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

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

Dozens gathered outside St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last Sunday to protest the closures of three Catholic schools.

Parents rally amid impending Catholic school closures

The impending closures of three Catholic schools have sparked an outcry from a number of parents and parishioners. Due to declining enrollment and revenue, the Diocese of Rockville Centre will close … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/22/21

Former Lynbrook High School wrestler Ally Fitzgerald committed to join the new women’s team at Sacred Heat University in Connecticut. She made history as a freshman at LHS in 2018, when she became the first female to win in her weight class at a boys’ wrestling tournament in Nassau County.

Female wrestler from Lynbrook continues to make history

After making wrestling history in the past for Lynbrook, Ally Fitzgerald will once again be a trailblazer in the sport, after accepting a scholarship to help launch the new women’s team at Sacred Heart University. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/22/21

Lynbrook and East Rockaway schools will receive more in state aid this year.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway schools to receive more in state aid

Lynbrook Public Schools will receive $13.7 million in state aid this year, while East Rockaway will receive $7.8 million. more

4/16/21

Lynbrook hosts a Homecoming hoot

A pandemic could not stop Lynbrook High School from celebrating its senior student-athletes. The school hosted a festive and safe homecoming car parade, which was followed by the school’s annual homecoming football game at Marion Street School on April 10. more

4/16/21

St. Thomas is one of several area Catholic schools that have closed in the past year.

Enrollment declining, St. Thomas the Apostle School to close in June

After 61 years in West Hempstead, St. Thomas the Apostle School will close at the end of the school year. Since 2015, nursery school through eighth-grade student enrollment had declined 35 … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/25/21

The Lynbrook Council of PTAs sold these engraved bricks to raise funds for seniors.

Lynbrook PTA council leaves its mark one brick at a time

The Lynbrook Council of PTAs is “paving a path” toward a brighter future for all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the community. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/25/21

Lynbrook High School Student Government Association adviser Mary Kirby, left, and Waverly Park Student Council adviser Shari Bowes teamed up to ensure the fundraiser was a success.

Fundraiser unites community, supports Lynbrook class of 2021

The streets of Lynbrook glowed with candlelight and pride on March 11, as residents placed luminaria bags on their front porches to show their support for the Lynbrook High School class of 2021. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/25/21

Parents and students attended Mass last Sunday at St. Agnes Catholic Cathedral, in Rockville Centre, in the hope that they might find out why the diocese will close St. Raymond School, in East Rockaway, in June.

Community angry over planned closing of St. Raymond School in East Rockaway

Many community members are upset after The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that the St. Raymond School will close in June. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/25/21

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