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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

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

Be counted: April 1 is U.S. Census Day

April 1 is U.S. Census Day, when the federal government works to count every person across the United States and five of its territories. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/1/20

Lynbrook and East Rockaway firefighters responded to a home on Elbert Street in East Rockaway. Kevin Meyer, 31, was found inside and charged with intentionally starting the fire and attacking firefighters by the Nassau County Police Department

East Rockaway man arrested for allegedly setting fire to his home, attacking firefighters

An East Rockaway man was arrested on Monday for allegedly intentionally setting fire to his home, barricading the entrance ways and assaulting fire department personnel after they came to rescue him. more

By Steve Grogan and Mike Smollins | 3/31/20

Akay Yalcinday fills up Ara Anderson's toy car at the Rocket Food Mart and gas station in Lynbrook regularly.

Lynbrook gas station attendant keeping spirits up amid coronavirus

Akay Yalcinday’s youngest and most loyal customer is Aria Anderson, 2. Yalcinday, an employee at the Rocket Food Mart and gas station in Lynbrook, regularly sees Aria and her father, Robert. more

3/31/20

Many small businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, including the Chop Shop, a hair salon in Long Beach.

Long Island Association offering business advice amid coronavirus outbreak

The Long Island Association, a regional business advocacy group, was supposed to host its spring luncheon Friday, featuring retired Yankee great Alex Rodriguez, but instead it held an hour-long … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Burger Bandit owner Ryan Straschnow and his staff served about 200 meals to the staff at NYU Winthrop Hospital and homeless shelters on Friday.

Burger Bandit in Lynbrook cooks up surprise for hospital staff, homeless shelters

Burger Bandit owner Ryan Straschnow and his staff served a delicious surprise for those in need on Friday, when they cooked about 200 meals and delivered them to NYU Winthrop Hospital and homeless shelters around Hempstead. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/27/20

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz was appointed to co-chair the advisory committee.

County panel surveying how COVID-19 is hurting businesses

Nassau County’s Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council is asking business owners to fill out a confidential survey to gauge how the COVID-19 outbreak is hurting small, medium and big businesses … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

The East Rockaway Education Foundation postponed its 5K from March 28 to May 30 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but a virtual option will still be available later this month.

East Rockaway Education Foundation postpones annual 5K to May amid coronavirus

For the fifth year in a row, the East Rockaway Education Foundation will host its 5K run or walk, but for the first time, it will not be in March. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/26/20

Lynbrook school officials dug in at the groundbreaking for a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school on March 12. The project was part of a $28.9 million bond proposal that voters approved in October 2017.

Groundbreaking begins on new Lynbrook High School extension

Lynbrook school officials and community leaders celebrated the start of construction on a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school, intended to enhance learning opportunities. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/26/20

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