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Bill Varney, President of Long Island American Water, left, with Leg. Francis Becker, Chamber President Bill Gaylor, Madeline Pearson and Debbie Hirschberg, holding a photo of Shorty The Cop standing at the Five Corners in the early 1900s.

Lynbrook: An evening of “local history alive” was presented at the Long Island American Water building in Lynbrook, giving area residents a glimpse of Lynbrook from long, long ago. more

6/10/11

Share some laughs when Long Island Children’s Museum screens “Tales of Humor,” short films presented by Brooklyn Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest.

Celebrating spring on Long Island

Spring fever has arrived, and with it, Earth Day on Friday, while families are occupied with school break. There’s much going on throughout the area, including Earth Day celebrations, to keep the kids happily occupied for the remainder of the spring recess. more

Karen Bloom | 4/20/11

Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby admires Harriet Tubman

Which woman in history would you have to tea?

In honor of Women in History Month, The Herald asked woman in our community, “Which woman from history would you have to tea?” more

Mary Malloy | 3/23/11

Welcoming Sgt. William Bodette

Famed Marine Sgt. William Bodette was welcomed at the airport and escorted by the Patriot Guard to the VFW in Lynbrook on Monday night, where members and residents stood to greet him. “I personally served with him from 1991 to 1994,” said Post Commander Pat Cardone. “He’s visiting New York, and we’d like to give him a warm welcome.” more

Mary Malloy | 11/10/10

Miller Bob Sympson shared the history of the Grist Mill with Centre Avenue students during last’s year’s retrospective.

History in the making

Interested in learning about East Rockaway and Lynbrook’s early history? The Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook (HSERL) is bringing its 3rd annual Historical Retrospective to the Lynbrook Library June 9 and 10, and June 14 througj 17. The programs and exhibits will highlight significant events, families and the earlier times of Lynbrook and East Rockaway. more

Mary Malloy | 6/2/10

Signs of spring: A ‘family’ ventures out Old Westbury Gardens. Below, kids play an old-fashioned hoop game at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Signs of spring at Old Westbury Gardens

The days are getting longer and warmer weather has arrived. It’s time to venture outside and enjoy these early days of spring as Old Westbury Gardens and Old Bethpage Village open for the season. more

Karen Bloom | 4/7/10

Commemorating Black History Month

African American contributions to culture and the arts are celebrated during Black History month events throughout the area. more

Karen Bloom | 2/17/10

A photograph of first Girl Scout Troop in Lynbrook around 1918. Photo courtesy the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, with Leo H. Bock as photographer. Can you identify these early Girl Scouts or the house in the background?

Lynbrook had first N.C. Girl Scout Troop

The Girl Scouts of ELLM Association, representing the girls and adult volunteers of East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook and Malverne were recently informed that the first Girl Scout troop organized in Nassau County in 1918 or 1919 was a troop from Lynbrook. more

Madeline Pearson | 12/16/09

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