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Former Malverne High School varsity football coach and special education teacher Dr. Ken Leisnter, 71, died on April 6.

Former Malverne High School teacher, football coach dies at 71

Former Malverne High School varsity football coach and special education teacher Dr. Ken Leistner spent most of his life making others the best they could be. When Leistner spoke to the Herald in the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/18/19

The Lynbrook girls’ lacrosse team became the top fundraisers in the country ahead of their April 4 game against Hewlett, collecting more than $8,400 for the HEADstrong Foundation, a group that offers support to those affected by cancer.

Lynbrook girls' varsity lacrosse players are top fundraisers in the country for HEADstrong Foundation

When the Lynbrook girls’ varsity lacrosse team set out to raise money to combat cancer, the players’ parents and coaches had no idea they would become the top fundraisers in the country for their cause. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

Longtime East Rockaway boys’ basketball coach Joe Lores, third from right, was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame on March 24. Lores won 222 games as head coach, more than anyone in school history.

Longtime East Rockaway boys' basketball coach enshrined in state hall

Joe Lores’s long road to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame began in seventh grade. The now 61-year-old ran with a rough crowd back then, prompting his father to take his 12-year-old son, already 6 feet tall, to the St. Raymond’s School gym in East Rockaway to join the basketball team. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

East Rockaway girls’ varsity basketball coach Karin Leary recently retired after 19 seasons, during which her teams won 209 games and six county championships. Her former players said she had a profound impact on them, on and off the court.

Final buzzer for East Rockaway girls' basketball coach

Coach Karin Leary smiled as she pointed to the many photos and newspaper clippings lining the walls of her office, highlighting the various accomplishments of the East Rockaway girls’ varsity basketball team during her nearly two decades of leadership. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/6/19

Dr. Melissa Burak, Lynbrook schools superintendent.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway school districts to provide budget materials, Board of Education ballots in English and Spanish

For the first time, the Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts will provide ballots for May’s budget votes and Board of Education elections in both English and Spanish. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/4/19

Lynbrook's Waverly Park School to host blood drive on April 15

Waverly Park Elementary School is hosting a blood drive on April 15 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. more

4/3/19

East Rockaway school District officials have scheduled a tour for 11 a.m. on Saturday to show residents the many improvements that are needed at district buildings.

Saturday's facilities tour to showcase needed repairs as East Rockaway school officials mull bond

With buildings across the East Rockaway School District in need of repairs and upgrades, officials have scheduled a facilities tour at the high school on Saturday at 11 a.m. for residents to get a glimpse of the needs themselves. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/22/19

Confetti fell after the East Rockaway High School senior class performed "Mastermimes," about the adventures of an American tourist who is kidnapped by mimes in France, at the 83rd annual Rock Rivalry on March 15.

Seniors hoist Silver Cup at Rock Rivalry

East Rockaway High School seniors walked away with the coveted Rock Rivalry Silver Cup on March 15. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/21/19

Lynbrook freshman performed “Shrek” for their entry at Lynbrook High School’s Class Night on March 15.

Lynbrook seniors reign supreme at Class Night

In a nail-biting contest, the senior class won Lynbrook High School’s annual Class Night competition on March 15. After months of practice and preparation, the students participated in the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/21/19

The Lynbrook Titans Wrestling program is thriving in its 41st year with a record number of members, and had a team-best 14 athletes place in the county tournament.

Lynbrook wrestlers are Titans on the mat, in the community

The Lynbrook Titans Wrestling program is expanding in its 41st year, as a record 33 children are competing on the travel team and 97 are enrolled overall. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/14/19

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