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Charlie Campbell of East Rockaway, was inducted into the UFC in September.

Injuries didn’t stop mixed martial arts fighter Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell, 28, from re-entering the cage and fighting for his lifelong dream. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/22/24

Members of Delta Gamma Fraternity & Sorority from Adelphi University volunteering to help the residents with their St. Patrick’s bingo cards at Sunrise Assisted Living.

Seniors tested their luck at St. Patrick’s Day bingo

Sunrise of North Lynbrook put a smile on senior citizens faces when they hosted a St. Patty’s bingo celebration this past Sunday. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/22/24

Family members of Eric Guzzo, who died on October 19 from cancer. His life was celebrated at the annual Cancer Awareness Night at Nassau Coliseum on March 8.

Eric Guzzo remembered at Cancer Awareness Night

Hundreds of locals gathered at Nassau Coliseum on Cancer Awareness Night to remember the life of East Rockaway boy Eric Guzzo. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/22/24

Kate Thompson with her mom, Mary Thompson, volunteering to help cancer patients at Ambiance Salon’s Monday at Racine program last month.

She spent her winter break giving back

Any ordinary 10-year-old would spend every waking moment of their weeklong break from school recharging and relaxing. However, Kate Thompson found this vacation as an opportunity to help those in need. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

Joe Petraro was one of the eight student innovator winners at this year’s Digital4Good summit.

He’s not your average Joe

The power of the internet has made 10-year-old Joe Petraro a philanthropist, a published author, an entrepreneur, a volunteer and more. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

The East Rockaway Public Library received extra funding from the state via bullet aid.

Bullet aid money funds local library endeavors

Last month, both the East Rockaway Public Library and the Lynbrook Public Library received bullet aid money from the state. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce gave thousands of dollars to the Lynbrook Community Chest.

Lynbrook chamber gives thousands to community chest

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce gave $30,000 to the Lynbrook Community Chest from the annual Mayor Golf Outing. more

By Nicole Formisano | 3/15/24

Asher Matathias spoke to Lynbrook High School students on Human Relations Day last month about his personal experiences in the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor shares the importance of being kind

Through surviving the Holocaust and years of anti-semitism in his home country Greece, Asher Matathias shared his story of resilience to students at Lynbrook High School. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/8/24

Liam Gallagher — no relation to Thomas — was among those that helped shovel driveways during the heavy snow of Feb. 13.

In the case of more snow, Lynbrook Care has you covered

It’s looking like spring has finally sprung — but Lynbrook is not entirely out of the woods yet. With another month or so of snow potential, it’s good to know that no matter what Mother Nature has in store, Lynbrook Cares is ready to go. more

By Nicole Formisano | 3/8/24

Every year, Rob Hallam’s home is filled from floor to ceiling with food donations for the People’s Food Drive.

Annual ‘People’s Food Drive’ is off to a slow start

For the 13th year in a row, Rob Hallam is stacking his living room with boxes of food for his annual People’s Food Drive. more

By Nicole Formisano | 3/1/24

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