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Daniel Ambrosio and Andrea Wong were named Lynbrook’s Man and Woman of the Year, respectively, at the village board meeting on June 3.

Volunteers named Lynbrook Man, Woman of the Year

Daniel Ambrosio and Andrea Wong are always helping out their community — whether it’s by coaching local sports teams, serving in the Lynbrook Fire Department or volunteering at Our Lady of Peace, they never pass up an opportunity to lend a hand. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/13/19

Nassau names 15 sites for early voting

State and local officials announced at a news conference last Friday the 15 locations in Nassau County that will be used as early-voting sites before the general election on Nov. 5. In January, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/13/19

A rendering of what the upgraded Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station will look like when the $17.9 million project to revamp it is completed in 2020.

$17.9 million Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station overhaul to begin in late June

For the first time in about 30 years, upgrades will begin on Lynbrook’s Long Island Rail Road station at the end of June. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/6/19

Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.

Brianna’s Law passes in Senate

Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

The Lynbrook Police Department strives for safer streets

A guest column from Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino about driving safely in the village. more

By Brian Paladino | 5/22/19

Lynbrook School District voters approved its $88 million budget plan for the 2019-20 school year.

Lynbrook School District's $88M budget for 2019-20 passes, incumbents win Board of Education race

Lynbrook School District voters on Tuesday approved the proposed $88 million budget for the 2019-20 school year and re-elected incumbents President William Belmont and Trustee Heather Hanson to the … more

By Mike Smollins | 5/21/19

East Rockaway voters approved the district's $40.2 million budget for the 2019-20 school year.

Voters approve $40.2M budget, elect challengers over incumbents for East Rockaway Board of Education

Voters approved the East Rockaway School District's $40.2 million budget for 2019-20 and elected challengers Kristen O'Hagan and Peter McNally to the Board of Education over fellow challenger Theresa Devlin and incumbent Kristin Ochtera. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/21/19

Support Lynbrook, East Rockaway school budgets

At a time when district administrators are striving to enhance school safety and increase the quality of programs — while holding the line on taxes — it is as important as ever to support school budgets. more

5/16/19

Vote for Kristin Ochtera, Theresa Devlin in East Rockaway

Though all four candidates bring their own excellent ideas to the Board of Education, Kristin Ochtera and Theresa Devlin are the right choices for the future of East Rockaway. more

5/16/19

Re-elect William Belmont, Heather Hanson in Lynbrook

Board of Education President William Belmont and Trustee Heather Hanson have diligently served the students of the Lynbrook School District and deserve to be re-elected to the board. more

5/16/19

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