In a quiet corner of Lynbrook North Middle School, students have created a unique space for empathy and connection: a Social-Emotional Lending Library. Launched during Mental Health Awareness Month, the student-led initiative offers over 75 books in English and Spanish exploring identity, resilience, and belonging—turning reading into a powerful tool for emotional and inclusivity.
East Rockaway voters approved a $250,000 boost to the district’s capital reserve fund on May 20, allowing for completion of the High School Cupola Replacement project by September 2025. The renovation, which includes restoring the original bell and replacing weather-damaged materials, brings the total project budget to $563,000 — with no added tax impact to residents.
Lynbrook paid tribute to its veterans with a heartfelt two-day Patriots’ Weekend celebration. Residents gathered at Greis Park on Sunday for live music, a picnic hosted by Mayor Alan Beach, and family-friendly entertainment. The remembrance continued on Monday with the annual Memorial Day parade and a Doughboy service honoring those who served.
East Rockaway honored its veterans during the 2025 Memorial Day parade, which featured local organizations and community groups marching through the village. Starting at the V.F.W. Hall on Main Street, the parade followed a route along Atlantic Avenue and Center Avenue before concluding with a solemn ceremony at Memorial Park.
Plainedge never trailed, but no lead was safe for the Red Devils against never-say-die Lynbrook in Thursday’s Nassau Class C boys’ lacrosse quarterfinal playoff matchup. Senior Brian …
Voters in Lynbrook and East Rockaway approved school budgets and elected four Board of Education in uncontested races during Tuesday’s elections. Lynbrook voters approved the …
At East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, art teachers Kelly Cabasso and Kristie Galante aren’t just educators — they’re creative collaborators whose shared ion for personal and professional artistry fuels both their classrooms and their own evolving practices. With over a decade of teaching together, the duo brings a dynamic blend of photography, painting, and inspiration to their students and to the local art community.
Businesses across Lynbrook and Long Island are facing mounting pressure as the latest wave of import tariffs, largely targeting goods from China and other countries, forces local owners to raise prices, scale back spending, and reconsider long-term plans. From food imports to electronics and seasonal goods, companies are warning that the real cost of tariffs is being ed directly to U.S. consumers and workers.
The Lynbrook girls’ lacrosse team is trying to break a 10-year absence from Adelphi. Off to a flying 10-3 start, bolstered by a formidable offense, coach Joe LaBarbera is aiming to get to the Nassau County final …
Whether you're in the mood for live theater, outdoor shopping, or staying informed on local issues, there's something for everyone happening around town. Here are three events coming up this week:
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I have spoken directly with impacted families, caregivers and personal assistants about the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, and their frustrations, fears and concerns are not falling on deaf ears.
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Currently, roughly 30 percent of a Liberty customer’s bill is made up of taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself.
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Every May for more than 60 years, the United States has taken the time to celebrate a crucial force in its economy: the small-business owner. This year during National Small Business Week, May 4 to …
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A simple text, “Hey, how’s it going, dude?” and I could have been seeing my friends every weekend. And for many young people, this connection is something that we’re all deeply missing.