, which will include a 1 percent tax cut for the community. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/27/20

Work on $1.3 million turf fields in Greis Park has begun and is nearing completion.

Turf fields start to take shape in Greis Park in Lynbrook

Work is progressing rapidly on $1.3 million turf fields that village officials approved as a way to enhance Greis Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/21/20

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, at lecturn, and developer Anthony Bartone were presented with Smart Growth Awards from Vision Long Island on Aug. 6 for the forthcoming Cornerstone at Yorkshire project. Beach spoke about the importance of the project.

Lynbrook mayor, developer honored for upcoming Cornerstone at Yorkshire project

Standing at the site that once housed the controversial Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn on Aug. 6, Mayor Alan Beach and developer Anthony Bartone accepted Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Award in front of a construction site and mounds of dirt where a luxury apartment complex will soon stand. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/21/20

A tribute to late Lynbrook Mayor Gene Scarpato

Gene Scarpato was a singular, special human being. He was friendly, determined, and tenacious yet humble, while also being community-minded and a great family man. More than anything else, he was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He worked tirelessly for the village with his wife Virginia always at his side. more

By Dr. Morrey A. Forman | 8/13/20

L.I. Democratic lawmakers seek stimulus talks with McConnell

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Rep. Tom Suozzi on Wednesday called on Republican senators to work with the Democratically led House of Representatives to pass another round of economic stimulus, only … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/29/20

Baruch Shemtov, above, center, hosted a virtual town hall meeting about the Belmont Park arena project with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, UBS Executive Vice Chairman Brian Hull, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and The Azoff Company Chairman Irving Azoff.

Isles’ future home named UBS Arena

As the New York Islanders gear up for the National Hockey League playoffs starting Aug. 1, the name of their future home at Belmont Park was made official Wednesday, when UBS announced its exclusive … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Melissa Koenig | 7/22/20

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