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Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that will align many local elections, currently held in odd-numbered years, with statewide and federal elections that are held in even-numbered years. The shift aims to increase voter turnout.
Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. more
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From left, former Elks Lodge District Deputy John Nuzzi, Our Lady of Peace volunteers Mae Anne Barrella, Clara Larkin and Florence O’Connor, donation recipient George O. Dowd and former Elks Lodge District Deputy Mark Stuparich worked together to support the Our Lady of Peace food pantry.
Our Lady of Peace teamed up with Elks Lodge this winter
New York Elks Lodge No. 1 provided hunger relief for 20 families in the Lynbrook, East Rockaway and surrounding areas area for the holiday season. more
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The blaze completely destroyed the vehicle, and required a two-hose response from the Lynbrook fire department.
Local firefighters extinguish car blaze
Lynbrook firefighters extinguished a working car fire right outside of Atria Assisted Living on Sunrise Highway.  more
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At the Lynbrook Police Benevolent Association fundraiser for the fire victims were officer Joe Depperman, left, PBA Vice President and officer Rob Meir and officer Steve Rupnick.
Tapping into the community’s compassion
After the fire that broke out on Merrick Road on Dec. 18, displacing 28 people — nearly half of whom are children — it was only a matter of time before Lynbrook residents came to the aid of their neighbors. more
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The local Elks Lodge gave 127 holiday gift bags to each and every veteran of the St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. Together, the gift bags were worth more than $4,000.
Elks Lodge gives gift bags to veterans last month
The New York State Elks Lodge No. 1, in Lynbrook, delivered a gift bag for each and every veteran at St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. more
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Tim Schlameuss’ car was hit by a truck in December 1979. He was touched by the kindness of the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau, and has volunteered there for more than 40 years. He is the Herald’s Person of the Year.
He’s spent 40 years saying thank you
Tim Schlameuss doesn’t remember the accident in 1979 — the truck that came barreling through a red light on Peninsula Boulevard, slamming into his car and nearly killing him; the police who used the Jaws of Life to extract him from his vehicle; the helicopter that airlifted him to the Nassau County Medical Center, even though the EMTs were sure he wouldn’t make it. more
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Senior Evan Russell, right, placed third in South Side’s Frank Giampaolo Tournament in the 190-pound weight class Dec. 16.
South Side/East Rockaway building towards future
The South Side/East Rockaway wrestling team is a lot younger this season and the early results suggest there will be some growing pains this winter, but there is hope that some of the group’s … more
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Brooke Anya, right, and Ally Knights are fired up for the Pride to carry over the momentum from last season’s finish.
Hofstra fueled for CAA success
Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season's late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed. The Pride struggled to a 4-14 … more
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East Rockaway High School senior Hailey Valasquez, center, being honored with the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan Scholarship Award for her focus on community and positive impact on others with members of Jim Adelis’ family, a DHS representative, and other award recipients.
Hailey Velasquez receives the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan scholarship award
East Rockaway School District congratulates high school senior Hailey Velasquez on being recognized with the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan Scholarship Award. more
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The Green Army is a gathering of eco-friendly volunteers who have often held cleanups in East Rockaway. The recent litter collection in Freeport’s Brookside Preserve was the group’s most recent event.
Dozens turn out for annual Brookside Preserve cleanup
A determined group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, converged on Brookside Preserve, in Freeport, late last month to improve the park’s environmental health, one piece … more
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