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A Few Clouds East Rockaway man indicted for possession of ghost guns
An East Rockaway man was arraigned on Wednesday on multiple weapons possesson charges for allegedly stockpiling an arsenal of ghost guns in his home.
Comic book enthusiasts in East Rockaway to unite for a cause
FurnaceCon event will support Bethany Church
When Hurricane Sandy wrought havoc on East Rockaway, Bethany Congregational Church served as a haven for residents. Now its staff is asking the community for help.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway school officials look toward future after elections
With school budgets and elections over, new members and incumbents on the Lynbrook and East Rockaway Boards of Education ponder the challenges of the comng year. Both boards will seek new superintendents after this school year.
Lynbrook man creates sunrise calendars to fund scholarship in memory of late wife
For Sean Strife, every picture was for his wife.
New Senate bill takes aim at puppy mills
Amid controversy caused by many pet stores, including allegations against Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, the New York State Senate approved legislation that would shutdown the puppy mill pipeline and end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state on May 11.
Lynbrook at 8-5 and gaining strength
Momentum is always important for a team heading into the playoffs and the Lynbrook boys’ lacrosse team has garnered plenty of it during the second half of the season. The Owls have righted …
Playoff win makes 14 straight for Lynbrook
After going undefeated in April, Lynbrook girls’ lacrosse carried its momentum into May and also into the Nassau Class C playoffs. The seventh-seeded Owls held visiting Friends Academy to …
Obituary
Longtime East Rockaway resident Mary Jane Brezenoff dies
Former East Rockaway resident Mary Jane Brezenoff died at her home in Parkville, Maryland on April 25, 2022.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department.
Lynbrook firefighters honored for life-saving efforts
Lynbrook firefighters were honored at the Nassau County Legislative Chamber in Mineola on May 7 with valor awards by the Nassau County Fire Commission for their live saving efforts on two occasions in 2021.
Editorial
Your voice is more important now than ever
It’s likely the eve of the destruction of Roe v. Wade — an act likely to be met with cheers or outrage, depending on which side of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court abortion case people land on. And what comes next could very well be up to your state legislator.
Op-Ed
A leaking Supreme Court puts us at risk
Let’s be clear. The calculated illegal leak of a draft decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is akin to leaking the launch codes for America’s nuclear arsenal.
Randi Kreiss
When the pandemic hits home
Two Sundays ago my husband tested positive for Covid-19. He was at home on the East Coast and I was visiting grandkids on the West Coast. It was the very last night of my trip; he called to say he had a cold . . .
Op-Ed
My friend Mike, and his new interest in guns
My friend Mike is a gentle soul with a quick sense of humor. We met when we studied journalism at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Center and worked endlessly on the school newspaper, Seawanhaka.