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East Rockaway Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz will retire at the end of this month.

East Rockaway school board bids farewell to Superintendent Lisa Ruiz

East Rockaway School District administrators and staff bade farewell to Superintendent Lisa Ruiz, who was variously described as “bold” and “brave,” at the June 14 Board of Education meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/23/22

Lynbrook school board to get new trustee

Tara Aragona will take her seat on the Lynbrook Board of Education on July 5, replacing David Yaker, who was hired as an English teacher and varsity football coach at Lynbrook High School. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/23/22

James Lentini, left, Molloy University’s president, and Edward Thompson — the school’s vice president of advancement — celebrate Molloy’s new university status and a $2 million gift from S. Zaki Hossain.

Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift

Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/23/22

Man arrested for alleged string of robberies, including in Lynbrook

A Freeport man has been arrested in connection to three Nassau County robberies, including one that took place in Lynbrook. more

6/17/22

Lynbrook Emergency Medical Company members secured the driver of an overturned vehicle on a stretcher on the front lawn of a house on the corner of Ocean and Merton avenues on June 11.

Lynbrook firefighters respond to overturned car after crash

Lynbrook firefighters responded to the scene of an auto accident and overturn at the corner of Ocean and Merton avenues on June 11 just before 4 p.m. more

6/17/22

Village officials and developers want to raze the vacant Mangrove Feather factory in July to make way for a new apartment complex.

Lynbrook officials hopeful to raze former Feather Factory in July to make way for apartments

It’s been called an “eyesore.” A “blight.” But soon it may be called “no more.” more

By Mike Smollins | 6/16/22

For the first time since 2019, East Rockaway hosted the Huckleberry Frolic last Saturday in Memorial Park. Emily Butler, 9, showed off her karate skills.

Return of East Rockaway's Huckleberry Frolic was a rollicking good time

For the first time in three years, residents from across Nassau County flocked to Memorial Park for the Huckleberry Frolic last Saturday. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/16/22

Herald Community Newspapers senior editor Laura Lane won two first place awards during the annual ceremony hosted by the Press Club of Long Island.

Herald picks up seven awards from Press Club of Long Island

In its first in-person gala since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Press Club of Long Island handed out a number of awards on June 2 — including seven to Herald Community Newspapers. more

Staff Report | 6/9/22

Dozens of people attended the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce's "Night Under the Stars" on June 4.

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts 'A Night Under the Stars'

Local residents, elected officials and honorees attended the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s “Night Under the Stars” event last Saturday at the Mary’s Maris Stella Knights of Columbus. more

6/9/22

James DeTommaso will take over as the superintendent of the East Rockaway School District on July 1.

East Rockaway school officials name new superintendent

After serving in administrative roles in schools for nearly three decades, James DeTommaso is set to become superintendent of the East Rockaway School District on July 1, when current Superintendent Lisa Ruiz retires. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/22

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