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The East Rockaway Board of Education recognized Susan Torborg as the October ‘Hometown Hero’ during the Nov. 14 board meeting. Torborg has served as an office clerk, a lunch monitor, a security guard, an athletic supervisor and more during her decades-long career with the district. Now a grandmother of 8, she retired earlier this year — but still comes into the office to help out.
Torborg: A hometown hero not interested in retiring
Many of us seek to better understand how we can be of service to our community. But perhaps the best way to learn is to look to the example of those paragons of selfless action who already walk … more
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The Nativity scene lit up during Lynbrook village’s Blessing of the Créche. The Nativity scene represents the birth of Jesus as represented in the Bible.
Lynbrook lights up
Lynbrook got festive over the weekend as the village came aglow with holiday lights. Neighbors came together the celebrate Christmas through the village’s blessing of the crèche, a dance … more
Kindergarteners march in the ‘Balloons Over Rhame’ parade every year. The older kids, who cheered the youngsters on while sharing messages of encouragement, undoubtedly remembered their own balloon parades from not too long ago.
East Rockaway students show off seasonal spirit and creativity with balloon parade
A beloved holiday tradition continued as kindergartners at East Rockaway’s Rhame Avenue Elementary School took over the hallways for the “Balloons of Rhame” parade on Nov. 22. The … more
Aiden Michaels, left, and Jack Murray, center, are the first students from Lynbrook to send a science experiment to outer space. They, along with their teacher and collaborator, Stoycho Velkovsky, right, were invited to the Kennedy Space Station in Florida, where they presented their experiment to a panel of NASA experts.
Student project is out of this world
The Kennedy Space Center was nearly pitch black, until a miniature sun was born. An impossibly large fireball lit up the Nov. 9 night sky as a rocket was propelled toward space — carrying, … more
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The SATs will be administered online beginning this spring. The shorter test and digital interface will hopefully make students feel more comfortable, Matthew Sarosy and Richard Schaffer, principals of Lynbrook and East Rockaway High Schools respectively, said.
The SATs are now fully online — but what does that mean for your student?
It’s official: in true 21st century fashion, the SATs will be administered online starting this spring with a new format that is expected to be more accessible to the modern student — but … more
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E.R. students honor vets with ceremonies and surprises
Leading up to Veterans Day, East Rockaway students throughout the district paid tribute to those who have served with special assemblies, ceremonies and even with a personal visit to their homes to … more
Banning books is not what America is about
Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate. more
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Let’s honor our veterans by supporting them at home
In the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month . . . more
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The students and staff of Waverly Park Elementary School gathered on the blacktop to spell out “OWLS” for Unity Day on Oct. 18.
What are Lynbrook students doing to make the world better?
  Students and staff throughout the Lynbrook school district stood as one against bullying for Unity Day on Oct. 18. Hallways and classrooms were filled with orange clothing and … more
A war overseas, yet close to home
The war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever. more
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