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Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng approved a $17.9 million project on Sept. 5 to upgrade the Lynbrook station. Above, a rendering of the station’s platforms and canopies when the project is completed at the end of 2020.

Lynbrook LIRR station to receive $17.9 million upgrade

After several months of negotiations among local elected officials and Long Island Rail Road representatives, the Lynbrook train station is set to undergo a $17.9 million renovation, which commuters and officials say is long overdue. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/12/18

The state Public Service Commission has launched another probe into New York American Water’s operations.

State PSC launches probe after water rate hikes in Lynbrook, East Rockaway and other areas

Maureen Blaum recalled being shocked when she looked at her New York American Water bill last month and saw that it was $300 — more than double her usual monthly cost. more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Mike Smollins | 8/2/18

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been named a special prosecutor to investigate charges that former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused four women.

Nassau County D.A. named special prosecutor in Eric Schneiderman probe

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been appointed as a special prosecutor by Governor Cuomo to lead an investigation into allegations that former State Attorney General Eric … more

By Scott Brinton and Erik Hawkins | 5/9/18

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans last March for a nearly $10 million overhaul of Lynbrook’s Long Island Rail Road station. At a Feb. 22 meeting with local elected officials, however, MTA officials would not commit to fully revamping the facility.

Planned $10 million Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station revamp in doubt

MTA officials have been non-committal about a planned $10 million project to upgrade the Lynbrook Long Island Railroad station that was announced in March 2017. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/26/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Congress representative Kathleen Rice recently wrote a letter to the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery about reimplementing the Interim Mortgage Assistance Program.

The fight to extend the Interim Mortgage Assistance program continues

Hurricane Sandy victims and elected officials have made a push for the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery to request the Department of Housing and Urban Development to renew the extension of the Interim Mortgage Assistance Program. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/12/18

Stamping out this spate of hate

Over the past year and a half, the incidence of hate crimes has skyrocketed across the nation, and Long Island. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were scrawled on sidewalks . . . more

3/16/18

Teachers carrying guns? Not here.

In times of crisis, it’s easy to overreact. President Trump overreacted when he called over the weekend for funding to train and arm teachers . . . more

3/16/18

After Parkland, the youth are leading change

"Why do we have to lead the change?” That was the question Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior Ryan Deitsch asked Sen. Marco Rubio at a town hall forum . . . more

3/9/18

Vaping was the subject of a forum at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School last week. Among the speakers were, from left, James DeTommaso, the high school’s assistant principal; Kristen Mednick, a school social worker; Judi Vining, executive director of Long Beach Aware; State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller; State Sen. Todd Kaminsky; Patricia Folan, director of the Northwell Health Center for Tobacco Control; Nassau County Police Sgt. Charles Solan; and NCPD Officer John Zanni.

Forum in East Rockaway aims to educate about dangers of e-cigarette use

“Vaping” is much like smoking, only it’s done with an “electronic cigarette.” It produces no smoke, only water vapor, and is odorless, making it hard for school officials to detect when students are puffing away on their e-cigarettes. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/14/17

Santa, Mrs. Clause and Frosty the Snowman took a ride with Lynbrook Fire Chief Carl Lengel in a vintage fire truck.

Lynbrook rings in holiday season with festive celebration

Atlantic Avenue was converted into a winter wonderland on Dec. 3, as hundreds of residents participated in Lynbrook’s holiday extravaganza. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/14/17

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