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No swearing-in for Long Beach police commissioner

Ron Walsh, a high-ranking veteran Nassau County police officer, was to be sworn in Friday as Long Beach’s new top cop after a farewell ceremony at Nassau police headquarters. Instead, … more

By James Bernstein | 1/14/21

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents decry rioting at the Capitol

The riot perpetrated by a mob of insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol on the afternoon of Jan. 6 spurred plenty of local reaction. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/14/21

One major project that is slated to be completed by the end of 2021 in Lynbrook is the Cornerstone at Yorkshire apartment complex, which is under construction.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway officials eye major projects in new year

After a challenging 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lynbrook and East Rockaway officials and civic leaders are looking toward a 2021 full of projects and goals. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/21

The Lynbrook village board unanimously approved an 18-unit apartment complex at 161 Union Ave., where there is now a sushi restaurant.

Lynbrook board OKs condo project

The Lynbrook village board voted unanimously Monday to approve an 18-unit condominium complex at 161 Union Ave., where a sushi restaurant now operates. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/24/20

County officials are seeking a $503 million federal infrastructure stimulus to complete the Bay Park Conveyance Project and 11 other major infrastructure projects.

County seeks federal funds for Bay Park project

County officials and labor leaders have requested a $503 million federal infrastructure stimulus package to help fund the completion of the Bay Park Conveyance Project and 11 other infrastructure projects across the county. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/18/20

Island Harvest President and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner spoke about food insecurity with town officials at a food distribution event last Friday.

Island Harvest to distribute food to those in need

Hempstead Town officials handed out hundreds of boxes of food to Elmont residents in need last Friday, and announced a new program with Island Harvest to ensure that nobody within the town goes … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/15/20

at a news conference with elected officials on Dec. 10, Deborah Salant spoke about how she donated two cemetery plots to families of Covid victims.

Franklin Square woman transfers burial rights to Covid victims

When Deborah Salant heard that victims of the coronavirus pandemic were being stored in refrigerated trucks in New York City, she knew she wanted to donate her family’s two burial plots at … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/15/20

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach appeared at the virtual Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit on Dec. 2 and spoke about initiatives the village has taken to help residents and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach discusses coronavirus recovery at Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit

At Vision Long Island’s 19th annual Smart Growth Summit, which was held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach was one of many mayors and town supervisors who spoke about overcoming difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

Residents have joined elected officials in speaking out against potential Long Island Rail Road rate hikes proposed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

LIRR riders in Lynbrook, East Rockaway bemoan rate hike proposal

Many local residents and elected leaders say they are angry that transit officials are mulling a Long Island Rail Road fare increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved Western Bays Constructors as the design-build team for the Bay Park Conveyance Project.

Bay Park Conveyance Project moves ahead

The Nassau County Legislaure unanimously voted on Nov. 25 to approve a design-build contract between the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation and Western Bays Constructors for the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project. more

12/3/20

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