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A public hearing on the proposed 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the former Mangrove Feather factory is set for May 17.

Public hearing for proposed apartment complex at Feather Factory site in Lynbrook set for May 17

The Lynbrook village board unanimously voted on Monday to set May 17 for a public hearing on a 210-unit apartment complex that has been proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory, and to make itself lead agency on the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and the village board unanimously voted to opt out of allowing marijuana sales in the village after a public hearing on Monday.

Lynbrook board opts out of marijuana sales

Citing potential danger to the community, the Lynbrook village board unanimously voted to bar marijuana dispensaries and consumption shops from being built or set up in the village during a public hearing Monday night. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

The Senate recently passed a bill that could help eliminate a special franchise tax for New York American Water, in turn causing customers to see a decrease in their bills.

Bill seeks to lower New York American Water rates

With a rate hike of as much as 26 percent facing New York American Water customers on May 1, elected officials have sought to save Long Island ratepayers tens of millions of dollars on their bills while creating a path for a public takeover of the water system. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

Mayor Alan Beach said he was excited that Regal Cinemas 13 reopened last Friday, and village board members said they hoped to bring back outdoor dining in the near future to help local restaurants.

Regal Cinemas 13 in Lynbrook is finally back in action

Lynbrook was buzzing Friday night as Regal Cinemas 13 reopened, ushering in a bit of a return to normalcy. 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

The Geico field office in Lynbrook opened on March 10 and offers a variety of services. The Geico gecko hangs outside the business one Saturday per month.

New Geico office in Lynbrook aims to be part of community

After a year of delays brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the Geico field office in Lynbrook opened its doors on March 10. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/22/21

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

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

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