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Patricia Mercer of Lynbrook was elected to the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

This mom is getting involved to help girls throughout Nassau

For Patricia Mercer of Lynbrook, becoming a mom meant opening doors. A self-described “late bloomer” to parenting, Mercer was 44 when she had her son. Her career in branding was … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/20/23

Bathers at Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway after the advisory was lifted.

Would you swim in at this beach?

Bathers looking for a respite from the summer heat have a choice — jostle with crowds at one of the bigger ocean beaches, or find a less crowded bayside beach. For many, Hewlett Point … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/20/23

East Rockaway superintendent James DeTommaso joined campers for a bubble party.

What do kids do over the summer? Learn!

Between long warm days, no school, and more freedom than ever, there’s no season a kid loves more than summer — that is, if they have something to do. Lynbrook and East Rockaway’s … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/20/23

Giuseppe Higgins, 1, of Lynbrook showing his style in a Red 1930 Ford Roadster.

!! PHOTOS !! Like muscle cars and hot rods? You need to see this!

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Cruise Nights continues to be a favorite with car enthusiasts and automotive restorers. The event — held Thursdays every Thursday in July, July and … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/20/23

Carol Burak, who served for decades on the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, died on Aug. 4.

An instrumental woman in Lynbrook passes

After more than 50 years of serving the Lynbrook community, Carol Burak died on Aug. 4 at 81. Between her decades serving as a member and eventual president of the Chamber of Commerce, a minister for … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

The Katz family — Evan, left, Elias, Jessica and Ash — of North Bellmore completed the Nassau Library Tour this year and in 2019.

Why were these folks desperate to get to the library?

The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed snacks. In the … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

Three police officers load an ATV into the bulldozer’s blade

Tired of dirt bikes on your road?

County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered a stern warning to operators of illegal dirt bikes: “Not in Nassau,” he said, as he kicked a crumpled piece of scrap metal that had once been an … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 2023-2024 East Rockaway Kiwanis president Michaelene Abbott-Cooper, and other club members have come together to support their local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.

How can you help a veteran?

The 2023 Run for Heroes 5k is already up and running. The East Rockaway Kiwanis club held a kickoff event on July 24 in preparation for the September race for local veterans — so in the … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

Why were these folks in a rush to get to the library?

The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed snacks. In the … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

Chief Danny Ambrosio and Assistant Chiefs Scott Bien, Clayton Murphy and James DiGambattista accepted the Ex-Chief John Matzen memorial trophy for winning “best appearing.”

Lynbrook Fire Department wins an award

In the 4th Battalion Parade’s stream, bright red fire trucks, the Lynbrook Fire Department took home multiple first-place trophies, including that of “best appearing.” The July … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23