The debate over masking children in schools has intensified in Lynbrook and East Rockaway after County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference on Jan. 3, at which he announced that he signed executive orders directing local boards of education to vote later this month on whether their district should mandate mask use.
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By Cristina Arroyo, Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins
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1/13/22
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An overnight snowstorm dropped three to six inches of snow across Long Island, including in Lynbrook and East Rockaway, which both had school closures on Friday.
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By Mike Smollins
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1/7/22
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The Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts announced Thursday that their buildings will be closed on Friday ahead of the expected winter storm.
"Due to the impending weather …
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By Mike Smollins
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1/6/22
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With the start of the new year, many projects are in the works locally that Lynbrook and East Rockaway village officials say are scheduled for completion in 2022 or the coming years.
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By Mike Smollins
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1/6/22
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Whether it’s doing nearly everything to help shape Boy Scouts members as a youth leader, aiding his elderly neighbor or helping others around the village, Lynbrook resident Nicholas Sincinito has been there for his community time and time again.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/30/21
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With an eye toward its future, the East Rockaway School District will soon reunite its Strategic Planning Committee to outline and assess the district’s goals for the future.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/23/21
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A special Christmas message from the Rev. Mark Lukens of Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway.
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By The Rev. Mark Lukens
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12/22/21
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East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School has pivoted to a remote learning format for the next week after a "high number of positive Covid-19 cases" were present at the school, according to a letter from Superintendent Lisa Ruiz. Both elementary schools will remain in-person.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/15/21
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The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway celebrated festive holiday gatherings last week.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/9/21
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A person was struck by a train near East Rockaway on Saturday morning, closing the tracks for about 90 minutes, according to the MTA
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By Mike Smollins
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12/8/21
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