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East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill

Proposed bill would help Covid-19 first responders

A push has been made for legislation that would help health care workers and volunteer first responders who served on the front lines during the Covid-19 pandemic repay their student loan debt. more

2/11/21

Last Saturday, Clark Street in East Rockaway was renamed Captain Robert Pryer Place at a ceremony honoring Pryer, an East Rockaway firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1970.

East Rockaway Street named for firefighter who died in the line of duty

Many East Rockaway firefighters say they experience a wave of emotions when reflecting on Oct. 11, 1970. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/15/20

Former East Rockaway Fire Department Chief James F. McCartney, 73

Former East Rockaway Fire Chief James F. McCartney died peacefully on May 8 at home surrounded by family. He was 73. more

5/19/20

Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department’s Rescue Squad must now wear personal protective equipment while responding to calls.

East Rockaway F.D. volunteers change up safety protocols amid pandemic

Emergency medical technicians in the East Rockaway Fire Department have had to switch up their safety protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic while also dealing with the emotional toll it has taken on them and their families. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/6/20

Lynbrook and East Rockaway firefighters responded to a home on Elbert Street in East Rockaway. Kevin Meyer, 31, was found inside and charged with intentionally starting the fire and attacking firefighters by the Nassau County Police Department

East Rockaway man arrested for allegedly setting fire to his home, attacking firefighters

An East Rockaway man was arrested on Monday for allegedly intentionally setting fire to his home, barricading the entrance ways and assaulting fire department personnel after they came to rescue him. more

By Steve Grogan and Mike Smollins | 3/31/20

The East Rockaway Village Pride Party is hosting a fundraiser to support the B Bistro: A Taste of Vietnam restaurant and VIP Love Your Pet grooming store, which were damaged in an Aug. 8 fire.

Fundraiser to aid East Rockaway businesses damaged in fire set for Sept. 17

The Village Pride Party will host a fundraiser called “A Taste of East Rockaway” on Sept. 17 to help cover repairs to the restaurant B Bistro: A Taste of Vietnam and the VIP Love Your Pet grooming shop on Main Street in East Rockaway, after they were damaged by a fire in August. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/5/19

A Long Island Rail Road train struck a vehicle near East Rockaway’s Centre Avenue station on Monday. The driver, an 86-year-old man, was injured in the crash.

Car struck by Long Island Rail Road train in East Rockaway

A non-passenger train struck an unauthorized vehicle on the train tracks just west of the Centre Avenue Long Island Rail Road station in East Rockaway on Monday at about 3:45 p.m., injuring one person and causing several delays to the Long Beach branch. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/21/19

Frefighters rushed to extinguish a blaze at the Taste of Vietnam Bistro on Main Street on Aug. 8 at 1 a.m. The restaurant was severely damaged by the fire.

Blaze causes major damage to Taste of Vietnam Bistro in East Rockaway

The East Rockaway Fire Department responded to two fires on the evening of Aug. 7 and early in the morning of Aug. 8, one at a home and the second at a business. more

8/14/19

Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department and Nassau County emergency personnel saluted the casket of former Fire Chief Daniel Pignataro at his funeral Mass on July 18 at St. Raymond’s Roman Catholic Church. Pignataro died of cancer on July 13, at age 46.

Firemen and police honor Daniel C. Pignataro

Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians lined up outside St. Raymond’s Roman Catholic Church on July 18 to pay their respects and salute the memory of Daniel C. Pignataro, … more

By Steve Grogan | 7/25/19

Nicholas Pearsall was sworn in as the new chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department on April 16. Pearsall has volunteered for the department since 1998 and also serves as an FDNY firefighter in New York City.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway fire departments install new chiefs

The Lynbrook and East Rockaway fire departments installed their new chiefs. more

By Steve Grogan/Courtesy ERFD | 4/25/19

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