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Melina Serra, sixth from left above, with her Lynbrook Middle School baseball teammates, at the squad’s first game last month.

Melina Serra joins baseball team, making history

Melina Serra, middle schooler, is the first female athlete to join the Lynbrook Middle School baseball season. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/3/24

East Rockaway High School junior Emily Perez’s photograph ‘Bright Future' took first place in the Photojournalism category of the Photographic Federation of Long Island Youth Showcase competition.

Students win awards in photography competition

Three East Rockaway High School students were awarded at the Photographic Federation of Long Island Youth Competition last month. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/3/24

Students at Lynbrook South Middle School put their mathematical intelligence to the ultimate test for the American Mathematics Competition.

Middle schoolers take on advanced math test

Twenty students from Lynbrook North and South middle schools challenged themselves to put their mathematical intelligence to the ultimate test as part of the American Mathematics Competition. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/3/24

The combined Rockville Centre/East Rockaway/Hewlett Nassau County High School junior varsity championship team, from bottom left, Zain Khan, George Chikvanaia, Ryder Borriello, Efraim Ilyaich, Matthew Prezioso, Nathan Sobel, Nathan Bouskila; from second row left, Christopher Buccino, Andrew Morizio, Michael Goldstein, Dominick Lord, Gevin Cook, Cooper Goldspiel; from top row left, Coach Tim McManus, Coach Andrew Pennecke, Joseph Hunsberger, Ethan Epstein, Chase Oliverio, John Coletti, Edahn Shapir and Coach Andrew Prezioso.

Blended team combines on a championship

The Rockville Centre/East Rockaway/Hewlett junior varsity ice hockey team claimed the Nassau Country championship in March, just two years after joining forces as a team. more

By Parker Schug | 5/3/24

On March 22, Superintendent of Schools James DeTommasso recognized 66 members of the East Rockaway Schools staff who have dedicated 20 or more years of service to the district.

Staff honored for their dedication to the district

Superintendent of Schools James DeTommasso recognized 66 members of the East Rockaway Schools family who have dedicated 20 or more years of service to the district. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/3/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Rachel and Ronald Collura with their family at this year’s annual Cooking for a Cure fundraiser.

Colluras take stage at Cooking for a Cure

East Rockaway's Ronald and Rachel Collura, along with their family, were honored at the annual Cooking for a Cure diabetes fundraiser. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/19/24

Carol Hassett, president of the Malverne American Legion Auxiliary, speaking at this year’s Walk-A-Thon at Greis Park.

Community members walk for homeless veterans

Lynbrook and Malverne's American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Walk-A-Thon in Greis Park to raise money for homeless veterans. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/19/24

Claire Harvey, East Rockaway student, being honored last Sunday for her community involvement.

E. Rockaway and Lynbrook students honored

Students from East Rockaway and Lynbrook were honored by Assemblyman Brian Curran and Congressman Anthony D'Esposito at their Young Leaders ceremony. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/19/24

Passover greetings from local Rabbis

Rabbi Michel Schlesinger and Rabbi Caroline Sim share a message to the community about Passover. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/19/24

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