Starting on or around Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets. The Metropolitan …
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By Nicole Formisano
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7/30/23
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As many South Shore residents continue to pick up the pieces 19 months after Superstorm Sandy, county officials announced a bipartisan agreement to approve $14.4 million in borrowing to re-establish its Clean and Seed program.
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By Brian Croce
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6/17/14
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'On Broadway' — on Long Island
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The Island Park Theatre Group, in conjunction with the Island Park Union Free School Recreation Department, presented “On Broadway - A Musical Revue” last weekend. A cast of 70 locals actors, dancers and singers entertained the audience at the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park - and the IPTG broke records with its ticket sales.
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Mary Malloy
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3/25/10
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As people across East Rockaway continue to rebuild their homes and businesses after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, every little bit of encouragement or and size donations helps.
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By Brian Croce
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2/14/13
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Lynbrook’s 14th annual Swim Across America is here on July 28 — and each year seems to blow the previous out of the water.
“It’s definitely grown,” Emily Bergin, …
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By Nicole Formisano
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7/30/23
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I came home from work one day last week, weary and a bit overwhelmed from trying to tell the hundreds of local stories that came out of Hurricane Sandy, but happy that I was lucky enough to have my …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/14/12
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There won’t be a “summer slide” for these East Rockaway students. The Summer Climb program is in full swing, with 1st through 11th graders honing their academic skills and making …
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By Nicole Formisano
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7/30/23
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The East Rockaway Public Libary saw the damaging effects of Hurricane Sandy — and they are now in the recovery process. And the folks at the library are …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/14/12
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East Rockaway Oktoberfest
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Not even a little rain could stop the people of East Rockaway and its surrounging towns from enjoying their annual Ocktoberfest on October 23, 24 and 25, thanks to the Village and its Recreation Department.
Residents had fun on the rides and playing games of chance, all provided by Newton Shows.
The Switch and Big Shot entertained, and Kenny Vance and the Planotones performed on Sunday. Vendors displayed their wares, including crafts, activities and great food. Rain or shine — it was a fun, fall weekend.
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10/29/09
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East Rockaway elementary students returned to school on Tuesday after Hurricane Sandy caused a forced closing for two weeks because of flooding, lack of electrity, or both.
According to Board …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/14/12
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