Since his time at Lynbrook High School, alumnus Jeff Sklar has gone on to blaze a successful career in the world of business and, to this day, continues to make the Lynbrook community proud with his inspiring mantra of leadership.
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By Julia Swerdin
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12/24/20
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Now more than ever before, there is a chronic blood deficit between what is needed by hospitals and what is collected at blood donation centers.
“We always received flyers saying that blood …
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By Julia Swerdin
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12/24/20
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East Rockaway resident Joe Vito is set to be inducted into the Nassau County High School Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2020.
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By Mike Smollins
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11/12/20
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Former Lynbrook Athletic Director Joanna Commander has long been passionate about helping student-athletes, and her dedication and drive earned her a spot in the Nassau County High School Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2020.
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By Mike Conn and Mike Smollins
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10/29/20
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Late last month, we at the Herald were jolted when a senior at Kennedy High School, in Bellmore, called on school officials — and the local media — to stop referring to girls’ sports teams at Kennedy as the “Lady Cougars.”
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10/22/20
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Lynbrook Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak announced on Tuesday that two Lynbrook High School students tested positive for Covid-19, but the school will remain open.
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By Mike Smollins
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10/1/20
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High school and college sports coaches on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar discussed how Covid-19 has affected their programs — including new recruiting methods, alternatives to competitive gameplay and staying positive through it all.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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9/29/20
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Classes were back in session at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Monday after district officials shut the building down for three days when a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/23/20
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Just a week after opening its doors for a return to classes for the first time in six months, East Rockaway school officials announced that the Junior-Senior High School will switch to an all-remote model at least through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Rhame and Centre Avenue elementary schools will continue with normal operations.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/15/20
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Nassau and Suffolk counties have both opted to postpone high school sports until January of 2021, and many colleges have moved their fall sports to the spring, as well. With sports on pause, student-athletes — especially high school seniors — and parents are left not only disappointed, but also with many lingering questions.
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9/15/20
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