The third annual Swim Across America fundraiser was held at the Lynbrook pool last Saturday, once again coordinated by friends Julie Bergin and Kelly Stapleton. To date, they have raised over $40,000. “During this year’s kickoff event we had the privilege of meeting with the doctors who are conducting research to find a cure as a direct result of Swim Across America fundraising,” said Bergin. “This has motivated us to keep on making waves to fight cancer!” Swim Across America In. is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. more

Members of the Howard Lathrop Post 2307 VFW in Lynbrook have seen a lot of progress on the reconstruction of their “second home” after a fire in December … more

There are plenty of adults who have trouble organizing their schedules and executing a plan. Even though Brianna Halstead is only 7-years-old, it’s apparent that when she makes a plan you can … more

The Grateful Dads, a band made up of local musicians who grew up with the Grateful Dead’s music, performed at the Backstage Bar in Woodmere on Nov. 12 to raise funds for Jordan Zides, a 2010 … more

On what would have been Timothy Motherway’s 38th birthday, dozens of his family and friends attended the 3rd Annual Timothy Motherway Memorial Scholarship Dart Tournament at the Commuters Club on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway on September 24. more

The Lynbrook Fire Department hosted a fundraiser for the Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior last Saturday, on Earle Avenue in front of the Rescue Hook, Ladder & Bucket Co. No. 1. more

A bridal basket filled with a bottle of champagne, flute glasses, a pearl necklace with matching earrings, and a $100 gift certificate from a Lynbrook bridal shop are just some of the items among 150 gifts to be offered at the Bernard Klein Charity Fund Twilight Dinner on September 18. more

A serious car accident has left 19-year-old Jordan Zides, a Lynbrook High School 2010 graduate, now in “fair” condition at Albany Medical Center, after the jeep he was traveling in hit another vehicle on an upstate New York highway on July 25. more

Campers and staff at Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway emptied their pockets recently to raise money for the camp’s second annual Coin Harvest Fundraiser. From July 19 to July 22, giant blue piggy banks were placed around the Rolling River campus and served as drop-off stations for campers to donate their spare change. The campers and staff raised hundreds of dollars — which will be matched by Rolling River to support two charitable causes. more

When Mariko Fusillo of Merrick first heard that a magnitude 9.0 earthquake had struck her native Japan on March 11, she immediately became concerned for her family. more