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Girl Scout Annamarie Malik’s Gold Award project will go toward purchasing benches, bushes and trees at West End School.

A Lynbrook High School student, and Girl Scout in Troop No. 2378, has raised close to $4,000 for a beautification of West End Elementary School as part of her Gold Award project. more

By T.J. Brennan | 7/16/14

The red dots indicate theft and break-ins involving Volkswagens. The blue dots signify other criminal incidents involving thefts from vehicles.

A rash of car break-ins in Lynbrook

A rash of larcenies to vehicles parked in Lynbrook have occurred, with eight such reported incidents from June 23 to 30, according to police. more

By T.J. Brennan | 7/9/14

The Rev. Richard (Rick) Stelter grew up in Malverne and spent time in Lynbrook as a child.

Getting to know the new OLP pastor

T.J. Brennan (TB): How have you found Lynbrook to be in your first few days? The Rev. Richard (Rick) Stelter (FR): I actually lived in Malverne and spent a lot of time in Lynbrook growing up. So, I actually feel like I’ve been here for more than three or four days. I feel like I’m coming back home. I lived in Malverne. I went to Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne. In grammar school, I had a lot of friends in Lynbrook. I used to travel all over. As far as now, people have been very warm and friendly and welcoming. I have nothing to complain about at all. They’re great. more

By T.J. Brennan | 7/2/14

Members of the frank J. BEcker foundation congratulated scholarhip winner Kevin Li at an event held at Angelina’s in Lynbrook. From left were Karen, Peggy, Hilary and Francis Becker, Shanyun, Kevin and Tom Li; Legislator Francis X. Becker, and Ken Jones, who is on the foundation’s selection committee.

Lynbrook resident awarded Frank J. Becker scholarship

The Frank J. Becker Educational Foundation has been giving out scholarships to high school seniors since 1958, and it was no different this year as Kevin Li, Valley Stream South High School’s valedictorian, was presented with $4,000 at Angelina’s restaurant in Lynbrook on June 26 — the same night as his graduation. more

By T.J. Brennan | 7/2/14

Michael Guggino, 10, pitched in the game.

Express team on the right track

The Express of the Challenger’s Division in the Lynbrook Little League may not play against an opponent on the field when the team meets on Saturdays at Greis Park, but the children on the team battle mental and physical disability every day of their lives. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/25/14

Jay Francis Korth and Laura Ryder, holding plaques, were named Lynbrook’s Man and Woman of the Year by the Board of Trustees. Also pictured were Mayor Bill Hendrick, front left, and in the back from left Deputy Mayor Alan Beach and tustees Hilary Becker, Thomas Atkinson and Michael Hawxhurst.

Board names Man and Woman of the Year

Lynbrook Village honored their Man and Woman of the Year for 2014 at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday at Village Hall. Jay Francis Korth and Laura Ryder received the honor based on recommendations from community members. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/25/14

Monsignor Bill Breslawski was greeted outside church by dozens of well-wishers.

Father Bill says goodbye

Parishioners of Our Lady of Peace Church in Lynbrook packed the pews last Sunday for Monsignor Bill Breslawski’s last Mass as pastor. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/25/14

ROK Owners Michael Hawksby, left, Bob D’Urso, center, and Director of Operations Craig D’Urso plan two parties per year to show appreciation the members of ROK Health and Fitness in East Rockaway.

ROK hosts summer kickoff barbecue

The overcast sky didn’t cloud the attendants’ spirits at the fourth annual ROK Health and Fitness Summer Kickoff Barbecue. The barbecue, the owners said, was created to appreciate ROK’s members. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/11/14

Nadine Robinson strums her ukulele, demonstrating some of the music she played at the Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College

East Rockaway seniors present internships

East Rockaway High School held its seventh annual Senior Seminar Job Fair on May 29, where students showcased their internships or projects they completed in the second half of the year to classmates, teachers, administrators and parents. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/11/14

The Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant discharges treated wastewater into the surrounding bays that causes high levels of nitrogen.

Pipe dream quashed by FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has turned down New York state’s request for funding to build an outfall pipe to send wastewater from the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant into the Atlantic Ocean. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/4/14