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Former East Rockaway village and school board Trustee Dr. Richard Meagher died on June 25, at age 82. He left his mark on the community in many ways through volunteering.

East Rockaway bids farewell to community man Richard Meagher

Whether Dr. Richard Meagher was involved in East Rockaway village politics, volunteering for a variety of local organizations or serving in the school district, he would do just about anything to help East Rockaway, family members and friends said. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/7/21

The Lynbrook village board unanimously approved a 201-unit apartment complex for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory at its meeting Monday night.

Village board OKs apartment complex for site of former feather factory

The Lynbrook village board on Monday unanimously voted to approve a developer’s plans to build a 201-unit apartment complex at the site of the vacant former Mangrove Feather factory. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/21

Board of Education trustees and elected officials recently hosted a rally urging County Executive Laura Curran, above, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow children to be unmasked at schools and camps, but officials have stuck to state and federal guidelines.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway parents split on masking for children

With coronavirus cases dropping and restrictions easing, many parents have made a push to allow children to go without face coverings at schools and camps, while others have been reluctant to do so. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

Prime 39 owner Bryant Postell said he was excited to offer outdoor dining to patrons again this spring and summer.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway restaurateurs excited for return of outdoor dining

With summer weather approaching and business returning to normal as the coronavirus pandemic wanes, Lynbrook and East Rockaway officials have given the green light to bringing back outdoor dining. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/21

A developer presented his plans for a 201-unit apartment complex at the site of the former Mangrove Feather factory in Lynbrook, which was met with positive feedback at a public hearing on Monday. Village officials will vote on it on June 7.

Developer presents plans for site of former Mangrove Feather factory in Lynbrook

At a public hearing Monday night, the Lynbrook village board unanimously agreed to postpone its vote on a 201-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the former Mangrove Feather factory until its next meeting on June 7. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/20/21

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

A public hearing on the proposed 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the former Mangrove Feather factory is set for May 17.

Public hearing for proposed apartment complex at Feather Factory site in Lynbrook set for May 17

The Lynbrook village board unanimously voted on Monday to set May 17 for a public hearing on a 210-unit apartment complex that has been proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory, and to make itself lead agency on the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and the village board unanimously voted to opt out of allowing marijuana sales in the village after a public hearing on Monday.

Lynbrook board opts out of marijuana sales

Citing potential danger to the community, the Lynbrook village board unanimously voted to bar marijuana dispensaries and consumption shops from being built or set up in the village during a public hearing Monday night. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

The Senate recently passed a bill that could help eliminate a special franchise tax for New York American Water, in turn causing customers to see a decrease in their bills.

Bill seeks to lower New York American Water rates

With a rate hike of as much as 26 percent facing New York American Water customers on May 1, elected officials have sought to save Long Island ratepayers tens of millions of dollars on their bills while creating a path for a public takeover of the water system. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

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