A treasure trove of original survey maps of the Long Island Motor Parkway — the country’s first road built exclusively for automobiles, in 1908 — have been in the basement of a Malverne business, the Learning Circle, for decades. “I saw them about 20 years ago and I didn’t pay much attention to them,” said Roy Knoernschild, an on-call custodian for the building.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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4/11/17
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The popular orchestra continues its concert season on Saturday.
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4/6/17
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Boy Scouts from Troops 332 and 121 and Pack 84 had an opportunity to participate in local government at the East Rockaway village board meeting on Feb. 13. As part of the annual Good Government Night, the scouts took on the roles of village officials. They approved minutes, shared reports and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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By Melissa Koenig
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2/22/17
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Could large, movable storm “gates” protect local South Shore communities from catastrophic damage in future hurricanes?
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By Mike Smollins
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2/22/17
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Harold Messerschmitt Jr. and Edward Schenk were awarded for their work for the Village Pride Party on Feb. 3. Mayor Bruno Romano and members of the Board of Trustees are among those in the Pride Party.
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By Melissa Koenig
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2/15/17
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Several elected leaders, local residents and business owners turned out for the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s installation dinner for new officers and directors at the Knights of Columbus on Jan. 26. Business owners’ achievements were recognized at the celebration as well.
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By Mike Smollins
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2/1/17
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The Village of East Rockaway board of trustees voted on Dec. 11 to create a committee comprised of board members, the village attorney and building superintendent to review the village’s code.
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By Melissa Koenig
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1/4/17
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In June 2001, an 11-year old boy left his home in Santa Tecla, a picturesque city of more than 133,000 in El Salvador, to start a new life in the United States with his family in Freeport. So began a …
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By Laura Schofer
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12/22/16
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For four months out of the year, the Dunns, who live on the top floor of the four-story Nathan Hale Senior Village in Lynbrook, have their apartment decorated for the holidays. But the couple doesn’t just throw up some tinsel and a single Christmas tree — they go all out, turning their cozy, one-bedroom place into a colorful, virtual winter wonderland (and a very warm one at that.)
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By Mary Malloy
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12/21/16
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The holiday countdown continues with all sorts of spirited heart-warming festivities nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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12/14/16
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