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East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 is making strides toward returning to normal operations. Above, veterans Ron Edgar, left, Pat Iuliucci and Joseph McCarthy in front of the East Rockaway VFW on Main Street.

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 reopens

As the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 enters phase three of reopening, they are now operating again at 50 percent occupancy and bringing back some programs. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

While many camps have had to shutter for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp, in East Rockaway, plans to open July 13, but will cut its capacity in half. Above, a previous year at Rolling River.

How the coronavirus has impacted Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway, others

While many Long Island camps have shuttered for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will open, but administrators had to make major changes to comply with health guidelines. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/2/20

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Rabbi Andrew Warmflash retired in late June after 13 years at the synagogue.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre rabbi retires after 13 years at synagogue

After 43 years serving as a rabbi — 13 of which were spent at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre — Rabbi Andrew Warmflash said it was sad, but relieving to call it a career in early June. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Lifelong Malvernite and former village deputy mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, at lectern, announced her candidacy for State Assembly District 21 on Tuesday.

Former Malverne deputy mayor to run for Assembly District 21

Both local elected and Village of Malverne officials, along with family members of Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick gathered at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday as she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/30/20

Graduate, Anthony Romano will study business and its relation to the music industry at Saint John’s University

Emotions run high at East Rockaway High School graduation

Clapping and cheering could be heard from the bleachers filled with parents of graduates as the class of 2020 took their seats for the in-person graduation ceremony on Friday, June 26 at East … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 6/29/20

Douglas Tuman victorious in 4th Congressional District primary race

Douglas Tuman (R-West Hempstead) defeated Cindy Grosz in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary race 74 to 25 percent. Tuman, 39, is now set to challenge U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/29/20

A push has been made to reform the Lynbrook School District curriculum to include teachings about racial issues

Push made to reform education on racism in Lynbrook schools

The pressure for schools to expand their curriculums on the subject of racial inequality, systemic bias and modern injustices continues to increase with the strengthening of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. There is now a greater push than ever to widen kindergarten through 12th grade teachings in order to ensure that students learn about racism in modern times. more

By Julia Swerdin | 6/26/20

The graduating eighth-graders from Our Lady of Peace were celebrated at a ceremony in the parking lot of New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook.

Our Lady of Peace's class of 2020 celebrates graduation at Lynbrook Elks Lodge

The New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook recently permitted Our Lady of Peace School to use the facility to honor the graduating eighth grade class of 2020. more

6/25/20

Anna Rath, left, and Arpie Bakhshian were named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Lynbrook High School’s class of 2020.

Lynbrook High School val, sal hope to help community in the future

Though the coronavirus and remote learning impacted their senior years, Lynbrook High School valedictorian Arpie Bakhshian and salutatorian Anna Rath said they were proud to represent their class and excited for the future. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

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