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Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, left, swore in, from second left, Chief John Donald, Ryan Kelly (standing in for his father, First Assistant Chief Chris Kelly), Second Assistant Chief Danny Ambrosio and Third Assistant Chief Scott Bien.

John Donald elected new Lynbrook fire chief

John Donald was elected chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department on April 8. Donald, a member of Rescue Hook, Ladder & Bucket Company No. 1, better known as Truck Company, carries on a family tradition in the fire service. more

By Steve Grogan | 4/29/21

There was no shortage of officials wielding ceremonial shovels as the project kicked off last week.

Bay Park Conveyance Project begins on Earth Day

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, construction began on the long-awaited Bay Park Conveyance Project. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky led a press conference Wednesday urging the state Department of Health to allow 100 percent capacity when beaches officially reopen.

Will the crowds return?

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other state and local officials on Wednesday called on the state Department of Health to allow beaches across the state to open at 100 percent capacity this … more

By James Bernstein | 4/29/21

Nassau County needs to allocate Covid-19 funds to help community organizations

As part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Nassau County will receive almost $400 million to be used for Covid-19 relief. more

By C. William Gaylor | 4/16/21

East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano and the village board voted to opt out of permitting the sale of marijuana in the village.

East Rockaway village board opts out of marijuana sales

The East Rockaway village board unanimously voted to opt out of the sale of marijuana at its meeting Monday night. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/16/21

A rendering of a 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory.

Lynbrook residents offer mixed reactions to apartments proposed for feather factory site

Lynbrook residents recently offered differing views on a 210-unit apartment complex that has been proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory, with a number favoring it, while others expressed concern over its size and the potential traffic that it might cause. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/21

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and the village board decided to opt out of permitting marijuana sales in the village after it was legalized last week.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to marijuana legalization

The legalization of marijuana in New York state was met last week with mixed reactions from community members and elected officials. more

By Mike Smollins and Peter Belfiore | 4/9/21

Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible and brought rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly.

Bill to provide relief to New York American Water ratepayers stalls in Assembly

Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible while bringing rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly after being approved by the Senate. more

By Mike Smollins and Mike Conn | 4/9/21

The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

Developer proposes apartment complex for site of vacant Mangrove Feather factory in Lynbrook

A developer who is seeking to build a 210-unit apartment complex at the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory has invited the community to take part in two meet-and-greets to learn more about the project and offer input. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/21

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