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St. Thomas is one of several area Catholic schools that have closed in the past year.

Enrollment declining, St. Thomas the Apostle School to close in June

After 61 years in West Hempstead, St. Thomas the Apostle School will close at the end of the school year. Since 2015, nursery school through eighth-grade student enrollment had declined 35 … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/25/21

The Lynbrook Council of PTAs sold these engraved bricks to raise funds for seniors.

Lynbrook PTA council leaves its mark one brick at a time

The Lynbrook Council of PTAs is “paving a path” toward a brighter future for all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the community. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/25/21

Lynbrook High School Student Government Association adviser Mary Kirby, left, and Waverly Park Student Council adviser Shari Bowes teamed up to ensure the fundraiser was a success.

Fundraiser unites community, supports Lynbrook class of 2021

The streets of Lynbrook glowed with candlelight and pride on March 11, as residents placed luminaria bags on their front porches to show their support for the Lynbrook High School class of 2021. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/25/21

Parents and students attended Mass last Sunday at St. Agnes Catholic Cathedral, in Rockville Centre, in the hope that they might find out why the diocese will close St. Raymond School, in East Rockaway, in June.

Community angry over planned closing of St. Raymond School in East Rockaway

Many community members are upset after The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that the St. Raymond School will close in June. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/25/21

Lynbrook High School sophomores, from left, Nathan Santoli, Jesse Jean and Max Cordes logged 48 miles each in two days to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Lynbrook students run 48 miles in two days to aid wounded veterans

Three boys, two days, 144 miles. From March 5 to 7, Lynbrook High School sophomores Max Cordes, Nathan Santoli and Jesse Jean completed the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge, an international event in which participants run four miles every four hours for two straight days to raise money for the charity of their choice. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/18/21

Herald Community Newspapers seek 2021 summer interns

Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2021 summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long Beach … more

3/12/21

With coronavirus cases climbing in Lynbrook Schools, Class Night was still set for March 12 as the Herald went to press. In 2019, seniors Daniel Schneider, left, played Fozzie Bear and Richie Wiate was Kermit during a performance of “The Muppet Show.”

Covid-19 cases climbing at Lynbrook High School

The once-bustling halls of Lynbrook High School thin each day as coronavirus cases rise, and dozens of students — contact-traced or merely avoiding exposure — stay home from school. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/11/21

Members of Lynbrook High School’s class of 2021 returned to full in-person instruction on Monday, and were greeted in style. Above, from left, Gracie Collins, Alicia Villadiego, Tess Rechtweg, Ricki Rizzo and Emily Garcia were happy to be back.

Lynbrook High School students return to full-time in-person instruction to much fanfare

For the first time in nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic first hit Long Island, seniors at Lynbrook High School were welcomed back for in-person instruction on Monday and greeted with much fanfare. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/4/21

Lynbrook Public Schools’ Career Development Program for special-education students has expanded in its eighth year.

Lynbrook's Career Development Program soars

The Lynbrook Public Schools Career Development Program for special-education students is making strides eight years after its formation. It continues to expand and innovate, and the new extension under construction at Lynbrook High School will help it grow, according to district officials. more

By Julia Swerdin | 3/4/21

The East Rockaway Builders Club sent Valentine’s Day cards and other goodies to seniors and caregivers at the Lynbrook Atria.

East Rockaway's Builders Club spreads love to senior citizens

Staying connected during Covid-19 has been tough, but East Rockaway’s Builders Club contacted nursing homes just in time for Valentine’s Day. more

2/25/21

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