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Students and staff members at the Hewlett- East Rockaway Jewish Centre donated Amazon gift cards to buy supplies for the family of a child in the congregation’s nursery school who fled to Brooklyn from Ukraine.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre 'adopts' family seeking refuge from Ukraine

Tsipporah Lowenstein is a 3-year-old with a big family — an aunt, uncle, and nine cousins. All of them endured a 50-hour trip from the Ukraine to New York City by way of Romania, Turkey and Florida just last week. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/22

Sunshine Week is all about open government

Journalists celebrate James Madison’s birthday — March 16 — as part of “Sunshine Week,” a national initiative created by the American Society of News Editors to educate all of us about the importance of open government. more

3/10/22

Luis Forte, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday at Sunrise Senior Living in Lynbrook on Feb. 27. He was greeted with a car parade and visits from residents and elected officials.

World War II veteran celebrates 99th birthday in Lynbrook

World War II veteran Louis Forte celebrated his 99th birthday to much fanfare on Feb. 27 as fellow veterans, first responders, elected officials and other residents offered him a drive-by salute. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/10/22

A Trump banner displayed by some students during East Rockaway High School's Sports Night spurred some controversy on March 3.

Trump flag spurs some outrage at East Rockaway's Sports Night

Several parents expressed divided opinions about a student who brought a “Trump 2024” banner to East Rockaway High School’s Sports Night on March 3 and posed for pictures with it alongside other students. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/10/22

Rabbi Michel Schlesinger hosted his first full in-person service on Friday.

New Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre rabbi aims to connect with community

After finishing law school and passing the bar exam in Brazil, Michel Schlesinger decided that he would rather become a rabbi than pursue a career in law, and that there was just one person he had to persuade. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/10/22

Malverne village Mayor Keith Corbett, a Democrat, officially announced on March 8 that he will run for the open 4th Congressional District seat.

Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett is running for Congress

Village of Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett has officially announced last week that he is running for Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice’s vacated seat in the 4th Congressional District seat. more

By Lisa Margaria | 3/9/22

Celebrate Women’s History Month

These days, we smile or roll our eyes when we hear the term “fashion police,” but leading up to the Nixon administration, wearing the wrong outfit could land an otherwise innocent young woman in hot water. more

3/3/22

Former Lynbrook resident Margaret Kipp dies at 102

Former Lynbrook resident Margaret Helen (Dolan) Kipp died on Feb. 18 at the Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, N.C. She was 102. more

3/3/22

Gov. Kathy Hochul used statistical diagrams to support her decision to end the requirement for children to wear masks indoors in schools and child care.

Many Lynbrook, East Rockaway parents pleased after mask mandates lifted in schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the state requirement for children in school and child care to wear masks indoors would end on Wednesday. more

By Reine Bethany and Mike Smollins | 3/3/22

A rendering of the design for the proposed new fields at Marion Street Elementary and Lynbrook North Middle schools. The project has stirred some controversy because a plan to replace the parking lot at Marion Street would involve cutting down trees.

Lynbrook school board rethinks plans for parking lot after tree controversy emerges

The Lynbrook School District is examining alternative plans for parking near the Marion Street Elementary School playground after residents complained that the project would have destroyed trees near the school. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/3/22

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