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Former Lynbrook resident Melanie R. Keveles dies

Melanie R. Keveles died on Nov. 25 in Duluth, Minn., and was laid to rest next to her parents, Abraham and Natalie Shenkman, on Long Island. more

1/14/21

This is Lynbrook’s Five Corners, in 1908, looking east along “the Merrick Road,” which was then an unpaved dirt road. Four years later, oyster shells were used as paving.

Lynbrook Historial Odds and Ends: Streets of shells

Decades before Lynbrook’s dirt roads were paved with macadam and asphalt, they were covered with oyster shells. more

By Art Mattson | 1/14/21

Lynbrook resident Anthony Longo, the pharmacy director for Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, left, received the shipment of the state’s first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 14.

Lynbrook resident recalls preparing New York's first Covid-19 vaccine

Dec. 14, pharmacist Anthony Longo said, was the most important day of his career, as he prepared the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in New York state, and perhaps the country. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/14/21

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents decry rioting at the Capitol

The riot perpetrated by a mob of insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol on the afternoon of Jan. 6 spurred plenty of local reaction. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/14/21

Lynbrook’s racetrack was adjacent to the Brooklyn City Aqueduct (Peninsula Boulevard today).

Lynbrook historical odds and ends: The 1876 racetrack

Lynbrook historical odds and ends is a new column that takes a look back at some interesting facts and events in the village from over the years. This week: the 1876 racetrack. more

By Art Mattson | 1/7/21

One major project that is slated to be completed by the end of 2021 in Lynbrook is the Cornerstone at Yorkshire apartment complex, which is under construction.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway officials eye major projects in new year

After a challenging 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lynbrook and East Rockaway officials and civic leaders are looking toward a 2021 full of projects and goals. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/21

East Rockaway resident Bryan Lanzello is the Herald’s Person of the Year.

Bryan Lanzello is the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald's Person of the Year

With local businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bryan Lanzello sprang into action, using social media to create raffles to help support them. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/31/20

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre pre-school staff hosted a Light Up the Night event in celebration of Hanukkah on Dec. 15.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre pre-school staff, families light up the night

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre’s pre-schoolers and their families got together to light up the night on Dec. 15. more

12/24/20

East Rockaway resident Joseph Petraro, 7, raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale.

East Rockaway Cub Scout raises $10K with popcorn sales

A young East Rockaway resident raised more than $10,000 selling popcorn for the annual Boy Scouts popcorn sale. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/24/20

Lynbrook High School alumnus Jeff Sklar spoke virtually about the power of leadership. LHS Student Government Association advisor Mary Kirby joined the session.

Lynbrook High School alumnus Jeff Sklar talks power of positive leadership

Since his time at Lynbrook High School, alumnus Jeff Sklar has gone on to blaze a successful career in the world of business and, to this day, continues to make the Lynbrook community proud with his inspiring mantra of leadership. more

By Julia Swerdin | 12/24/20

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