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After a delay caused by the coronaivirus, renovations at Lynbrook High School and other district buildings are back on track.

In the four months since officials broke ground on Lynbrook High School’s renovation, much progress has been made. The project has been in the works for nearly three years, beginning with the community’s approval in October 2017 of a $28.9 million bond to fund it. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/13/20

Baruch Shemtov, above, center, hosted a virtual town hall meeting about the Belmont Park arena project with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, UBS Executive Vice Chairman Brian Hull, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and The Azoff Company Chairman Irving Azoff.

Isles’ future home named UBS Arena

As the New York Islanders gear up for the National Hockey League playoffs starting Aug. 1, the name of their future home at Belmont Park was made official Wednesday, when UBS announced its exclusive … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Melissa Koenig | 7/22/20

The Lynbrook Village Pool opened on June 19 with special social distancing protocols for guests.

A summer of splashing at Lynbrook’s Village Pool begins

Though the coronavirus remains a concern, Lynbrook and Rockville Centre residents can still use the Lynbrook Village Pool as long as they adhere to social distancing guidelines. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

Lynbrook Public Schools will host its summer playground program from July 27 to Aug. 14. Above, in a previous year, a camper had fun with a Harry Potter theme.

Lynbrook summer camp is a go

After more than 600 residents said they wanted Lynbrook Public Schools to host their annual summer playground program, administrators announced it would return on July 27 under strict guidelines to ensure the safety of students and staff. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

The Lynbrook Library remains closed to the public as administrators contemplate the safest way to reopen.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway institutions face a new normal

Amid the still-serious threat of the coronavirus, local senior centers and libraries have tightened restrictions and adjusted to a new normal. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/16/20

Lynbrook construction firm pays $1.5M sexual harassment settlement to employees

A Lynbrook construction firm has to pay a $1.5 million settlement to 18 former employees who were victims of sexual harassment and workplace retaliation. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/14/20

On June 12, Pearsall’s Station in Lynbrook opened for outdoor dining.

Local restaurants open for outdoor dining

As coronavirus cases have declined, many restaurants in the Lynbrook community opened for outdoor dining earlier this month. On June 10, Craft Kitchen and Tap house began serving customers for … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 7/2/20

While many camps have had to shutter for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp, in East Rockaway, plans to open July 13, but will cut its capacity in half. Above, a previous year at Rolling River.

How the coronavirus has impacted Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway, others

While many Long Island camps have shuttered for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will open, but administrators had to make major changes to comply with health guidelines. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

At a news conference on June 17 at the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing facility, Patricia Lewis thanked the Lakeview Fire Department for putting out her house fire.

Double amputee escapes fire after training at Lynbrook rehab facility helps save her

Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire Department arrived to put out the fire. more

By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

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