The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year in style last week, hosting its annual gala and honoring four community members who have made significant contributions to the village.
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/26/24
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As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, how can small villages roll with the punches? For Lynbrook, all it takes is a little help from neighbors.
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By Nicole Formisano
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1/26/24
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At the Jan. 16 East Rockaway Board of Education meeting, the board recognized Theresa Gaffney as the January 2024 Hometown Hero Award honoree.
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/26/24
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The new year began with a good cause in the Lynbrook School District, as a school-wide, student-run effort provided vital supplies to those in need.
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/26/24
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The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning was filled with excitement and wonder over the holiday break, as families from all across Long Island came out seeking an engaging and educational escape at the annual Dinosaur Carnival.
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By Daniel Offner
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1/26/24
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In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world stood united in shock and grief. Americans came together to support one another in the face of an unprecedented tragedy. Yet even in those dark days, there were voices around the globe that cheered for the destruction of what they called the “great Satan.”
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By Ari Brown
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1/26/24
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As we leap, scoot, crawl or get dragged into 2024, the ceaseless message in our heads is that we need improvement. Apparently, our face, our furniture, our travel plans, our friendships, our dog food, our recipe for coq au vin are not quite right. We as human beings, struggling along in the most challenging times, are not quite enough.
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By Randi Kreiss
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1/26/24
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Watching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra.
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By Eric Post
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1/26/24
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It was a cold, overcast Tuesday, with temperatures below freezing, as students and teachers arrived at Newbridge Road Elementary School in North Bellmore. But the holiday break was still fresh in many minds, and many had renewed energy to get a good jump on their studies in 2024.
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1/26/24
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Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, with accompanying climate disasters. More than 40 percent of the planet’s surface was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than in the late 19th century. Many scientists believe that a 1.5-degree increase over preindustrial levels is the point at which severe climate consequences begin.
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By Alan Singer
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1/26/24
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