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This week's flashback to Lynbrook history focuses on going to extreme measures to guard chickens in 1895, a 1906 murder and the 1930 tong wars. more

By Art Mattson | 5/6/21

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

East Rockaway defeated Carle Place, 3 sets to 2, on April 26 to win the Nassau County Class C volleyball championship.

East Rockaway nets volleyball title

Not even having its season delayed by Covid-19 could keep the East Rockaway girls’ volleyball team from banding together to capture the Nassau County Class C championship. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

East Rockaway PTAs to host virtual Meet the Candidates Night for Board of Education hopefuls

The East Rockaway School District PTAs at Centre and Rhame Avenue elementary schools and the high school are hosting a Meet the Candidates Night for those seeking election on the Board of Education on May 10. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

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

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, left, swore in, from second left, Chief John Donald, Ryan Kelly (standing in for his father, First Assistant Chief Chris Kelly), Second Assistant Chief Danny Ambrosio and Third Assistant Chief Scott Bien.

John Donald elected new Lynbrook fire chief

John Donald was elected chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department on April 8. Donald, a member of Rescue Hook, Ladder & Bucket Company No. 1, better known as Truck Company, carries on a family tradition in the fire service. more

By Steve Grogan | 4/29/21

Lynbrook historical odds and ends

This week harkens back to 1894, 1923 and 1925. more

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

There was no shortage of officials wielding ceremonial shovels as the project kicked off last week.

Bay Park Conveyance Project begins on Earth Day

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, construction began on the long-awaited Bay Park Conveyance Project. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

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