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As the summer winds down, many families are racing to make the most out of the last days of the season before children return to school, high school grads go away to college and the days begin to cool. But look no farther than your geographic backyard . . . more

8/23/19

The Lynbrook Titans girls’ self-defense program recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and an awards ceremony.

Lynbrook Titans girls' self-defense program celebrates silver anniversary

The Lynbrook Titans girls’ self-defense program recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and hosted its annual awards ceremony at Angelina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

In the groove with Al Jardine

Best known for being one of the founding members oft the Beach Boys, Al Jardine continues creating and performing. more

7/26/19

Lynbrook varsity lacrosse defender Lena Weinkauf was named to the Long Island Metro team for the U.S. Lacrosse Girls’ National Tournament.

Lynbrook Owl soars toward Long Island Metro lacrosse team

Lynbrook varsity lacrosse defender Lena Weinkauf was named to the Long Island Metro team for the U.S. Lacrosse School Girls’ National Tournament for the second straight year. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/16/19

Elise Candreva, center, who is going for her Girl Scouts Gold Award, created T-shirts for all of the children she served in Nigeria.

Lynbrook High School student sets gold standard for fundraising

Lynbrook High School senior Elise Candreva is working toward her Girl Scouts Gold Award. more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/2/19

East Rockaway girls’ varsity basketball coach Karin Leary recently retired after 19 seasons, during which her teams won 209 games and six county championships. Her former players said she had a profound impact on them, on and off the court.

Final buzzer for East Rockaway girls' basketball coach

Coach Karin Leary smiled as she pointed to the many photos and newspaper clippings lining the walls of her office, highlighting the various accomplishments of the East Rockaway girls’ varsity basketball team during her nearly two decades of leadership. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/6/19

This is the first known photograph of Girl Scouts in Nassau County. The troop, records show, was based in Lynbrook.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County celebrate 100 years

In 1912, Juliette Gordon-Lowe decided to start an organization for girls to develop leadership skills, and by 1919, Nassau County got its first-known Girl Scout troop in Lynbrook. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/14/19

Let’s celebrate women speaking truth to power

On Friday, many countries worldwide are commemorating International Women’s Day. Meanwhile, in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, all of March will be marked by . . . more

3/8/19

Emma Lenz, right, read her book, “Memories of Lynbrook,” to Sharon Dunn’s kindergarten class on Jan. 28.

Girl Scout shares memories of Lynbrook

Emma Lenz knew that she wanted to combine her love of art with her passion for history in her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The best way to do that, she decided, was to write a children's book. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/7/19

East Rockaway Girl Scout Troop 2182 hosting yard sale

Girl Scout Troop 2182 will be hosting a yard sale to benefit the troop and the Michelle O’Neill Foundation on Sept. 9. more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/6/18

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