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Kids at St. Raymond’s Church singing a song about how to build a snowman

Kids perform in their annual Winter Wonderland event

Preschoolers from InterCommunity Nursery School brought back their Winter Wonderland event last month. This yearly event is a showcase for the kids who attend the Lynbrook preschool to perform … more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/23/24

Lynbrook woman remembers late brother, the 'Origami Man'

In Lynbrook, one doesn’t have to go too far to find the works of the late “Origami Man.” more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/22

East Rockaway resident Joe Petraro has authored two children’s books and donated to many community initiatives, while also raising funds to build a well in Nigeria. Above, Joe with his mother, Anne, and father, Ozzie.

East Rockaway author, 8, funds well in Africa

At 8 years old, Joe Petraro has accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime. He is a twice-published author, has helped the Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities in many ways, and also funded a well in Nigeria to bring clean water to villagers. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/21/21

A bittersweet farewell for St. Raymond School in East Rockaway

The annual St. Raymond Parish carnival was a bittersweet event this year, as it marked the final day for the school before it permanently closed amid lowered enrollment accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Students, administration, alumni and parents celebrated the emotional final day for the school on June 18, the last day of classes. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/24/21

Dozens gathered outside St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last Sunday to protest the closures of three Catholic schools.

Parents rally amid impending Catholic school closures

The impending closures of three Catholic schools have sparked an outcry from a number of parents and parishioners. Due to declining enrollment and revenue, the Diocese of Rockville Centre will close … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/22/21

St. Thomas is one of several area Catholic schools that have closed in the past year.

Enrollment declining, St. Thomas the Apostle School to close in June

After 61 years in West Hempstead, St. Thomas the Apostle School will close at the end of the school year. Since 2015, nursery school through eighth-grade student enrollment had declined 35 … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/25/21

Parents and students attended Mass last Sunday at St. Agnes Catholic Cathedral, in Rockville Centre, in the hope that they might find out why the diocese will close St. Raymond School, in East Rockaway, in June.

Community angry over planned closing of St. Raymond School in East Rockaway

Many community members are upset after The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that the St. Raymond School will close in June. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/25/21

Lynbrook residents, Mayy and Charles Levato, on their Wedding Day. They are now both 92 and have been married for 67 years.

Different perspectives on Valentine’s Day

While some people are accustomed to spending Valentine’s Day with a spouse or a partner, there are many people who have never celebrated the holiday because they have chosen to live a life of … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 2/25/21

East Rockaway resident Joseph Petraro, 7, raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale.

East Rockaway Cub Scout raises $10K with popcorn sales

A young East Rockaway resident raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/24/20

After the coronavirus pandemic forced them to cancel their big wedding last Friday, John and Danielle Garren decided to get married in a “socially distant” ceremony in front of eight people in Danielle’s parents’ East Rockaway backyard.

Couple hosts wedding in East Rockaway backyard after canceling big party over coronavirus concernts

When John and Danielle Garren got engaged in 2018, they pictured a large wedding surrounded by about 100 family members and friends at St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway, followed by a reception at Watermill Catering in Smithtown. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/1/20

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