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East Rockaway resident Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell made his debut in Bellator MMA, one of the largest combat sports promotions in the world, on Aug. 7 in a fight against Nainoa Dung at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

East Rockaway native shines in his first Bellator MMA fight

For East Rockaway native Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell, his first professional mixed martial arts fight for Bellator MMA was different than most amid the pandemic, but he kept his composure and found success. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/21/20

Lynbrook Board of Education President William Belmont said he was pleased that Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the OK for schools to open this fall, noting that school officials’ goal is to have students return safely.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway schools prep for fall

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcing on Aug. 7 that schools across the state were authorized to reopen this fall, Lynbrook and East Rockaway administrators have provided several learning options. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/21/20

A dolphin that was trapped in Mill River in East Rockaway for many weeks was found dead in Far Rockaway, Queens.

Dolphin trapped in East Rockaway dies

A dolphin that was trapped in East Rockaway’s Mill River for weeks was discovered dead, according to the NY Marine Rescue Center. The cause of death is unknown. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/17/20

Art Mattson, a local history author and one of the directors of the Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook, said he was concerned that the Long Beach Consolidation Project might harm natural habitats in Pearsalls Hassock, a saltwater marsh near Hewlett Bay.

Historian worries about how Long Beach Consolidation Project might affect marine life in the wetlands

Art Mattson was paddling his kayak on Aug. 6 in Pearsalls Hassock, a small saltwater marsh connected to Hewlett Bay, when he suddenly stopped to watch as a white egret glided over the water. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/13/20

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, of Assembly District 21, held a virtual forum on Aug. 4 to discuss schools reopening in September.

Educational leaders discuss challenges of reopening schools

Superintendents from the Oceanside, East Rockaway and Baldwin school districts spoke in a virtual forum Aug. 4 about obstacles to opening schools in September. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 8/5/20

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and members of the LPD inspected a home in the Yorkshire neighborhood after a tree fell when Tropical Storm Isaias hit the area on Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Isaias packs a punch in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Tropical Storm Isaias rolled across Nassau County Tuesday afternoon with relatively little rain, but with sustained winds in the 30 to 50 mph range, including in Lynbrook and East Rockaway. The storm brought with it gusts in excess of 70 mph, downing trees throughout the region, with some falling on homes. more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 8/4/20

A dolphin has been spotted on Mill River in East Rockaway.

Dolphin trapped on Mill River in East Rockaway

Campers at Rolling River Day Camp have been getting a rare glimpse of something unexpected this week as a dolphin has been trapped on Mill River in East Rockaway. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/30/20

The Lynbrook Library remains closed to the public as administrators contemplate the safest way to reopen.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway institutions face a new normal

Amid the still-serious threat of the coronavirus, local senior centers and libraries have tightened restrictions and adjusted to a new normal. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/16/20

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 is making strides toward returning to normal operations. Above, veterans Ron Edgar, left, Pat Iuliucci and Joseph McCarthy in front of the East Rockaway VFW on Main Street.

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 reopens

As the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 enters phase three of reopening, they are now operating again at 50 percent occupancy and bringing back some programs. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

While many camps have had to shutter for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp, in East Rockaway, plans to open July 13, but will cut its capacity in half. Above, a previous year at Rolling River.

How the coronavirus has impacted Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway, others

While many Long Island camps have shuttered for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will open, but administrators had to make major changes to comply with health guidelines. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/2/20

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