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A rendering of a 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory.

Lynbrook residents offer mixed reactions to apartments proposed for feather factory site

Lynbrook residents recently offered differing views on a 210-unit apartment complex that has been proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory, with a number favoring it, while others expressed concern over its size and the potential traffic that it might cause. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/21

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and the village board decided to opt out of permitting marijuana sales in the village after it was legalized last week.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to marijuana legalization

The legalization of marijuana in New York state was met last week with mixed reactions from community members and elected officials. more

By Mike Smollins and Peter Belfiore | 4/9/21

Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible and brought rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly.

Bill to provide relief to New York American Water ratepayers stalls in Assembly

Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible while bringing rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly after being approved by the Senate. more

By Mike Smollins and Mike Conn | 4/9/21

The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

Developer proposes apartment complex for site of vacant Mangrove Feather factory in Lynbrook

A developer who is seeking to build a 210-unit apartment complex at the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory has invited the community to take part in two meet-and-greets to learn more about the project and offer input. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/21

Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24.

Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger

Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project on March 4. Construction will begin in the spring and is expected to last three years.

Cuomo approves $439M Bay Park Conveyance Project

Construction on the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project is set to begin in the spring after Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved it on March 4. With the significant milestone completed, Western Bay Constructors Joint Venture was selected as the design-build contractor for the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

East Rockaway Village Trustees Tim O'Hagan and Jack Felbinger and Judge Richard Braverman each received support from the community during an uncontested election on Tuesday.

East Rockaway shows support for candidates in uncontested election

Though East Rockaway hosted an uncontested election, many residents showed their support for the candidates in Tuesday's election. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/16/21

MIchael Hawxhurst was re-elected village trustee, a position he has held since 2009.

New Vision Party sweeps Lynbrook village election

When polls closed in Lynbrook on Tuesday and votes were tallied, Michael Hawxhurst retained his trustee seat, while Laura Ryder was elected to the board and William McLaughlin was re-elected as village justice. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/16/21

Should Cuomo stay or should he go?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under increasing pressure to step aside or resign while investigations into sexual harassment accusations by four women and his administration's handling of data Covid-19 deaths at nursing homes last year are carried out by State Attorney General Letitia James and the Assembly. more

By Herald Staff | 3/16/21

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