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New York League of Conservation Voters board member Michael Zapson, left, league Chairman Michael J. Posillico, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, league President Marcia Bystryn, City Council President Len Torres, City Councilwoman Fran Adelson and City Manager Jack Schnirman.

Environmental group unveils wastewater action plan

In an effort to protect the environment, the New York League of Conservation Voters has unveiled a four-point plan to fix the region’s ailing wastewater systems and polluted waterways. more

By Vanessa Canner | 8/29/12

The photo and the following information was submitted by John Bishop This is a view of the Grand Canal Basin looking south towards the bay. It is probably from around 1915 or so. The bulkheading was finished.The “blip” on the left in the back is the developers office which was moved to Rhame Ave where it is now a private home on the west side between Franklin and Adams Streets. Much of the bulkheading on the west side was done by my uncle, Fred Forman of Catskill NY. He was born in Holland and a specialist in dams and bulkheads.There were no homes built nor streets paved at this time. North Boulevard was to be called East Rockaway Boulevard. I was told that both model homes that existed were priced at $1,500 with financing by the Realty Associates.

Bay Park: The early years

This historical information was taken from two yearbooks of The Bay Park Property Owners’ Association, Inc. that were published in 1933 and 1944 and contributed by Charles D’Agostino, … more

8/1/12

How's the water, Bay Parkers?

As you may have noticed, the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald has added a small tag — with big meaning — to the front of our newspaper. The tag reads, “Also serving Bay Park.” What isn’t … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/25/12

An oasis in East Rockaway

Bay Park is a small neighborhood consisting of approximately 500 homes, most of which are a stone’s throw away from a body of water. Many Nassau County … more

By Brian Croce | 7/25/12

Sewer deal could be boon for county

Nassau County’s aging sewage treatment plants –– the Bay Park plant in East Rockaway, the Cedar Creek plant in Wantagh and the Glen Cove plant –– have for years been a proverbial yoke around the county’s neck. more

5/17/12

Sewer deal could be boon — or not — for the county

Nassau County’s aging sewage treatment plants –– the Bay Park plant in East Rockaway, the Cedar Creek plant in Wantagh and the Glen Cove plant –– have for years been a proverbial yoke around the county’s neck. more

5/14/12

Councilman Anthony Santino, left, and East Rockaway Mayor Francis Lenahan heard from residents on issues they would like to see addressed at the Town Hall comes to the Village of East Rockaway meeting held on April 25.

Town Hall comes to East Rockaway

Ongoing bulkhead work in Bay Park, the proposed construction of the Molloy College athletic fields, and a suggested ordinance limiting the amount of dogs a property owner can have were discussed in … more

By Brian Croce | 5/2/12

Little leaguers Christian Maltempi, left and Chris Perri led the parade with 1st VP Tom La Barbara and President Mike Cilluffo.

Introducing the East Rockaway Little League team

East Rockaway now has its very own official Little League team — and they’re ready to play ball for the season. To celebrate, on April 21, the league and its coaches, families and supporters — … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/25/12

The New York Islanders will help the Village of East Rockaway on Saturday, May 5 with registration for East Rockaway Roller Hockey League. The hockey club and village recently paired up to bring street hockey clinics to kids this summer.

Islanders bring hockey clinic to East Rockaway

The Village of East Rockaway is teaming up with the New York Islanders to promote the game of hockey, sportsmanship and teamwork. Long Island’s only … more

By Brian Croce | 4/25/12

Brian Croce/Herald Construction work is ongoing on North Boulevard in Bay Park on April 13. The project is expected to be completed by the end of April.

Bay Park bulkhead nearing completion

Bay Park residents who have put up with construction along the Grand Canal since November will soon be rewarded with a sorely needed new bulkhead. With an … more

Brian Croce | 4/25/12