On April 13, the Lynbrook Fire Department was dispatched to the home on Windsor Place for the reported child falling into a pool. A Valley Stream mother, who was visiting a friend’s home in … more

On April 19, Michael J. Hynes was sworn in as Chief of Lynbrook Fire Department by Lynbrook Mayor William Hendrick at the annual council meeting of the Lynbrook Fire Department. Hynes has been a … more

A fire of undetermined origin at a two family home at 90 Driving Park Avenue in Lynbrook on December 23 is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Village of Lynbrook’s Building Department after it appeared that an illegal bedroom existed in the basement where the fire originated. more

Two workers were seriously injured in Lynbrook on Saturday when the pole they were both holding was blown into a power line, causing a severe shock to both men. According to Nassau County detectives, the men, who were working for Brook Window Cleaning, headquartered on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, were preparing to wash the windows at Bank of America, at 300 Merrick Road, using 
a telescoping washing pole. Nicholas Genovese 58, of Staten Island, and his co-worker, Alan Weinberg 64, of Long Beach, were standing on the ground, both holding the bottom of the pole. Weinberg was “footing” — or bracing — the pole while Genovese was walking it up the building when a gust of wind blew the pole into a nearby power line. Both men were thrown to the ground by the shock.
 According to detectives, two … more

Lynbrook EMT Lynn Curtis was honored on Oct. 21 by Supervisor Kate Murray and the Town of Hempstead at their annual Firematic Awards ceremony for her life saving actions — times two. “I am … more

Many friends, family members, Lynbrook firefighters and fellow correction officers and co-workers from the sheriff’s office where Lenny Llewellyn, 43, is employed came out to support him … more

While most are preparing for Thanksgiving, thinking about holiday shopping or getting ready for the upcoming winter season, the members of the Lynbrook Fire Department Emergency Medical Company are getting ready for a Fall Festival Fundraising event to be held on November 20 to support one of their members, firefighter/EMT Kelly Ann Cartmell. more

The Malverne school district lost three new school buses and use of its portable classrooms last Sunday morning after a fire broke out and engulfed the recently purchased buses more

As part of the weeklong celebration of Safety Week, students at West End School in Lynbrook received a firsthand lesson in fire safety from members of the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Vulcan Company. Fire department volunteers brought fire engines, hoses and fire gear with them to teach the children some unforgettable lessons about preventing and surviving fires. more

Hot wheels On Oct. 23, the Lynbrook Fire Department responded to a working car fire in the parking lot along Peninsula Blvd. between Earle and Vincent avenues. Truck Company, Vulcan Company and Hose Company responded to the scene under the command of First Deputy Chief Mike Hynes. Firefighters were at the scene for about 20 minutes.  more