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Vote 'yes' for Lynbrook, East Rockaway school budgets

It it is as important a time as ever to back them as officials strive to enhance school safety and increase the quality of programs amid the coronavirus pandemic, while holding the line on taxes. more

5/13/21

Lynbrook historical odds & ends

This week's look back into Lynbrook history delves into a golf course architect's death, a miniature golf course controversy and a fire. more

By Art Mattson | 5/13/21

Michael Franklin said he was disappointed that the Village of Lynbrook’s Architectural Review Board denied his request for solar panels on the front of his home. Represetatives of the board said he was not denied, but would have to make changes to his application. Franklin provided this photo of fellow Lynbrook resident Anthony Longo, who has solar panels on the front of his Lynbrook home.

Lynbrook resident upset after review board denies solar panels

Lynbrook resident Michael Franklin said he was disappointed with the village’s Architectural Review Board because it didn’t approve his request to put solar panels on the front of his house in March. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Nassau County Legislator C. William Gaylor

Amend state laws to address hate crimes against Asians

Earlier this month, the Legislative Majority convened a hearing focusing on anti-Asian hate crimes and violence. more

By C. William Gaylor | 5/13/21

Former Lynbrook Fire Chief and Honorary Commissioner Tom Ryan, right, broke the traditional bottle of champagne on the new Tally-Ho pumper as officers, from left, Second Lieutenant Jack Liquori, First Lieutenant Ken Olsen and Captain Stephen Liquori also took part.

Tally-Ho christens new Lynbrook Fire Department truck

On April 23, Tally-Ho Engine Company No. 3 of the Lynbrook Fire Department dedicated and christened its new 2021 Spartan fire truck at wet-down ceremonies in the parking lot of the firehouse on Horton Avenue. more

By Steve Grogan | 5/13/21

ynbrook School District officials recently announced their plans for the $92.9 million 2021-22 school budget, which aims primarily to bolster current programs, make improvements in school infrastructure, and continue staff development across the board.

Lynbrook school officials propose $92.9 million budget

Lynbrook School District officials recently announced their plans for the $92.9 million 2021-22 school budget, which aims primarily to bolster current programs, make improvements in school infrastructure, and continue staff development across the board. more

By Julia Swerdin | 5/13/21

East Rockaway school officials have proposed a $41.7 million budget for 2021-22.

East Rockaway school officials propose $41.7 million budget

East Rockaway School District officials have proposed a $41.7 million budget for the 2021-22 school year. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Dom Vulpis Incumbent Age: 65 Family: Wife, Kathleen; son, Dom; daughters, Marykate and Kerrianne Number of children in district: None Professional experience: Teacher and administrator for 42 years Other positions: Section VIII Athletics assistant executive director

Vulpis, Caracciolo vie for East Rockaway school board

When polls open in East Rockaway next Tuesday, incumbent Board of Education President Dom Vulpis and challenger Dan Caracciolo will appear on the ballot, vying for one board seat. Ahead of the election, the Herald asked the candidates about their goals, visions for the future and assets they would bring to the board. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Lesli Deninno Incumbent Age: 46 Family: Husband, four children Family: I have lived in Lynbrook for the past 18 years. My husband was raised here. We are proud Lynbrook Owls. I grew up in nearby, Baldwin. Number of Children in District: 4 Professional experience: Teacher for 25 years Other positions: Represents all New York state early childhood teachers on a state-wide committee; serves as a statewide political action coordinator for NYSUT; supervisor of the district’s summer program; member of the facilities and the audit committees; former PTA president

Field of five compete for three seats on Lynbrook Board of Education

Five candidates will vie for three open seats on the Lynbrook Board of Education in next Tuesday’s elections. Ahead of the election, the Herald asked the candidates about their goals and the issues facing the district. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Lynbrook historical odds & ends

This week's flashback to Lynbrook history focuses on going to extreme measures to guard chickens in 1895, a 1906 murder and the 1930 tong wars. more

By Art Mattson | 5/6/21

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