The Herald will be running a series of issue-based stories from now until the village election on March 15. As the campaigns begin to heat up, the candidates are outspoken on issues that are important to them and to their constituents. From what we hear, a public debate may be in the works, too. The Pride Party’s candidates include Francis Lenahan, who is running for mayor; Stanley Lombaro and Ed Corrado, who are running for trustees seats. The Freedom Party consisted of Richard Meagher, who is running for mayor; and Bobby Klose and Harry Levitt, who are eying the two open trustee seats. The mayoral seat is currently vacant since the sudden death of Ed Sieban last July. Meagher is currently the village’s deputy mayor. more

After a duck hunter lost his watercraft, he became stranded on the marsh south of Bay Park in East Rockaway. With his dog wet from being in the freezing water and with the temperature dropping fast, the East Rockaway Fire Department, along with Nassau County Police Marine units were called to the location. more

In the past, midway through the season East Rockaway would be looking ahead to a deep playoff run. In 2010-2011, however, the Lady Rocks are still seeking their first victory. more

Molloy College and East Rockaway Junior and Senior High School athletes, as well as other interested parties, may soon have the fields of their dreams — or at least a decent place to hold their practices and games. The college and county officials recently reached an agreement to upgrade and improve Bay Park’s neglected and often waterlogged ball fields and tennis courts. more

When you ask people who know Bob Sympson to describe him, four words come up again and again: talented, tenacious, tree lover. “He is so committed, so dedicated, and truly a tenacious man,” said his wife, Pat Sympson. “When he sets his mind to do something, he’ll work very hard to accomplish it.” His tireless work with trees and educating the community about them, along with his lifelong conservation efforts, are just some of the reasons that Sympson is the Herald’s 2010 Person of the Year. more

The Blizzard storms Long Island more

Residents of East Rockaway and Lynbrook got into the holiday spirit in the last few weeks by stringing dazzling, colorful Christmas lights, blowing up animated figures, and turning their ho-ho-homes into winter wonderlands. more

Every year, under the guidance of club advisors Joe Cangemi and Leslie Klein, the East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society organizes a school-wide toy drive.  more

Senior Matt Fuller scored a career-high 17 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead East Rockaway to a 61-55 victory over neighborhood rival Lynbrook in the annual Friendship Games on Dec. 11. more

A problem at the Island Park LIRR station on Dec. 9 caused problems on the Long Beach Branch for over two hours during the rush hour commute. A switch problem just south of the Island Park station … more