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.
Hofstra eyes return to national stage
Hofstra men’s soccer reached big heights in 2023, advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s third-round stage for the second time in three years, but longtime head coach Richard Nuttall felt plenty was left on the table during the historic run.
Baldwin man dies after three-vehicle Lynbrook crash
A three-vehicle crash in Lynbrook on Aug. 25 resulted in the death of one motorist and critically injured two other people.
How the Lynbrook Fire Department fought the Denton Avenue food truck fire
The Lynbrook Fire Department put out a food fire truck on Denton Avenue in the village as the vehicle's propane tanks helped spread the Aug. 23 blaze.
PHOTOS! East Rockaway J.V. Hockey team wins championship
The Rockville Centre/East Rockaway/Hewlett Cyclones junior varsity ice hockey team clinched the New York Islanders High School Hockey League Championship following a season marked by intense …
Editorial
After-school’ activities benefit those of all ages
As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
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Vance needs to get his immigrant story straight
The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
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Congestion pricing may again haunt motorists
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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Eroding local control: the danger of Albany’s power grabs
Yet again, Democrats have used the cover of darkness to trample on local communities’ rights and voices. In the dead of night, legislators from the majority slipped through a sweeping piece of legislation called the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment, or RAPID, Act, under the guise of streamlining the approval process for major renewable-energy and electric-transmission facilities.
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Everywhere you look in the village, there’s history
We’re occasionally asked by village residents to research their home, or help them research their home, to learn more about the genesis of their house or their neighborhood. Researching information from 100 years ago or more can be challenging, but if you know some tricks, the path to gathering the information can be easier.
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A future of innovation: new initiatives and a farewell
As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …