Friday, July 11, 2025
A proposal to lease a long-vacant Main Street building in East Rockaway to Starbucks has drawn mixed reactions from residents, with some welcoming the economic boost and others voicing strong concerns over increased traffic and changes to the neighborhood’s character.
Lynbrook and East Rockaway high schools honored their Class of 2025 on June 27 with emotional graduation ceremonies featuring student speeches, music, and the traditional cap toss, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next.
With New York's statewide K-12 cell phone ban set to begin Aug. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul is working closely with school officials in Nassau, Rockland, and NYC to finalize plans, promoting what she calls a necessary shift toward distraction-free classrooms.
It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the Top 20 team accomplishments, in chronological order. Oceanside …
As July 4th nears, the Lynbrook Police Department is stepping up fireworks enforcement with dedicated patrols and a zero-tolerance policy, responding to a rise in illegal fireworks complaints and public safety concerns.
The Langdon, a newly opened six-story apartment complex in Lynbrook, is now leasing 201 units—including 20 affordable apartments—at the corner of Broadway and Langdon Place, sparking optimism from local business owners and potential renters alike.
After an allergic reaction resulted in the death of a Lynbrook teenager, Reps. Laura Gillen and Andrew Garbarino are moving forward with bipartisan legislation—named Gio’s Law—to provide EpiPens and training to first responders nationwide. The $25 million pilot program follows successful local efforts on Long Island and aims to make life-saving treatment more accessible in emergencies.
Delaney R. Page stars as Little Buttercup in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s new production of “H.M.S. Pinafore,” bringing over a decade of experience and a joyful emotional core to the beloved role. Performances begin June 29 in Garden City, East Islip, Port Washington, and Commack.
Friends, colleagues, and former students gathered on June 21 to honor the legacy of Daniel Ezell, the beloved East Rockaway music teacher and theater mentor who inspired generations before his death in February at age 73. A memorial celebration was held at Haviland Kitchen and Bar, where memories, music, and tributes highlighted his lasting influence.
Donning the uniforms of the past two collegiate national champions, Ohio State and Michigan, respectively, added a special touch to Saturday’s inaugural National Football Foundation All-Star …
We can't allow the atrocities of Oct 7. 2023 to be minimized or forgotten.
Put down the phone. Pick up a book. Stand in someone else’s shoes.
More than 32 million Americans live with life-threatening food allergies and other severe allergic conditions. Anaphylaxis can be triggered by food, insect stings or medications — things we …
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This year’s state budget process was deeply flawed from the start. The $254 billion spending plan was passed more than five weeks late, marking the fourth consecutive year under Governor Hochul that the budget has blown past its April 1 deadline.