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Lynbrook Baptist Church recently reopened for in-person services.

After closing their doors for several months amid the coronavirus pandemic, some houses of worship in Lynbrook and East Rockaway are reopening to parishioners, while others are waiting to do … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 7/9/20

New York Elks Lodge No. 1 Exalted Ruler Lisa Moldovan was recently honored with a proclamation for all she has done in the community.

Lynbrook Elks receive honors

Members of New York Elks Lodge No. 1 were recently honored with proclamations. more

7/9/20

Lynbrook district Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak said that officials had formed a planning committee focused on reopening plans for the fall.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway school officials focus on fall reopening plans

Though the Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts only recently began summer recess, school officials are already looking ahead to the return of school in the fall. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/9/20

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 is making strides toward returning to normal operations. Above, veterans Ron Edgar, left, Pat Iuliucci and Joseph McCarthy in front of the East Rockaway VFW on Main Street.

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 reopens

As the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 enters phase three of reopening, they are now operating again at 50 percent occupancy and bringing back some programs. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

While many camps have had to shutter for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp, in East Rockaway, plans to open July 13, but will cut its capacity in half. Above, a previous year at Rolling River.

How the coronavirus has impacted Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway, others

While many Long Island camps have shuttered for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will open, but administrators had to make major changes to comply with health guidelines. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/2/20

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Rabbi Andrew Warmflash retired in late June after 13 years at the synagogue.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre rabbi retires after 13 years at synagogue

After 43 years serving as a rabbi — 13 of which were spent at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre — Rabbi Andrew Warmflash said it was sad, but relieving to call it a career in early June. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Lifelong Malvernite and former village deputy mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, at lectern, announced her candidacy for State Assembly District 21 on Tuesday.

Former Malverne deputy mayor to run for 21st Assembly District

Both local elected and Village of Malverne officials, along with family members of Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick gathered at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday as she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/30/20

Douglas Tuman victorious in 4th Congressional District primary race

Douglas Tuman (R-West Hempstead) defeated Cindy Grosz in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary race 74 to 25 percent. Tuman, 39, is now set to challenge U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/29/20

A push has been made to reform the Lynbrook School District curriculum to include teachings about racial issues

Push made to reform education on racism in Lynbrook schools

The pressure for schools to expand their curriculums on the subject of racial inequality, systemic bias and modern injustices continues to increase with the strengthening of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. There is now a greater push than ever to widen kindergarten through 12th grade teachings in order to ensure that students learn about racism in modern times. more

By Julia Swerdin | 6/26/20

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