Many East Rockaway firefighters say they experience a wave of emotions when reflecting on Oct. 11, 1970.
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By Nicole Alcindor
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10/15/20
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At a young age, Eligio Guarino fell in love with soccer while watching it with his father and grandfather. Now, at 17, he is playing professionally with the New York Cosmos Soccer Club.
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By Mike Smollins
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10/7/20
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Classes were back in session at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Monday after district officials shut the building down for three days when a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/23/20
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After weeks of hosting virtual services and meetings online to abide by state guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols, many houses of worship across New York have returned to having indoor services over the past few months.
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By Nicole Alcindor
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9/17/20
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On a somber Friday, residents, elected officials, first responders and community leaders gathered for ceremonies in Lynbrook and East Rockaway commemorating the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/17/20
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In what was a very different return to school than past years amid the coronavirus pandemic, students and staff in Lynbrook and East Rockaway attended school in person on Sept. 8 for the first time in six months, wearing masks and keeping their distance from one another.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/17/20
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Just a week after opening its doors for a return to classes for the first time in six months, East Rockaway school officials announced that the Junior-Senior High School will switch to an all-remote model at least through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Rhame and Centre Avenue elementary schools will continue with normal operations.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/15/20
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Polls will be open in East Rockaway for a special election on Sept. 15 as Trustee Tim O’Hagan runs unopposed.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/10/20
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Though there will be social distancing, masks and other safety protocols in place, the villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway will still host their 9/11 memorial services this year.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/10/20
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Amid an outcry from residents and elected officials, New York American Water officials announced they were postponing a rate hike that was set to take effect on Sept. 1. The decision came after the utility took part in discussions with the state Department of Public Service and decided against moving ahead with the increase as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/10/20
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