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Lynbrook school officials dug in at the groundbreaking for a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school on March 12. The project was part of a $28.9 million bond proposal that voters approved in October 2017.

Groundbreaking begins on new Lynbrook High School extension

Lynbrook school officials and community leaders celebrated the start of construction on a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school, intended to enhance learning opportunities. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/26/20

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

Meet Lynbrook's top of the class

Lynbrook High School seniors Arpie Bakhshian and Anna Rath were recently recognized as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2020. more

3/18/20

Dr. Gerard Beleckas, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, spoke about curriculum priorities for the 2020-21 budget.

Lynbrook School District officials propose $91.4 million budget for 2020-21

The Lynbrook School District is proposing a $91.4 million budget for the 2020-21 school year, a $3.4 million increase from 2019-20. more

3/18/20

The Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities have taken steps toward stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway communities take steps against coronavirus

Two hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order indefinitely banning restaurants from hosting customers to help prevent coronavirus spread, fear and uncertainty were evident in the voice of Pearsall’s Station owner Brian Fern. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all schools closed statewide through April 1

School canceled statewide until April 1 because of coronavirus, by order of Governor Cuomo

School is out across the state through April 1, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday night. At that time, state officials will consider whether to extend the … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/17/20

Northwell's Dr. David Rosenthal speaks with Hofstra's WRHU to answer your coronavirus questions

As the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, spreads across Long Island, Northwell Health’s Dr. David Rosenthal, an allergist and clinical immunologist, sat down this week for a nine-minute … more

3/15/20

County Executive Laura Curran closed all Nassau schools for two weeks starting Monday. She made the announcement Sunday morning.

County executive closes all Nassau schools for two weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

All Nassau County schools will be closed for two weeks as of Monday, by order of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Curran made the announcement Sunday morning as health and school officials … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/15/20

Classes have been canceled at Hofstra University for a week after a student reported to the student health center Sunday with "flu-like" symptoms. That student had attended a conference at which a case of novel coronavirus was confirmed, according to a statement on the university website.

No coronavirus cases reported yet at Hofstra, but school cancels classes for a week

Hofstra University has canceled in-person classes "out of an abundance of caution" for the upcoming week after a student reported to the school's health center Sunday with "flu-like" symptoms. The … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/9/20

East Rockaway Board of Education President Keith Gamache said it was bittersweet to not seek re-election, but noted he was happy for everything he and his fellow trustees accomplished.

Outgoing East Rockaway Board of Education president proud of accomplishments

Outgoing East Rockaway Board of Education President Keith Gamache said that deciding not to run again for the board in May was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/5/20

The Lynbrook varsity wrestling team recently participated in Wrestling Takes Down Drugs, an event that inspires them to sign a pledge not to do drugs.

Lynbrook wrestlers take down drugs

The Lynbrook High School varsity wrestling team recently took part in a Wrestling Takes Down Drugs event, in which they competed against the Oceanside varsity team and signed a pledge not to do drugs. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/5/20

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