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Local temples and churches, like St. Raymond's in East Rockaway, are still offering patrons a place to turn to, virtually, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway churches and temples offer spiritual guidance amid outbreak

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll, spiritual leaders in Lynbrook and East Rockaway are finding new ways to keep in contact with congregants and to celebrate their spring holidays. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/7/20

On Easter, resurrection trumps death

An Easter message from the Rev. Bob Walderman of Lynbrook Baptist Church. more

By The Rev. Bob Walderman | 4/7/20

Chamber of Commerce President Stephen Wangel, right, said it was a “win-win” for the chamber to partner with the Excellence in Education Foundation. Above, Wangel being sworn into his term as president by Mayor Alan Beach in 2019.

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, education foundation form a partnership

The Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce with a goal of fostering business growth in the community while supporting future education endeavors for students in the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/20

Gerard Beleckas, the Lynbrook School District’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, praised parents, staff members and students for adapting well to remote learning

Lynbrook, East Rockaway students, teachers and staff adapt to remote learning

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandating that schools and non-essential businesses remain closed through April 29, remote learning continues to be the “new normal” for Lynbrook and East Rockaway students, staff members and parents. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/20

Students in Shari Bowes's fifth-grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School created a video to thank frontline workers and first responders for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook students thank frontline workers with touching tribute video

Though they are remote learning, the students in Shari Bowes's fifth grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School came together digitally to thank frontline workers who are treating those suffering from the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/3/20

Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham donated arrangements throughout the neighborhood, including at the Oceanside Care Center, after having to shutdown his businesses as of March 22 because of the coronavirus

Flowers by Mike in Oceanside, East Rockaway donates arrangements to seniors, hospitals and strangers amid coronavirus

Though they had to close both of their stores for being “non-essential” businesses during the coronavirus epidemic, Flowers by Mike showed just how vital they are to the Oceanside and East Rockaway communities. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

East Rockaway resident Jennifer Frank created the “Moms Making Masks” group to provide masks to hospital workers.

Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway amid coronavirus

Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway

Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway

Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

As a way to lift the community’s spirits, Eric Reilly, 12, played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on four different instruments, including the violin, for neighbors.

'Do-gooders' emerge in Lynbrook, East Rockaway during coronavirus

There are “do-gooders” throughout the community amid the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

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