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Democrat Judy Griffin will challenge incumbent Republican Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District race.

Judy Griffin challenges Brian Curran in 21st Assembly District race

Challenger Judy Griffin and incumbent Brian Curran are set to vie for the 21st Assembly District seat on Nov. 6. more

By Michael Smollins | 10/4/18

Nearly 200 runners took part in Assemblyman Brian Curran’s third annual Run For Heroes 5K, which benefitted many veterans’ posts. About 40 of the runners came from the Max Challenge of the Five Towns gym, many of whom were encouraged by the veterans as they ran.

Hundreds of residents run for heroes in Bay Park

Nearly 200 runners were pounding the pavement and sweating for a cause in the early morning hours of Sept. 15 at Hewlett Point Beach in Bay Park as Assemblyman Brian Curran hosted his third annual … more

By Michael Smollins | 9/27/18

Nearly 200 runners participated in Assemblyman Brian Curran’s third annual Run For Heroes 5K, which benefitted many veterans’ posts. About 40 of the runners came from the Max Challenge of the Five Towns gym, many of whom were encouraged by the veterans as they ran.

Hundreds of residents run for heroes in Bay Park

Nearly 200 runners were pounding the pavement and sweating for a cause in the early morning hours of Sept. 15 at Hewlett Point Beach in Bay Park as Assemblyman Brian Curran hosted his third annual Run For Heroes 5K. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/27/18

Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng approved a $17.9 million project on Sept. 5 to upgrade the Lynbrook station. Above, a rendering of the station’s platforms and canopies when the project is completed at the end of 2020.

Lynbrook LIRR station to receive $17.9 million upgrade

After several months of negotiations among local elected officials and Long Island Rail Road representatives, the Lynbrook train station is set to undergo a $17.9 million renovation, which commuters and officials say is long overdue. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/12/18

Assemblyman Brian Curran is among those pushing for answers from New York American Water after dozens of local residents saw their water bills spike.

New York American Water: New rate hiked bills in Lynbrook, East Rockaway and other areas

New York American Water announced on Monday that South Shore customers’ high water bills are the result of a recently approved conservation rate coupled with increased summer usage. more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/9/18

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans last March for a nearly $10 million overhaul of Lynbrook’s Long Island Rail Road station. At a Feb. 22 meeting with local elected officials, however, MTA officials would not commit to fully revamping the facility.

Planned $10 million Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station revamp in doubt

MTA officials have been non-committal about a planned $10 million project to upgrade the Lynbrook Long Island Railroad station that was announced in March 2017. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/26/18

Members of the East Rockaway girls’ varsity volleyball team were honored at the East Rockaway board of trustees meeting last month.

East Rockaway village officials hand out annual honors

The East Rockaway village board of trustees honored athletes, a local businessman and an elected official at its final meeting of 2017. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/11/18

Santa, Mrs. Clause and Frosty the Snowman took a ride with Lynbrook Fire Chief Carl Lengel in a vintage fire truck.

Lynbrook rings in holiday season with festive celebration

Atlantic Avenue was converted into a winter wonderland on Dec. 3, as hundreds of residents participated in Lynbrook’s holiday extravaganza. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/14/17

Assemblyman Brian Curran awarded Lynbrook $50,000 in state funding to repair roads.

Assemblyman Curran awards $50,000 grant to Lynbrook for roads

Assemblyman Brian Curran recently awarded Lynbrook $50,000 in state funding to assist with a project to improve a section of local road. more

10/12/17

Mayor William Hendrick, left, and Sgt. Brian Paladino, vice president of the Lynbrook Police Benevolent Association, bought a replacement Blue Lives Matter American flag for Rosemarie Curran, State Assemblyman Brian Curran’s wife, after their original flag was stolen.

‘Blue Lives Matter’ flags stolen from Lynbrook homes

State Assemblyman Brian Curran said he was sitting on the porch of his Lynbrook home on Aug. 18 when he looked at his flagpole and saw that his Blue Lives Matter American flag was gone. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/31/17