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Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

The East Rockaway Public Library is hosting an on-site Earth Day shredding event Saturday.

Library event goes beyond Earth Day

With Earth Day approaching, the East Rockaway Public Library is making efforts to preserve the environment. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/23/23

Incoming Lynbrook fire chiefs were elected April 6.

Lynbrook fire chiefs congratulated

Outgoing Lynbrook Fire Chief Chris Kelly, right, congratulated Danny Ambrosio, of Vulcan Company, upon his election by the fire department membership on April 6 to Chief of Department for the coming year. more

4/23/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Kate Murray, left, swearing in Laura Ryder as councilwoman, with Ryder’s father, Peter Ledwith, by her side. After being a Lynbrook Village Trustee, Ryder now represents the 4th councilmanic district.

On Town Board, her selflessness is the same

Laura Ryder’s volunteerism as trustee is over, but her passion to help others just intensified as she takes a seat on the board of the biggest town on Long Island. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/16/23

Lynbrook Kiwanis Club President Sue Burgher and club members presented Shannan Pearsall, second from right, and her own Little Mended Heart Aiden, left of her, with a donation for The Mended Little Hearts foundation, which was raised at the Tally Ho fundraiser.

Lynbrook Kiwanis donates to Mended Little Hearts

The Lynbrook Kiwanis Club raised $2,000 for The Mended Little Hearts foundation on April 3. more

4/16/23

Laurie Berkner returns to Long Island with her fantastic family-friendly show at The Space in Westbury on April 30.

Rockin' on with the Kids

She remains at the top of the children’s entertainment scene. Acclaimed as the “The Adele of the preschool crowd” or the “Queen of kindie rock,” Laurie Berkner is an industry unto herself. The first recording artist to perform in music videos on Nick Jr., her original songs, music videos, books, and three original off-Broadway musicals have made her ubiquitous in American households. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/12/23

Joseph Petraro, child philanthropist, hosting a Nets game.

East Rockaway boy is an expert fundraiser. Find out what he did.

Instead of playing in the virtual universe of Roblox in his free time, East Rockaway 10-year-old Joseph Petraro seeks out ways to help those who are less fortunate. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/9/23

East Rockaway High School valedictorian Clare Acuti, left, and salutatorian Julia Walsh have been best friends since fourth grade.

Competition? Not between these scholars.

Competition can bring out the best in people. Even a friendly rivalry can provide inspiration to achieve. more

By Mark Nolan | 4/9/23

Resident Alison Castardi said that flooding on Lawson Avenue was never like this before the project started in 2020.

Residents say they weren’t told of 90-day claims limit regarding the storm drainage improvement project. Damage claims are being denied.

After a drainage improvement project allegedly caused damage to properties in East Rockaway, property owners were told to file damage claims. But what they weren’t told is that an unknown claims deadline would lead to frustration and financial hardship. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/2/23

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