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A Few Clouds Lynbrook, East Rockaway school officials focus on fall reopening plans
Though the Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts only recently began summer recess, school officials are already looking ahead to the return of school in the fall.
How the coronavirus has impacted Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway, others
Backyard camps are springing up in Lynbrook
While many Long Island camps have shuttered for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will open, but administrators had to make major changes to comply with health guidelines.
Lynbrook man sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for murder of Long Beach woman
Theresa Kiel was principal in Malverne schools
A Lynbrook man was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years to life in prison for a 2016 attack on his girlfriend's mother in Long Beach that led to the woman's death in 2018.
Push made to reform education on racism in Lynbrook schools
The pressure for schools to expand their curriculums on the subject of racial inequality, systemic bias and modern injustices continues to increase with the strengthening of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. There is now a greater push than ever to widen kindergarten through 12th grade teachings in order to ensure that students learn about racism in modern times.
Double amputee escapes fire after training at Lynbrook rehab facility helps save her
Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire Department arrived to put out the fire.
Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre rabbi retires after 13 years at synagogue
After 43 years serving as a rabbi — 13 of which were spent at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre — Rabbi Andrew Warmflash said it was sad, but relieving to call it a career in early June.
‘Here we grow again’
Bay Park garden brings community together in uncertain times
Long-time East Rockaway resident Louis DeVivo can still recall the moment he came up with the idea to establish the Bay Park Victory Garden.
East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 reopens
As the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 enters phase three of reopening, they are now operating again at 50 percent occupancy and bringing back some programs.
Lynbrook High School val, sal hope to help community in the future
Though the coronavirus and remote learning impacted their senior years, Lynbrook High School valedictorian Arpie Bakhshian and salutatorian Anna Rath said they were proud to represent their class and excited for the future.
East Rockaway val, sal reflect on school spirit, look ahead
As they look back on their four years at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School and toward their futures, valedictorian Zackary Hirashima and salutatorian Gianna Wayar both remembered how the small class consistently came together to support one another.