Competition can bring out the best in people. Even a friendly rivalry can provide inspiration to achieve.
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By Mark Nolan
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4/9/23
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After a drainage improvement project allegedly caused damage to properties in East Rockaway, property owners were told to file damage claims. But what they weren’t told is that an unknown claims deadline would lead to frustration and financial hardship.
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By Ben Fiebert
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4/2/23
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The East Rockaway Board of Education recently recognized Caitlin Tomashiro Perez as the February 2023 Hometown Hero Award honoree.
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4/2/23
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The villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook held elections Tuesday, March 21 after the Herald went to press. Each village had the mayor and two trustees up for election. None of the races was contested.
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3/26/23
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Three businesswomen were honored with appreciation awards by the Robert F. Garrison VFW Post 3350 in East Rockaway recently.
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3/19/23
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Petitions for elected office in the villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook were due Tuesday, Feb. 14 by 5 p.m., after the Herald went to press. A story identifying the candidates will appear in the Feb. 23 edition of the Herald. Check the Herald’s website, LIHerald.com, for more information.
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2/17/23
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State aid to school districts across New York will increase significantly next year under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget, released last week. The money — a boost of 10 percent overall over the current academic year — would meet the state’s legal requirement for funding its school districts.
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By Mark Nolan
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2/9/23
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Honor society induction
Gianna Wayar of East Rockaway was recently initiated into the Adelphi University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Students initiated into the society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35 percent of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals.
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2/9/23
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A lifelong resident of East Rockaway, David Donovan has spent his free time giving back to the community and his church ever since his high school days. In recognition of his efforts — including considerable volunteer work with Bethany Congregational Church — the Herald is proud to name Donovan its 2022 Person of the Year.
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By Ben Fiebert
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12/29/22
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The Lynbrook and East Rockaway fire departments joined other local fire departments as part of the Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warriors to deliver gifts to wounded service members and their families.
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By Ben Fiebert
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12/22/22
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