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Village officials and developers are eying November to raze the vacant former Mangrove Feather factory. It will be replaced by a 210-unit apartment complex in a project that could cost as much as $100 million.

Lynbrook to bid farewell to feather factory in November

Developers and village officials are eyeing November as the demolition date for the vacant former Mangrove Feather factory building, which will end more than a decade of attempts to repurpose the structure. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/18/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday. He will leave office in 14 days.

Governor Cuomo announces resignation amid sexual harassment allegations

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation on Tuesday, catching New Yorkers off guard, particularly after he began his roughly 20-minute-long speech with a seemingly defiant tone, calling himself a fighter. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/10/21

Developer Anthony Bartone, fourth from near left, and John Fraser-Mifsud, the North Division vice president for Daikin, third from near left, were honored at the Mayor’s Golf Outing on Monday. Joining them were, from left, Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst, Trustees Robert Boccio, Laura Ryder and Ann Marie Reardon, Mayor Alan Beach and Jeff Greenfield, who helped organize the event.

Golf outing honors two, raises money for Lynbrook Community Chest

Under sunny skies Monday, village residents, elected officials and business owners hit the links for a cause at the Mayor’s Golf Outing at the Hempstead Golf & Country Club, where a local businessman and developer were honored. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/5/21

Elected officials have been vocal in pushing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down in light of his alleged sexual misconduct.

State, federal and county officials call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation in wake of scandal

County and state officials joined a chorus of voices across the country that have called for the immediate resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after New York’s Attorney General Letitia James released a blockbuster report Tuesday detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by the governor. more

By Jim Bernstein and Mike Smollins | 8/4/21

GOP D.A. candidate takes aim at Kaminsky

Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who this week was named the Nassau Republican’s nominee for county district attorney, wasted no time on calling out what she sees as her opponent’s chief … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

Future renters have begun leasing apartments at the Cornerstone at Yorkshire apartment complex, which is being built on the former site of the much-maligned Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn and is expected to be completed by November.

Developers eye November for Cornerstone apartment opening in Lynbrook

The Cornerstone at Yorkshire apartment complex, which began leasing to future renters July 5, should be open by November, its developers say. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/21/21

Daryl Altman and Robert Shepard won a $50,001 settlement from the Village of Lynbrook after they had their beehive and some 20,000 bees confiscated in 2017, but they are seeking $75,000 more in legal fees from the village.

Village of Lynbrook stung by $50K settlement

A couple who had their beehive confiscated by officials in 2017 recently reached a $50,001 settlement with the Village of Lynbrook. The case continues, though, as they seek damages for the legal fees that they have incurred. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/15/21

Part of the Nassau County Legislature’s 2021-24 Capital Improvement Plan will focus on restoration of the Western Bays.

Nassau County allocates funds to restore the Western Bays

The Nassau Legislature recently approved the county’s 2021-24 capital improvement plan, part of which will focus on the restoration of the Western Bays. The initiative includes investments in infrastructure, environmental protection and economic development. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/7/21

Former East Rockaway village and school board Trustee Dr. Richard Meagher died on June 25, at age 82. He left his mark on the community in many ways through volunteering.

East Rockaway bids farewell to community man Richard Meagher

Whether Dr. Richard Meagher was involved in East Rockaway village politics, volunteering for a variety of local organizations or serving in the school district, he would do just about anything to help East Rockaway, family members and friends said. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/7/21

The Lynbrook village board unanimously approved a 201-unit apartment complex for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory at its meeting Monday night.

Village board OKs apartment complex for site of former feather factory

The Lynbrook village board on Monday unanimously voted to approve a developer’s plans to build a 201-unit apartment complex at the site of the vacant former Mangrove Feather factory. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/21

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