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Mostly Cloudy and Windy New York American Water rate hikes are highest in Lynbrook
Residents in the Lynbrook, Merrick and North Shore water districts found a letter from New York American Water in their mailboxes during the last week of October, and it wasn’t a water bill. It was a rate increase notice, signed off on by the New York Public Service Commission.
Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race
Incumbent doesn't concede in Hempstead
Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race.
Madeline Singas wins big in Nassau County D.A.'s race
With 54 percent of voting precincts reporting, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory over her challenger, Francis McQuade. At press time, Singas had collected nearly 73,000 …
William Gaylor elected to third term as District 6 legislator
Incumbent 6th District Legislator William Gaylor, a Republican from Lynbrook, defeated his challenger, Laura Burns, on Tuesday night. At press time on Tuesday at midnight, Gaylor tallied 7,936 votes, …
East Rockaway deli manager among two arrested for selling vaping products to minors
The Nassau County Police Department arrested two people on Oct. 29 and charged them with selling vaping products to minors.
Herald Neighbors
Valiant veterans honored in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Just days before the country stops to remember its heroes on Veterans Day, 11 local veterans were recognized in a Hall of Honor ceremony at the Lynbrook Public Library on Nov. 2.
Locust Valley rallies to beat East Rockaway
The football rivalry between East Rockaway and Locust Valley is a unique one. The two schools are about as far apart as any in Nassau; the Rocks a little jaunt from the Atlantic, and the Falcons a short distance from the Sound. But, the teams have had some classic regular season contests and a few memorable playoff meetings.
East Rockaway school officials prep for Thursday's $27.7M bond vote
The East Rockaway Board of Education met on Oct. 23 for the last time before the public will vote on a $27.7 million bond referendum to fund re-pairs and upgrades at the district’s three schools on Nov. 14.
Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside
Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3.
Lynbrook Dance Workshop hosts successful open audition for film
The Lynbrook Dance Workshop hosted an open audition for an upcoming film project on Oct. 6.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Temple Am Echad, at 1 Saperstein Plaza, in Lynbrook, is hosting a square dance, featuring renowned caller Jim Emory, at 6:30 p.m.
Game day at the East Rockaway Public Library
Participants can engage in a variety of games at the East Rockaway Public Library on Nov. 16. From 2 to 3 p.m.
Loops of love at the Lynbrook Public Library
Attendees can brush up on their skills with knitting and crocheting experts at the Lynbrook Public Library on Nov. 20 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.