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The Village of East Rockaway Board voted last week to approve a moratorium on solicitation until it can review the legality of its solicitation law, after it was hit with a suit.

East Rockaway sued over solicitation law

A Utah-based pest control company is suing the Village of East Rockaway over a law that limits the times that businesses can solicit at local homes and requires certain companies to pay a bond. more

By Melissa Koenig and Mike Smollins | 6/20/19

Lynbrook High School varsity wrestlers who were recognized at the annual Becker Brothers Awards ceremony included, from left, David Frederick; Jimmy Murray; Tyler Heaney; James Guillespie; Jessie Candel; Henry Quilca; Justin Weinberger; and John DiBenedetto. Above, the wrestlers with, from left, Hilary Becker, coach Matt Hollenstein, Greg Becker and coach Rich Renz.

Lynbrook wrestlers pin down several awards

Several Lynbrook wrestlers were rewarded for their hard work and dedication this season at the annual Becker Brothers Awards ceremony on June 2. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/20/19

For the second time in two days, Lynbrook emergency personnel responded to an overturned vehicle in the village.

Lynbrook emergency personnel responds to another overturned car

For the second time in two days, Lynbrook firefighters and police officers responded to a car crash with an overturned vehicle. more

6/20/19

Mayor Alan Beach handed Lynbrook American Legion Post Commander Hank Speicher a plaque to commemorate Post 335’s centennial celebration, surrounded by members of the post and the village board.

Lynbrook American Legion commemorates centennial

In honor of its 100th anniversary, members of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 were honored at Monday’s village board meeting by Mayor Alan Beach and the board of trustees. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/20/19

Tim O’Hagan was sworn in as an East Rockaway village trustee by Mayor Bruno Romano, joined by O’Hagan’s wife, Kristen, and Trustees Richard Bilello and Gordon Fox.

New East Rockaway village trustee is sworn in

Lifelong resident Tim O'Hagan was sworn in as a trustee to replace Theresa Gaffney, who resigned from her position in March. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/20/19

Map showing the extent of the plume as it has drifted southward, encroaching on the northern halves of both Seaford and Wantagh.

State unveils ambitious plan for Bethpage toxic plume

Hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium at Bethpage High School on June 11 to learn about the ambitious proposal by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to contain and … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/18/19

Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell, left, defeated Cody Zappone in his professional mixed martial arts debut on May 31 at the Tropicana in Atlantic City.

East Rockaway native wins in his professional MMA debut

With about 250 family members and friends in attendance at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell did not disappoint in his professional mixed martial arts debut. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/13/19

Hundreds of residents attended the 50th annual Huckleberry Frolic on Saturday, in support of the Grist Mill Museum.

A rollicking good time at the 50th annual Huckleberry Frolic in East Rockaway

As students from the School of Rock performed on the main stage last Saturday, hundreds of residents buzzed about East Rockaway’s Memorial Park, taking in the 50th annual Huckleberry Frolic. Some sang along with the band, while others browsed the dozens of tables set up by vendors or enjoyed the many games and rides on a sun-soaked afternoon. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/13/19

Daniel Ambrosio and Andrea Wong were named Lynbrook’s Man and Woman of the Year, respectively, at the village board meeting on June 3.

Volunteers named Lynbrook Man, Woman of the Year

Daniel Ambrosio and Andrea Wong are always helping out their community — whether it’s by coaching local sports teams, serving in the Lynbrook Fire Department or volunteering at Our Lady of Peace, they never pass up an opportunity to lend a hand. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/13/19

Nassau names 15 sites for early voting

State and local officials announced at a news conference last Friday the 15 locations in Nassau County that will be used as early-voting sites before the general election on Nov. 5. In January, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/13/19

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