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L’ami African Market, on Merrick Road, serves primarily West African dishes including egusi and pounded yam, and efo riro, a spinach-based stew. Owner Amina Iduma said she was notified by her Nigerian wholesalers that her next shipment would arrive with a 14 percent cost increase due to tariffs being placed on imported products.
Lynbrook and Long Island businesses navigate rising costs amid new tariffs
Businesses across Lynbrook and Long Island are facing mounting pressure as the latest wave of import tariffs, largely targeting goods from China and other countries, forces local owners to raise prices, scale back spending, and reconsider long-term plans. From food imports to electronics and seasonal goods, companies are warning that the real cost of tariffs is being passed directly to U.S. consumers and workers. more
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At East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, students in seventh through ninth grades are prohibited from using phones except during lunch in the cafeteria. Upperclassmen may use them only in designated areas during breaks, or outside classrooms.
State may ban student cellphones ‘bell to bell’ starting next school year
Smartphones could soon be off-limits in New York public schools from the opening bell to the final dismissal under a proposed statewide ban backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, aimed at cutting distractions and improving student mental health. more
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Three newly elected and reelected officials have joined the Lynbrook Village Board, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to local government. Richard Fasano, Michael Habert, and Michael Hawxhurst each take on new roles with a focus on enhancing community safety, development, and services.
Meet newly elected and reelected members of the Village: Richard Fasano, Michael Habert, and Michael Hawxhurst
Three newly elected and reelected officials have joined the Lynbrook Village Board, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to local government. Richard Fasano, Michael Habert, and Michael Hawxhurst each take on new roles with a focus on enhancing community safety, development, and services. more
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It costs $85 per ton for waste incineration, compared to $110 per ton for recycling because of the labor involved in hand-processing the materials. This adds up, especially when people do not properly recycle.
How best to recycle in East Rockaway and Lynbrook
According to the villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway, recyclable materials include plastics No. 1 and 2, corrugated boxes, cardboard, newspapers, paper, cleaned cans and glass bottles, magazines and junk mail. more
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The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1.
How Long Island could be impacted by federal budget bill
More than 700 people attended a live budget briefing with Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi at Hofstra University that focused on the potentially harmful effects of the partisan budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives on Feb. 25. more
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The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1.
How Long Island could be impacted by federal budget bill
The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1. more
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The Lynbrook village board has increased fines and introduced stricter penalties for illegal housing. Trustees Robert Boccio, far left, Michael Habert, Mayor Alan Beach, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst and Trustee Ann Marie Reardon voted on the measure on Feb. 18.
Lynbrook approves regulations to combat illegal housing
At its meeting on Feb. 18 the Lynbrook village board voted to increase fines and introduce stricter penalties for illegal alterations to one- and two-family homes, moves aimed at curbing illegal housing conversions and over-occupancy in residential areas. more
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A referendum on the ballot in next month’s village election proposes extending the Length of Service Awards Program benefits for volunteer firefighters in the Lynbrook Fire Department. Former Lynbrook Chief of Department Chris Kelly, center, conferred with Assistant Chief Clayton Murphy, left, and current Chief Scott Bien after a fire at 96 Merrick Road was extinguished in 2023.
Lynbrook Fire Department hopes ballot measure will increase volunteerism
Amid an ongoing shortage of volunteers, a referendum on the ballot in next month’s village election proposes extending the Length of Service Awards Program benefits for the village’s volunteer firefighters by two decades. more
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Federal funding cuts could affect districts, and their elementary and high school students
Potential federal funding cuts to education could raise taxes
As President Trump considers executive action to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, local districts like Lynbrook and East Rockaway are closely monitoring the potential impact on their … more
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L’ami African Market, at 445 Merrick Road, opened last March, and serves primarily West African dishes including egusi and pounded yam, and efo riro, a spinach-based stew.
Local businesses reflect on overcoming startup challenges
LOCAL Act aims tp reduce startup hurdles for businesses. more
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