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Lynbrook Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak and the Board of Education last week approved the creation of a task force to develop plans to return all students to their school buildings if they want to come back.

Lynbrook officials: Remote students can’t come back for now

Lynbrook parents said at the Oct. 14 Board of Education meeting that they were angry that students could no longer return to in-person classes if they wanted, after spending the first quarter online. District officials had previously told parents that students would be given that option at the end of the first marking period, which will end Nov. 13. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/22/20

Kathleen Rice and Douglas Tuman are vying in the Fourth Congressional District.

Douglas Tuman challenges Kathleen Rice in 4th Congressional District

In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Crews placed the highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

New York Islanders and state officials gathered at the future home of the UBS Arena last Friday morning to watch as construction crews placed the highest beam atop the 885-square-foot … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/13/20

Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino was recently the center of controversy for an email he sent in which he said he would not be a "mask Kaiser" in response to criticism of Lynbrook officers not wearing face coverings when dealing with residents.

Lynbrook police chief comes under fire for comments on enforcing officers to wear masks

Lynbrook Police Department Chief Brian Paladino recently caused a stir for his email in response to a complaint about a lack of enforcement of officers wearing face coverings, in which he wrote that he would not be a "mask Kaiser." more

By Mike Smollins | 10/10/20

Elected officials and LIRR administrators gathered at the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station on Wednesday to usher in the completion of a $17.9 million overhaul of the facility.

Officials laud completion of $17.9M project to improve Lynbrook's Long Island Rail Road station

Standing at a lectern on the clean, newly renovated Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station platform on Wednesday surrounded by elected officials, engineers and LIRR officials, Mayor Alan Beach recalled the arduous process it took to complete repairs that were needed there for decades. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/7/20

Incumbent Ed Ra, left, is running for his sixth term against challenger Gary Port.

Gary Port challenges Ed Ra for Assembly District 19 seat

The race for the 19th Assembly District began mid-August when challenger Gary Port announced his candidacy to run against incumbent Edward Ra, who is running for a sixth term. The Herald asked Ra … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/2/20

D.A. issues scathing report on L.B. payout scandal

When he was City of Long Beach manager from 2012 to 2018, Jack Schnirman, now Nassau County’s comptroller, allowed millions of dollars in “improper payments” for accrued sick and … more

By Scott Brinton and Jim Bernstein | 9/30/20

A development firm is seeking to build a condominium project called Parson’s Corners at Lynbrook at the site of a sushi restaurant in the village’s downtown.

Condo project proposed for Lynbrook

A development firm caused a stir in Lynbrook last week when it posted fliers in the neighborhood and revealed plans on social media to build an 18-unit luxury condominium project in the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

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

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