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Lynbrook woman remembers late brother, the 'Origami Man'

In Lynbrook, one doesn’t have to go too far to find the works of the late “Origami Man.” more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/22

East Rockaway resident Joe Petraro has authored two children’s books and donated to many community initiatives, while also raising funds to build a well in Nigeria. Above, Joe with his mother, Anne, and father, Ozzie.

East Rockaway author, 8, funds well in Africa

At 8 years old, Joe Petraro has accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime. He is a twice-published author, has helped the Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities in many ways, and also funded a well in Nigeria to bring clean water to villagers. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/21/21

A bittersweet farewell for St. Raymond School in East Rockaway

The annual St. Raymond Parish carnival was a bittersweet event this year, as it marked the final day for the school before it permanently closed amid lowered enrollment accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Students, administration, alumni and parents celebrated the emotional final day for the school on June 18, the last day of classes. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/24/21

Parents and students attended Mass last Sunday at St. Agnes Catholic Cathedral, in Rockville Centre, in the hope that they might find out why the diocese will close St. Raymond School, in East Rockaway, in June.

Community angry over planned closing of St. Raymond School in East Rockaway

Many community members are upset after The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that the St. Raymond School will close in June. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/25/21

East Rockaway resident Joseph Petraro, 7, raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale.

East Rockaway Cub Scout raises $10K with popcorn sales

A young East Rockaway resident raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/24/20

After the coronavirus pandemic forced them to cancel their big wedding last Friday, John and Danielle Garren decided to get married in a “socially distant” ceremony in front of eight people in Danielle’s parents’ East Rockaway backyard.

Couple hosts wedding in East Rockaway backyard after canceling big party over coronavirus concernts

When John and Danielle Garren got engaged in 2018, they pictured a large wedding surrounded by about 100 family members and friends at St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway, followed by a reception at Watermill Catering in Smithtown. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/1/20

Vietnam veteran and Bay Park resident Joseph Vigotty, 76

Longtime Bay Park resident and Vietnam War veteran Joseph R. Vigotty died on Oct. 4. He was 76. more

10/10/19

Richard W. LaRossa, 72, a deacon at the Church of St. Raymond of Penyafort in East Rockaway, has stepped down after being accused of sexually abusing a minor 26 years ago.

East Rockaway deacon steps down after sexual abuse allegation

A deacon in East Rockaway has been removed from his position by the Diocese of Rockville Centre as law enforcement officials and church administrators investigate an allegation that he sexually abused a minor 26 years ago. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/29/19

Longtime East Rockaway boys’ basketball coach Joe Lores, third from right, was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame on March 24. Lores won 222 games as head coach, more than anyone in school history.

Longtime East Rockaway boys' basketball coach enshrined in state hall

Joe Lores’s long road to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame began in seventh grade. The now 61-year-old ran with a rough crowd back then, prompting his father to take his 12-year-old son, already 6 feet tall, to the St. Raymond’s School gym in East Rockaway to join the basketball team. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

St. Raymond’s Parochial School, in East Rockaway, and Our Lady of Peace School, in Lynbrook, celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, a 1976 St. Raymond’s alumnus, visited the school during the week to discuss the dangers of drugs and vaping with students. He lent Emma, a kindergartner, a police badge.

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

From Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook and St. Raymond’s Parochial School in East Rockaway rang in Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic school elementary education. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/14/19

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