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St. Raymond’s Parochial School, in East Rockaway, and Our Lady of Peace School, in Lynbrook, celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, a 1976 St. Raymond’s alumnus, visited the school during the week to discuss the dangers of drugs and vaping with students. He lent Emma, a kindergartner, a police badge.

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

From Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook and St. Raymond’s Parochial School in East Rockaway rang in Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic school elementary education. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/14/19

Steve Freifeld said he was shocked when the Marion Street PTA presented him with the Distinguished Service Award on Feb. 7.

Lynbrook teacher earns service award from PTA

Steve Freifeld said he was in “total shock” when he walked into the Lynbrook High School auditorium for the Feb. 7 Founders Day celebration, hosted by the Lynbrook Council of PTAs, and saw his friends, family members and former students applauding him. The Marion Street PTA was giving Freifeld its highest honor — awarded only three other times by the PTA. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/14/19

If the East Rockaway School District’s proposed $30.5 million bond were approved, the high school’s technology building would be connected to the main building.

East Rockaway School District proposes $30M bond

The East Rockaway School District is seeking public comment on its proposed 15-year, nearly $30.5 million bond, which Board of Education members and district officials presented at a facilities forum on Jan. 29. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/7/19

Emma Lenz, right, read her book, “Memories of Lynbrook,” to Sharon Dunn’s kindergarten class on Jan. 28.

Girl Scout shares memories of Lynbrook

Emma Lenz knew that she wanted to combine her love of art with her passion for history in her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The best way to do that, she decided, was to write a children's book. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/7/19

Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget, the Village of Lynbrook would lose roughly $230,000 in state aid.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway push for more state funding

Lynbrook and East Rockaway village officials are pushing back against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to slash state aid to villages. The plan was included in Cuomo’s 2019-20 budget, proposed on … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/24/19

Lynbrook High School seniors Kaylie Hausknecht, left, and Juliana Condoleo were among 300 semifinalists in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Lynbrook High School seniors are Regeneron scholars

Two Lynbrook High School seniors were named last week among 300 semifinalists in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Searcj, one of the nation’s most prestigious science research contests. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/17/19

At each Board of Education meeting, Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan speaks about the events she has attended that month.

Lynbrook trustee enters 44th year on Board of Education

Whether it’s a play, a concert, a game or any other outing, it’s common to spot Lynbrook Board of Education Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan at school district events. And she is not slowing down as she enters her 44th year as a board member, making her one of the longest-tenured trustees in the state. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/10/19

Taking a smart approach toward revitalizing Lynbrook

Editor’s note: The following was sent to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor from Lynbrook Village Trustee Robert Boccio in response to a letter sent to the Herald in December. more

By Robert Boccio | 1/10/19

Lynbrook High School students Juliana Condoleo, 17, and Kaylie Hausknecht, 17, were selected as scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition.

Two Lynbrook High School students named scholars in Regeneron Science Talent Search competition

Juliana Condoleo, 17, and Kaylie Hausknecht, 17, were selected as scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/9/19

Second-graders from the William L. Buck School performed “Our House is a Holiday House” for more than 100 residents at the Atria Lynbrook.

Buck students sing for Lynbrook Atria residents

For the third consecutive year, second-graders from the William L. Buck School traveled to the Atria Lynbrook to get more than 100 residents in the holiday spirit on Dec. 20. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/3/19

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