Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . .
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12/14/23
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John Lennon asked us all a question many years ago: So this is Christmas, and what have you done?
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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12/22/22
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Holiday shopping season is upon us, and whether you’re a shopper who plans ahead or a last-minute scrambler, Main Streets have everything you need to complete your list.
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By Mark Nolan
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12/1/22
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A special Christmas message from the Rev. Mark Lukens of Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway.
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By The Rev. Mark Lukens
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12/22/21
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This holiday season was extra festive for East Rockaway resident Josh Warner, as he appeared on the HGTV show “The Biggest Little Christmas Showdown” on Dec. 4.
The showdown is a …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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12/10/20
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Back in 2013, members of the Lynbrook Fire Department produced and filmed a Christmas tree safety video in Wilcox Alley on the border of Greis Park in Lynbrook.
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12/3/20
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It’s amazing how the experience of Christmas changes with age. I’m sure this is true whatever your religious holiday tradition is, but I can speak with authority only about Christmas. When we’re little . . .
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By John O'Connell
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12/21/19
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Spirits were bright and the holiday spirit was in the air as East Rockaway and Lynbrook each hosted holiday celebrations last week.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/12/19
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Upon hearing the news, my thoughts immediately turned to Chapter One of Rachel Carson’s famed 1962 book “Silent Spring,” which is said to have singlehandedly launched the environmental movement in the United States.
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10/25/19
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Just in time for the holiday season, Lynbrook resident Frank Scafuri has released a holiday tune.
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By Melissa Koenig
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11/29/18
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