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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak joined incoming students at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center as part of phys-ed class.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway students return to school

The East Rockaway and Lynbrook school districts welcomed students back during the first day of school of the 2021-22 school year last week. more

9/17/21

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reveals findings of Back Bays study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a draft report for the Nassau County Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, which outlines a tentatively selected plan that includes East Rockaway and Lynbrook. It would include elevating more than 14,000 homes and flood-proofing more than 2,500 industrial and commercial properties across the South Shore to mitigate the risk of flood damage during storms. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/17/21

The Lynbrook Owls hoisted American flags at the first football game of the season on Sept. 11, which marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Lynbrook schools show patriotism with 9/11 fundraiser, football game

The Lynbrook Owls commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a day of reflection and remembrance on Saturday, which included the high school’s first varsity football game of the season. There was a patriotic theme throughout the festivities, which included a fundraiser that netted more than $2,500 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. more

By Julia Swerdin | 9/17/21

Village officials and veterans gathered at the new “Lynbrook Honors Our Troops” sign after the bunting and flags were added. Taking part were, from left, Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino, Mike Davies, Trustees Laura Ryder and Robert Boccio, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst, Mayor Alan Beach, Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Pat Nealon, and, from right, Steve Grogan, Thomas Wohlrab, Michael Martin, former VFW Commander Ed Donegan, American Legion member Frank Quinn, Marine Corp League Past Commander Len Goldstein, American Legion Commander Bill Marinaccio and SFC Army Recruiter Jose Morrero.

Lynbrook remembers the 13 servicemen and women killed in Afghanistan

The Village of Lynbrook has a new sign that reads, “Lynbrook Honors Our Troops” at the east and west entrances to the village on Sunrise Highway. more

9/9/21

East Rockaway resident Dan Caracciolo is seeking to have the name of his father, Lawrence Caracciolo, added to the FealGood Foundation’s 9/11 Remembrance Wall because he said he believes his father’s terminal cancer was caused by his work for Verizon at ground zero after Sept. 11, 2001, as seen above.

East Rockaway resident seeks to honor late father who was 9/11 first responder

Though it’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many first responders and their families are still battling with potentially life-threatening health effects because of their exposure to toxic dust in the air at ground zero, including a number in the Lynbrook-East Rockaway area. more

By Madeline Armstrong | 9/9/21

Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Mike Hwaxhurst escaped the South Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Lynbrook deputy mayor recalls escaping from World Trade Center on 9/11

Lynbrook resident Michael Hawxhurst was at his desk on the 80th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, when he heard, but could not see American Airlines … more

By Mike Smollins | 9/9/21

Village officials are seeking historical landmark status for the 92-year-old Lynbrook Public Library.

Lynbrook Library could go down in the history books

Village officials and Lynbrook Public Library administrators are seeking historical landmark status for the librar.y more

By Madeline Armstrong | 9/2/21

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Vice President Nazia DeFrank volunteered to wait tables (and shoot photos rather than appear in them) at Lynbrook Eats last month because it was one of many businesses dealing with staff shortages. Her children, from left, Adam, Steven and Deen (not pictured), visited, along with former Lynbrook Police Chief Joseph Neve.

Lynbrook restaurants still facing staff shortages amid pandemic

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Vice President Nazia DeFrank said she was at Lynbrook Eats, on Merrick Road, for a meeting last month when she noticed owner Timmy Anagnostos, 75, moving quickly from table to table to serve customers amid a staff shortage. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/2/21

Ryu’s Martial Arts recently opened their new location at 309 Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook.

New location, same discipline and respect, for Ryu's Martial Arts in Lynbrook

Ryu’s Martial Arts has moved to a new location, with space for more students to learn and practice taekwondo. Now at 309 Sunrise Highway, the martial arts studio reopened during the first week of August, continuing its 21 years of operation in Lynbrook. more

By Katie Fenton | 9/2/21

James DeTommaso was recently appointed the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the East Rockaway School District.

East Rockaway schools hire new assistant superintendent

James DeTommaso was appointed assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the East Rockaway School District by the Board of Education and began his role on July 8. more

9/2/21

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