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Siegel challenges Kopel in Nassau County's 7th Legislative District
Incumbent County Legislator Howard Kopel, a Republican from Lawrence, is running for his sixth two-year term. Challenger Debra Siegel, a lawyer, is a Democrat from Rockville Centre. more
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Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”
Reshaping class discussion on race and culture
Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more
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Laura Burns challenges William Gaylor in District 6 race
The race for the District 6 Legislator seat began at the end of March when challenger Laura Burns announced her bid against incumbent William Gaylor. The Herald asked both candidates questions … more
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Donald Clavin, Laura Gillen and Diane Madden spoke about issues important to their campaigns for town supervisor at a public debate on Oct. 10.
Town of Hempstead supervisor candidates spar at Molloy College
The candidates for Hempstead town supervisor brought their campaign messages to the debate stage on Oct. 10 at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. more
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Lynbrook hosted its inaugural Oktoberfest event at Greis Park on Oct. 5, which was attended by thousands of people. Ian had his face painted at the event.
Thousands attend Lynbrook’s Oktoberfest event
Thousands of residents from Lynbrook and its surrounding areas — some decked in the traditional German lederhosen — flocked to Greis Park on Oct. 5 for the village’s inaugural Oktoberfest event. more
Two months after a rally against National Grid’s gas moratorium in Lynbrook, hosted by Mayor Alan Beach and the village board, Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked the utility to restore service to more than 1,100 customers, but the moratorium has continued.
Governor Andrew Cuomo takes aim at National Grid gas moratorium after Lynbrook rally
Amid a gas moratorium imposed by National Grid, the utility faces millions of dollars in fines unless it provides natural gas to more than 1,100 customers who were denied service re-connections after the company recently sought approval for a controversial gas pipeline. more
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The Lynbrook board voted to name the Village Pool after longtime Mayor Eugene Scarpato, who was instrumental in winning approval for the pool at Greis Park, which opened in the summer of 2001.
Lynbrook Village Pool named in honor of longtime Mayor Eugene Scarpato
The village board unanimously voted on Oct. 7 to rename the Village Pool in honor of former Mayor Eugene Scarpato. more
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Yoga for babies in Lynbrook
Babies ages 6 weeks to pre-walker with their mom, dad or caregiver, will engage in a yoga class at the Lynbrook Public Library on Oct. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. more
Great give back at East Rockaway Public Library
The East Rockaway Public Library is collecting toiletries and socks to donate to local shelters in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Families with children of all ages and abilities can participate in spook-tacular Halloween crafting fun at the Lynbrook Public Library on Oct. 17 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. more
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