Sewage treatment upgrades spark Western Bay revival
The Western Bays — the waters stretching 10 miles from the East Rockaway Inlet to the Jones Inlet — are in the midst of a much-needed resurgence. The bays represent a vital …
Mary Ruchalski Foundation's annual Heart of Gold Gala
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation has prepared to make the most of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month with several fundraiser events that support rare disease research and treatment for children in need. …
Welcoming the new East Rockaway teachers
The East Rockaway school district said hello to 15 new teachers and welcomed them during the annual orientation on Aug. 26, which was led by Sean Murray, the assistant superintendent of curriculum …
Lynbrook WWII veteran Paul Pette's 101st birthday
Lynbrook resident and World War II veteran, Paul Pette, was celebrated for his past military service and his 101st birthday. Pette turned 101 on Aug. 29 and his fellow veterans from Lynbrook …
Lynbrook Fire department revs up for Chamber car show
Lynbrook Fire Department members took time from volunteering to rescue people in trouble to be part of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Car Show on Atlantic Avenue last month. …
Learn how independent Girl Scout Maya Cullen-Conyers earned her Gold Award
Lynbrook resident Maya Cullen-Conyers, an independent Girl Scout, earned the prestigious Gold Award.
Toniann Butler shares voice with Lynbrook Rec Cetner
As a lifelong student of voice, Toniann Butler is passing on her knowledge and love of singing to a younger generation. The Hewlett resident teaches about 22 private voice students in addition …
PHOTOS! 'Summer Climb' lifts students' learning skills
Students usually associate summer vacation with two things, freedom and fun. For students in the East Rockaway school district however, summer is also a time for exploration, creativity, and …
Vehicle overturn uptick worries Lynbrook officials
Since April, Lynbrook has seen an alarming rise in vehicle overturn accidents, with seven reported in just four months. The unprecedented increase has officials on alert. According to village …
Rate hike approved for Liberty Water customers in Nassau County
The state’s public service commission has approved a rate increase for Liberty Utilities, which provides water services to some 120,000 customers in Nassau County.
Editorial
As schools reopen, drivers know the drill
“School’s Open — Drive Carefully” has been the annual refrain in a back-to-school safety-awareness campaign that is now nearly 80 years old. But it’s worth repeating every September.
Columnist
Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
Columnist
Reading about local schools? Consider yourself lucky.
I’ve been in the local news business a long time. Not long enough to remember the first handwritten newspaper, distributed in Venice in 1566, or the first printed news sheets, published in Germany in 1605, but I go back.
Columnist
See something, say something: Your vigilance is vital
In a world where unpredictable events can unfold in the blink of an eye, it has never been more important for every member of our communities to play an active role in maintaining their safety and security...The simple act of noticing something unusual and reporting it can be the key to preventing a crime, averting a disaster, or saving a life.