It was “sandy” room only on the evening of Aug. 16 when the timeless Emil Stucchio and the Classics performed at Hewlett Point Beach. Stucchio, who has lived on Hewlett Point Avenue in Bay Park since 1964, says that after 51 years in the business, he is working now more than ever.
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By Mary Malloy
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8/25/11
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When Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre (HERJC) started its nursery school in 1969, there were only two classes. Since then it has increased in size, extended hours, and the amount of programs that are offered. Having added programs such as art, music, Jewish Enrichment and Mommy and Me, the nursery school has grown to nearly 200 children, ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years.
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By Teri Ann Loeser
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8/25/11
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Usually I start by saying “Thanks for picking up this copy of the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald,” but in this case, you’ve most likely received the issue in your mailbox. So if you’re a new reader (and we hope you stay with us and get an annual subscription) I say, “Welcome, and happy reading!” Love it, hate it, agree with it or not, you can’t deny that we have some interesting local tidbits on these pages.
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By Mary Malloy
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8/25/11
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One lucky mother will win a scholarship, including nutritional counseling and a personal training membership, from Achieve Fitness in East Rockaway —and goodies from other local businesses.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/24/11
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The results of this year’s New York state English Language Arts and math assessments in grades 3 through 8 were upsetting, several Lynbrook and East Rockaway school administrators say.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/24/11
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Everett Janes was known throughout East Rockaway and Lynbrook as “Digger” because of his passion for the bay and for digging clams. “You would always find him tinkering around with an engine whether it was a boat or a car,” said his daughter, Susie Torborg. “He enjoyed having a good time and was often the life of the party.”
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By Mary Malloy
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8/24/11
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“We have the highest taxes here, and Nassau can’t even pay their bills,” said Carol Ann Sustad-Renz, a Lynbrook native, reacting to county voters’ rejection on Aug. 1 of a proposal to borrow $400 million to build a new arena and minor league baseball stadium at the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. “… [T]he county is broke, but yet they would have found the money somewhere or somehow — yes, on the backs of us taxpayers.”
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/10/11
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Two World Trade Center steel beams donated to Lynbrook by the New York Port Authority will be erected on Aug. 10, according to Deputy Mayor Alan Beach. The beams are expected to arrive sometime …
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/7/11
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The Msgr. Walsh/St. Raymond Knights of Columbus hosted a family carnival last weekend on the schools’ grounds.
Residents enjoyed games, rides, music, entertainment and a food and beer court.
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By Mary Malloy
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8/3/11
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The East Rockaway High School Class of 1991 held its 20th reunion on the weekend of July 16.
On Saturday morning, coach Joe Lores gave the group a tour of the “new and improved” school.
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By Mary Malloy
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8/3/11
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