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Light Rain Fog/Mist 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.
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.
Developer proposes apartment complex for site of vacant Mangrove Feather factory in Lynbrook
Community meetings set for April 1 and 6
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.
Lynbrook Engine Company No. 1's lone female firefighter aims to help others
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Jessica Kern, then 18, stood at the window of Tower Five of the World Trade Center, where she worked at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and witnessed the worst terrorist attack in American history. Fires erupted into vicious infernos, debris flew far and wide, and people leapt from the towers’ top floors.
Community angry over planned closing of St. Raymond School in East Rockaway
Many community members are upset after The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that the St. Raymond School will close in June.
Herald Community Newspapers seek 2021 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2021 summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long Beach …
Lynbrook historical odds & ends: The pre-DPW days were different
A look back at the days before there was a Department of Public Works in Lynbrook.
East Rockaway tops Oyster Bay
For a moment, it appeared as though Oyster Bay could pull off one of the nicest upsets in program history. But in the end, East Rockaway’s powerful rushing game and stubborn defense proved too …
Lynbrook resident’s tie-dye business thriving
In the first few months of the pandemic, over the summer in late June, Lynbrook resident Marion Schwaner, 26, started her own business called To Tie-Dye for Clothing — which involves …
Lynbrook PTA council leaves its mark one brick at a time
The Lynbrook Council of PTAs is “paving a path” toward a brighter future for all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the community.
Op-Ed
New York has legalized marijuana. What now?
Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process.
Jerry Kremer
Some of us are killing our friends without bullets
We Americans have experienced a horrible year since the coronavirus invaded out shores. We’ve been confined to our homes, prohibited from traveling . . .
Randi Kreiss
Oldies but goodies have the right stuff
I married an older man, and this week he’s turning 75. When we met, I was 14 and he was 15.