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Mostly Cloudy Swim Across America comes to Lynbrook
After the coronavirus pandemic necessitated changes last year, swimmers will once again make waves for a cause in the Lynbrook Village Pool on July 30 as Swim Across America comes to the village.
Lynbrook musician seeks to inspire kids with 'Words'
Musician Danny Weinkauf said that in a divisive world, he hopes his next studio album, “Words,” helps children understand the importance of coming together in a difficult time.
Organ donation activist, East Rockaway resident Taylor Clarke dies at 24
East Rockaway resident Taylor Rose Clarke died on July 9. She was 24.
Developers eye November for Cornerstone apartment opening in Lynbrook
Apartments begin leasing at former Capri motel site
The Cornerstone at Yorkshire apartment complex, which began leasing to future renters July 5, should be open by November, its developers say.
Former East Rockaway resident cited for alleged mistreatment of tiger
Former East Rockaway resident Larry Wallach caused a stir in the village in 2017 when he was cited for harboring a pet wallaby, and he recently drew the ire of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for his alleged treatment of a pet tiger.
Lynbrook resident to screen movie at Long Island Film Expo
Lynbrook native Deirdre O’Connor will release her independent film, “One Moment,” at the Long Island International Film Expo on Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Bellmore Movies.
Lynbrook firefighters, police officers rescue driver from overturned vehicle
Lynbrook firefighters and police officers responded to an auto accident and overturn on Broadway near Olive Place in Lynbrook on July 24 just before 7 p.m.
Lynbrook firefighters respond to Valley Stream blaze
Lynbrook Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire in Valley Stream on July 20.
$439M Bay Park pipe project progressing
A $439 million conveyance project to redirect partially treated sewage from its current outflow in Reynolds Channel, just south Island Park and Oceanside, to a location in the Atlantic Ocean three miles south of Wantagh is progressing, according New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officials.
Obituary
Former Lynbrook Village Justice John O'Connor dies at 93
Former Lynbrook village justice John O’Connor died on June 21. He was 93.
Op-Ed
The new SST’s future depends on Kennedy Airport
Here’s a quick note to United Airlines. You know that deal you recently announced with Boom Supersonic that has you placing options to purchase 15 Overture aircraft, the still-to-be-built supersonic transport planes?
Op-Ed
Let’s keep our eyes on the skies
Any forward movement in aviation, or in space exploration, is usually greeted by cheers. As should be the case. But often, first come the skeptics who ask whether it was worth it all.
Randi Kreiss
Caught in the tangled lines of big fishing
I watched the Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” last week, and I may never eat fish again.