At East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, art teachers Kelly Cabasso and Kristie Galante aren’t just educators — they’re creative collaborators whose shared passion for personal and professional artistry fuels both their classrooms and their own evolving practices. With over a decade of teaching together, the duo brings a dynamic blend of photography, painting, and inspiration to their students and to the local art community.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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5/9/25
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The Lynbrook girls’ lacrosse team is trying to break a 10-year absence from Adelphi. Off to a flying 10-3 start, bolstered by a formidable offense, coach Joe LaBarbera is aiming to get to the Nassau County final …
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By Marc Berman
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5/9/25
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After 25 years of teaching Long Islanders how to cook, Polly Talbott is bringing her most beloved recipes and practical tips to kitchens everywhere with the release of her first cookbook, "Recipes, Menus and Memories from a Cooking School."
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By Ainsley Martinez
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5/2/25
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Clayton Murphy was sworn in as chief engineer of the Lynbrook Fire Department during a Council meeting held on April 15. He succeeds outgoing chief Scott Bien.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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5/2/25
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The Malverne/East Rockaway girls’ lacrosse team is proving last year was just an aberration.
After winning just two games in 2024, it suddenly finds itself in a battle for the Conference …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/2/25
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Pope Francis, remembered for his humility, compassion, and groundbreaking legacy as the first Latin American Jesuit pope, died Monday at age 88, prompting reflections and personal tributes from local faithful across Long Island.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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4/25/25
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Lynbrook baseball coach Jon Zaccaro can only hope his team’s bats can start to heat up as the weather does. Runs have been at a premium for the Owls this spring with just 13 on 18 hits in …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/25/25
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Though the name implies a negative connotation, JV teams are an essential part of a high school’s sports program. They help prepare the student-athletes to play at the next level and provide a …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/18/25
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On a trip to Sarasota, Florida, last fall, Alexandria Scanlon, a sophomore at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, stumbled on a house that had been uprooted from its foundation by Hurricane Milton weeks earlier, and had settled into a tilted position.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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3/28/25
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Melina Serra, 13, played baseball long before she could read a full chapter book or write a paragraph.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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3/28/25
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