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Lynbrook-based Steinway Moving and Storage collected food from the King Kullen in Rockville Centre on April 6.

Lynbrook-based moving company donates food

Rockville Centre King Kullen shoppers took time out of their routine on April 6 to fill an 18-wheeler truck with 650 pounds of non-perishable food that will be donated to Island Harvest as part of Steinway Moving and Storage’s annual Fill-a-Truck food drive. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/18/19

A rendering of the laser beams that would be placed at railroad crossings to alert a train conductor of a car on the tracks.

East Rockaway native develops railroad safety device

About once a month for almost 14 years, John Barragan witnessed drivers stop on railroad tracks across Long Island when he was working as a crossing inspector for the Long Island Rail Road. Often, he said, the drivers were distracted — either texting, doing their makeup, or eating — and missed the flashing lights warning of an oncoming train. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/18/19

Officials schedule public meeting about Greis Park Master Plan

Lynbrook village officials have scheduled a public information meeting for April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, where more information about the Greis Park Master Plan will be shared. more

4/11/19

Winifred Boehmke, 101, left, and Nanette Fishman, 100, celebrated their birthdays with a Centenarian Celebration at the Atria of Lynbrook on April 4.

A Centenarian Celebration for the ages at Atria of Lynbrook

Decorations and smiles filled the room at the Atria of Lynbrook on April 4 as the facility celebrated the birthdays of residents Nanette Fishman, who turned 100 on that day, and Winifred Boehmke, who turned 101 on April 8. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/11/19

Lynbrook resident Susan Brockmann, above with Nassau County Legislator C. William Gaylor, stood outside the County Legislative Building in Mineola last May, wearing 500 plastic bags. She did so in protest of their use.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react positively to New York's plastic bag ban

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting next March, which has left many locals pleased. more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Melissa Koenig | 4/4/19

Executives from three offshore wind development companies presented their plans for expansive wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island to members of the Long Island Association on March 29. Above, a view of the five-turbine wind farm off Block Island, R.I., the nation’s first offshore wind farm, which is serving as a model for future development. The project was originally developed by Deepwater Wind, which was purchased for $510 million by Denmark-based Orsted, the company that is proposing a wind farm 35 miles off Montauk Point.

Wind farm, cable planned for South Shore

One offshore wind developer is proposing a wind farm that, if approved, would span 80,000 acres in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island’s South Shore, with its closest point to land being 14 miles … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/31/19

The Lynbrook Diner, at 401 Sunrise Hwy., closed suddenly on March 12 after 90 years in the village.

Lynbrook Diner closes after 90 years in business

The Lynbrook Diner, an establishment that was a fixture in the village for 90 years, suddenly and unexpectedly closed its doors on March 12. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/22/19

Rabbi Joshua Weinberg spoke about Israel’s political tensions at Temple Am Echad in Lynbrook on March 13.

Lynbrook has its eye on Israeli politics

Following a skirmish at the Western Wall in which a multidenominational feminist prayer group was attacked by ultra Orthodox Jews and following the news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on bribery and fraud charges, Temple Am Echad hosted a discussion about Israeli politics on March 13. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/21/19

A New York American Water rate hike is set to go into effect on April 1.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to New York American Water rate hike

New York American Water rates are set to increase again next month, as the third year of the utility’s conservation rate hike begins. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/14/19

Polls for the Lynbrook village election will be open at the Recreation Center at Greis Park on March 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lynbrook village trustee candidates discuss the issues

Five trustee candidates are vying for two seats in Lynbrook. Polls are open on March 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Greis Park. Here's what each candidate had to say about the village's most pressing issues. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/14/19

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