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The purple Coat Drive box is unmissable once a patron enters the library.

Coat drive and Warming Centers help LI stay warm

Baldwin Public Library and One Warm Coat collaboration continues until January 22, with the library asking residence to donate new or gently used coats for those of all ages in the drop off boxes in … more

By Karina Kovac | 1/20/22

Residents said they hoped the $608 million sale of New York American Water to Liberty Utilities would lead to cleaner water and lower rates.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to Liberty Utilities $608M purchase of New York American Water

With Liberty Utilities finalizing the $608 million purchase of New York American Water Jan. 3, many Lynbrook and East Rockaway residents have expressed hope for better service and lower rates. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

Mayor Pam Panzenbeck said she would like to slow the pace of the $1.25 billion Garvies Point project, bring new retail businesses to Glen Street and serve as an advocate for the city's schools.

Panzenbeck begins new job, taking over as Glen Cove mayor

Glen Cove's new mayor, Republican Pam Panzenbeck, says she isn't particularly political, and plans to take a different approach to governing — one that just might work. "My goal is to … more

By Laura Lane | 1/15/22

Longtime East Rockaway Recreation Director Jerry Chapel died Jan. 3. Among his many community endeavors, he co-founded the East Rockaway Raiders football team in 1971.

Legendary former East Rockaway Recreation Department Director Jerry Chapel dies

If there was anything he could do to keep youth safe and engaged in their community, longtime East Rockaway Recreation Director Jerry Chapel did it. At various times, he took on the role of coach, umpire, referee, recreation director and organizer for various sports leagues, carving a lasting legacy in his community. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

Parents in Lynbrook and East Rockaway have mixed feelings about County Executive Bruce Blakeman signing an executive order in the attempt to outlaw mask mandates.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway parents split on mask mandates in schools

The debate over masking children in schools has intensified in Lynbrook and East Rockaway after County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference on Jan. 3, at which he announced that he signed executive orders directing local boards of education to vote later this month on whether their district should mandate mask use. more

By Cristina Arroyo, Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

Women dominate City Council for first time in L.B. history

The City of Long Beach was founded 100 years ago by William Reynolds, a master builder and politician who developed the boardwalk and major parts of the barrier island. Today, women run the … more

By James Bernstein | 1/13/22

After the first snowfall of 2022, Lauren Bonura, 7, broke out her sled.

Snowfall lands in Rockville Centre

An overnight snowstorm dropped three to six inches of snow across Long Island, including in Rockville Centre, which had a school closure on Friday. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/22

Snow hit Lynbrook and East Rockaway overnight into Friday Twins Giavanna and Angelina Curtis, 7, made snow angels.

Snowfall hits Lynbrook, East Rockaway

An overnight snowstorm dropped three to six inches of snow across Long Island, including in Lynbrook and East Rockaway, which both had school closures on Friday. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/22

At a news conference Thursday, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order Thursday morning requiring school districts to vote in January on whether to require masks in classrooms.

Nassau executive signs order directing school districts to decide on mask mandate

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who took office Monday, signed executive orders Thursday morning directing local boards of education to vote in January on whether their districts should … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez, Scott Brinton and James Bernstein | 1/7/22

Nassau executive signs order directing school districts to decide on mask mandate

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who took office Monday, signed executive orders Thursday morning directing local boards of education to vote in January on whether their districts should mandate mask use, while also lifting the mask mandate for all county agencies and the state's temporary mask mandate in public places. more

By Cristina Arroyo and Scott Brinton | 1/6/22