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Lynbrook High School seniors, and twins, Julia and Jake Palay started a leadership club at their school to serve the community, particularly those with disabilities and economic disadvantages.

Lynbrook’s Persons of the Year: twins who built a legacy of giving back

Seventeen-year-old fraternal twins Julia and Jake Palay move through their days with the synchronized urgency of people who understand that time is scarce. Their schedules are dense with … more

By Ainsley Martinez | 12/26/25

Sandra Magolico, a transfer from SMU, had 25 points and 11 rebounds in Hofstra’s Nov. 11 win over Yale.

Hofstra looks to build momentum

Hofstra’s women’s basketball team is looking to build off a 14-win season which marked the most victories for the program in nearly a decade. The Pride went 14-16 overall and 9-9 in the … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/19/25

Eight-year-old Lynbrook Titans football players and cheerleaders celebrate on the sidelines of MetLife Stadium, enjoying a “core memory” experience that brought players, coaches, and families together in a historic scrimmage against East Rockaway.

East Rockaway Raiders, Lynbrook Titans and cheer team take the field at MetLife Stadium for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ scrimmage

Under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium, a group of 8-year-olds from Lynbrook and East Rockaway stepped onto the turf normally reserved for NFL players — and, for a moment, the magnitude of the stadium swallowed them whole. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/21/25

Anthony J. “Tony” Santino, a Village of East Rockaway trustee and former Town of Hempstead supervisor died on Nov. 6.

East Rockaway remembers trustee Anthony J. “Tony” Santino at St. Raymond

Anthony J. “Tony” Santino, 64, a longtime public servant who was supervisor of the Town of Hempstead from 2016 to 2018 and most recently served as an East Rockaway village trustee, died on Nov. 6 from an undisclosed illness. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/21/25

Brian Falk had three touchdowns Saturday as Seaford knocked off Lynbrook, 48-20, in a Nassau Conference IV semifinal at Hofstra.

Falk, Calvacca lead Seaford past Lynbrook

It was a tale of two halves for Seaford’s vaunted ground attack in Saturday afternoon’s Nassau Conference IV football semifinal. Senior Brian Falk dominated the first half with more … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/21/25

The Center for Adult Life Enrichment honored Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, at its annual gala in 2017. At right is his eighth grade math teacher, Rosalind Deutschman.

East Rockaway Trustee and former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony J. Santino dies at 64

Anthony J. “Tony” Santino, 64, a longtime public servant who served as supervisor of the Town of Hempstead and most recently as a trustee for the Village of East Rockaway, has died following an undisclosed illness. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/14/25

Travis Stockman, founder of Stockman Poropat, has been named Business Person of the Year by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, through the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce.

Travis Stockman named Businessperson of Year through Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce

Local attorney and community leader Travis Stockman, founder of Stockman Poropat, has been named Business Person of the Year by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, recognizing his professional accomplishments and dedication to community service. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/14/25

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s annual Women of Distinction ceremony on Nov. 6 at Baldwin Middle School celebrated local community leaders. The event recognized women from across Assembly District 21, including Maria Dente-Higgins of Lynbrook, Johane Ligondé of Baldwin, Meta Mereday of Baldwin Oaks, Cheryl Poland of East Rockaway, and others, for their leadership, service, and contributions to their communities.

Lynbrook and East Rockaway residents named Women of Distinction

Maria Dente-Higgins of Lynbrook and Cheryl Poland of East Rockaway were recognized at Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s annual Women of Distinction ceremony on Nov. 6 at Baldwin Middle School. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/14/25

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Pilot Larry Arken and Christina Daly after their flight.

Geico Skytypers Air Show Preview [Photo gallery]

The Geico Skytypers took a member of the Herald team up into their planes for a preview of what they will be doing during the Jones Beach Airshow this weekend. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 5/27/16

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