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One White Castle was being built while the old one was still operating in the early 1980s in Lynbrook on Sunrise Highway. This photo, taken by John Cribbbin, is presented by the Lynbrook 100th Anniversary Committee. (The Lynbrook village anniversary year is 2011).
What do you miss most about your hometown?
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
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Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, right, listened as East Rockaway High School principal Bill Fortgang spoke during a youth forum in January.
East Rockaway's Coalition for Youth starts up
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
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Ronan Tynan
Singer Ronan Tynan to appear at St. Raymond's in East Rockaway
A benefit concert for St. Raymond School featuring beloved singer Ronan Tynan is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m. more
Rabbi Andrew Warmflash of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre.
The Passover tradition of the afikomen
One striking tradition that is widely observed by Jews at their Passover Seders involves the afikomen, a piece of matzah broken off near the beginning of the evening and eaten by participants “for dessert” after the meal. more
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A large tree fell on a small accord on Kelsey Place in Lynbrook.
Nor'easter leaves destruction in its path
Residents in East Rockaway and Lynbrook emerged from their homes on Sunday morning to assess the damage after a massive nor’easter ripped through the area with high winds and driving rain. more
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Debbie Hirschberg
Who did the Kiwanians chose?
East Rockaway Kiwanis is holding its first dinner dance in seven years — and the Club is making up for lost time by honoring two individuals and two organizations on Sunday, Apr. 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Oceanside Knights of Columbus. Tickets are $55 per person. more
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High winds, rain cause damage in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
High winds and driving rain caused widespread damage on Saturday afternoon. Trees were uprooted in many south shore communities, and there was extensive damage to vehicles and property. more
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Deborah Lerner and Michael Serrecchia, seniors of the Class of 1969, were co-chairpeople of Rock Rivalry that year. Michael went on to “A Chorus Line,” and then danced with Chita Rivera.
Life lessons learned from Rock Rivalry
On April 12, 1986, the East Rockaway High School Alumni Celebration of 50 years of Rock Rivalry took place in a format honoring the unique tradition of “Entrance.” more
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Oscar Silva was traveling south from his former hometown of San Antonio when the earthquake hit in Chile.
Stranded in Chile: East Rockaway resident's vacation turns into a nightmare
Oscar Silva’s three-week vacation in Chile turned into a nightmare when he was stranded in his native country after the catastrophic earthquake hit the region last Saturday morning. more
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Madeline Pearson, the president of the Lynbrook East Rockaway Historical Society welcomes guests.
It was a berry good day
The Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook sponsored four winter tea events. The first one was a Chocolate Valentine’s Day tea. It was followed by a Palm Beach Tea, a Gone With The Wind Tea and this year’s Very Berry Tea. The tea is a fund raiser to help offset costs of our history programs. Mary Colway, Board of Trustee member, who coordinates the tea said that the teas are held in the winter to not only raise funds but to raise “fun times in the shivery days of wintry weather.” more
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