Preschoolers from InterCommunity Nursery School brought back their Winter Wonderland event last month.
This yearly event is a showcase for the kids who attend the Lynbrook preschool to perform …
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/23/24
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In Lynbrook, one doesn’t have to go too far to find the works of the late “Origami Man.”
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By Mike Smollins
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4/7/22
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At 8 years old, Joe Petraro has accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime. He is a twice-published author, has helped the Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities in many ways, and also funded a well in Nigeria to bring clean water to villagers.
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By Mike Smollins
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10/21/21
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The annual St. Raymond Parish carnival was a bittersweet event this year, as it marked the final day for the school before it permanently closed amid lowered enrollment accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Students, administration, alumni and parents celebrated the emotional final day for the school on June 18, the last day of classes.
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By Tom Carrozza
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6/24/21
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The impending closures of three Catholic schools have sparked an outcry from a number of parents and parishioners. Due to declining enrollment and revenue, the Diocese of Rockville Centre will close …
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By Nakeem Grant
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4/22/21
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After 61 years in West Hempstead, St. Thomas the Apostle School will close at the end of the school year.
Since 2015, nursery school through eighth-grade student enrollment had declined 35 …
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By Nakeem Grant
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3/25/21
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Many community members are upset after The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that the St. Raymond School will close in June.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/25/21
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While some people are accustomed to spending Valentine’s Day with a spouse or a partner, there are many people who have never celebrated the holiday because they have chosen to live a life of …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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2/25/21
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A young East Rockaway resident raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale.
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By Nicole Alcindor
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12/24/20
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When John and Danielle Garren got engaged in 2018, they pictured a large wedding surrounded by about 100 family members and friends at St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway, followed by a reception at Watermill Catering in Smithtown.
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By Mike Smollins
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4/1/20
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