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Gerard Beleckas, the Lynbrook School District’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, praised parents, staff members and students for adapting well to remote learning

Lynbrook, East Rockaway students, teachers and staff adapt to remote learning

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandating that schools and non-essential businesses remain closed through April 29, remote learning continues to be the “new normal” for Lynbrook and East Rockaway students, staff members and parents. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/20

Coronavirus cases surpassed 15,600 in Nassau County as of Monday afternoon. County Executive Laura Curran and Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed the need for social distancing.

Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29

On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/6/20

Students in Shari Bowes's fifth-grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School created a video to thank frontline workers and first responders for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook students thank frontline workers with touching tribute video

Though they are remote learning, the students in Shari Bowes's fifth grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School came together digitally to thank frontline workers who are treating those suffering from the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/3/20

Lynbrook school officials dug in at the groundbreaking for a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school on March 12. The project was part of a $28.9 million bond proposal that voters approved in October 2017.

Groundbreaking begins on new Lynbrook High School extension

Lynbrook school officials and community leaders celebrated the start of construction on a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school, intended to enhance learning opportunities. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/26/20

Anna Rath, left, and Arpie Bakhshian were named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Lynbrook High School’s class of 2020.

Meet Lynbrook's top of the class

Lynbrook High School seniors Arpie Bakhshian and Anna Rath were recently recognized as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2020. more

3/18/20

Dr. Gerard Beleckas, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, spoke about curriculum priorities for the 2020-21 budget.

Lynbrook School District officials propose $91.4 million budget for 2020-21

The Lynbrook School District is proposing a $91.4 million budget for the 2020-21 school year, a $3.4 million increase from 2019-20. more

3/18/20

The Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities have taken steps toward stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway communities take steps against coronavirus

Two hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order indefinitely banning restaurants from hosting customers to help prevent coronavirus spread, fear and uncertainty were evident in the voice of Pearsall’s Station owner Brian Fern. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all schools closed statewide through April 1

School canceled statewide until April 1 because of coronavirus, by order of Governor Cuomo

School is out across the state through April 1, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday night. At that time, state officials will consider whether to extend the … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/17/20

Northwell's Dr. David Rosenthal speaks with Hofstra's WRHU to answer your coronavirus questions

As the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, spreads across Long Island, Northwell Health’s Dr. David Rosenthal, an allergist and clinical immunologist, sat down this week for a nine-minute … more

3/15/20

County Executive Laura Curran closed all Nassau schools for two weeks starting Monday. She made the announcement Sunday morning.

County executive closes all Nassau schools for two weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

All Nassau County schools will be closed for two weeks as of Monday, by order of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Curran made the announcement Sunday morning as health and school officials … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/15/20

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