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Lucy Pozo fought hard not to let the people sitting in front of her see her cry. The senior at East Rockaway High School stood before the district’s Board of Education . . . more

4/28/22

Aaron Meyer challenges Anthony D’Esposito in District 4 race

The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling the candidates’ priorities and issues in the district, which encompasses East Rockaway, Hewlett, Island Park, South Hempstead, Oceanside, and Rockville Centre and portions of Baldwin, Cedarhurst, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream, and Woodmere. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/25/21

East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill

Proposed bill would help Covid-19 first responders

A push has been made for legislation that would help health care workers and volunteer first responders who served on the front lines during the Covid-19 pandemic repay their student loan debt. more

2/11/21

Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham said it was “amazing” to be voted best florist in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island 2021 contest.

Oceanside, East Rockaway florist continues to grow neighborhood support

Two years after starting his business, Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham is already seeing the fruits of his labor. Earlier this month, the business was voted the best flower shop on Long Island in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island 2021 contest. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/28/21

EGP Land and Sea, "Rockaway" director John J. Budion and local elected officials teamed to provide 300 meals to front-line workers. Above, EGP owner Tim O'Hagan, left, Island Park Fire Department Chief John Bruguglio and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D'Esposito at the event.

Residents from East Rockaway, Oceanside and Island Park team with elected officials to provide meals to front-line workers

A host of business owners and elected officials teamed with a filmmaker on May 2 to deliver 300 meals to front-line workers who are treating those battling Covid-19. more

5/8/20

Jim Adelis organized the Trees for Troops event each year at Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside, and gave back to the community in many other ways. He died on April 4 of Covid-19, but leaves behind a legacy of giving. Above, Adelis with his wife, Lucy.

East Rockaway resident, community leader Jim Adelis dies from coronavirus

Jim Adelis spent much of his life giving back to the community, and never sought praise. His actions were so far-reaching that they even surprised his wife, Lucy. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/20

Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham donated arrangements throughout the neighborhood, including at the Oceanside Care Center, after having to shutdown his businesses as of March 22 because of the coronavirus

Flowers by Mike in Oceanside, East Rockaway donates arrangements to seniors, hospitals and strangers amid coronavirus

Though they had to close both of their stores for being “non-essential” businesses during the coronavirus epidemic, Flowers by Mike showed just how vital they are to the Oceanside and East Rockaway communities. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

The golf course at North Woodmere Park is one five Nassau County owned and operated courses that will reopen on March 26.

Nassau County to reopen its owned and operated golf courses

After closing its owned and operated golf courses on March 23, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said the courses and driving ranges will reopen on March 26. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/23/20

Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Children in fifth grade and older are encouraged to come to the East Rockaway Public Library to learn about the candle making process on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. more

2/19/20

East Rockaway hosted its menorah lighting celebration at Village Hall on Dec. 23.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway host menorah lightings

Lynbrook and East Rockaway each hosted menorah lightings in late December to ring in Hanukkah in joyous celebrations. more

12/31/19

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