Editor's Note: Obituaries are never an easy thing to write. It may well be the last story written about that person — even though the memories go on forever. Working for a local newspaper, it can be especially poignant when it's someone you know. John and I have worked together through the years on various events in East Rockaway -- usually the Huckleberry Frolic. We would "debate" where the chairs would go, how to set up the tables, and we worked well together. Along with everyone else, I will miss John waving hello as he rides around East Rockaway in his truck. Always felt that he was watching out for all of us, as he is right now. Mary Malloy more

The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidates Night at East Rockaway High School on May 10. Three candidates, Patti Nicoletti, Kristin Ochtera and Sam Schwarzman are running for three available seats on the school board. Pat Sympson was the moderator. Thirteen questions were provided by members of the audience and answered by the three candidates. They had time for a three-minute summation at the end of the forum. more

The East Rockaway Village Board unanimously adopted its 2010-11 village budget of $8.9 million on April 19. The spending plan contains a 1.6 percent increase over the current budget and a 5.43 percent tax levy increase. The average homeowner will pay an extra $110 in taxes. more

Three people will be vying for two seats on the East Rockaway Board of Education that will be voted on in May. The seats will be vacated by longtime board members Vicki Alspector and Marie Girace, both of whom have chosen not to serve again next year. more

East Rockaway Kiwanis Club honored two individuals and two organizations on Sunday, Apr. 11 at a dinner dance held at the Oceanside Knights of Columbus last weekend. more

Ronan Tynan’s smooth tenor voice has filled St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway once before, for a funeral. He is returning there on April 24 for a happier occasion. One of the most … more

It’s one of the most uttered clichés in sports, but pitching and defense, indeed, are the keys to baseball at all levels. The two go hand in hand. With that being the case, 2010 should be a solid season for East Rockaway. more

The Herald asked former East Rockaway and Lynbrook residents what they miss most about their hometown. Here is what they had to say:I miss the small community life. I live in a city now, but back in … more

Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher has invited the public to attend a meeting on April 29 to help launch a new village organization, Coalition for Youths in East Rockaway. Meagher said he hopes the community-wide effort will help to educate parents and their children about the dangers of substance abuse and offer healthy, village-sponsored activities and programs for young people. more

A benefit concert for St. Raymond School featuring beloved singer Ronan Tynan is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m. more