Saturday, June 21, 2025
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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.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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6/20/25
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From the grassy fields of the Lynbrook Titans Youth Football program to stadiums across the Northeast, four graduating seniors — Anthony Grimaldi, Luke O’Hagan, Joseph McHale, and Frank Sirufo — are taking the next step in a 13-year gridiron journey, heading to college football programs this fall.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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6/20/25
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With music playing, families cheering and cameras flashing, high school students in Lynbrook and East Rockaway will be the stars of their communities as they celebrate their respective pre-prom events on June 26.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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6/20/25
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Lynbrook High School valedictorian Kate Santoli received a $2,000 scholarship from Daikin, a global leader in heating and cooling products, for her academic excellence in technology and science.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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6/20/25
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Local leaders and golf enthusiasts will gather on Aug. 11, 2025, for the annual Mayor’s Golf Outing, an all-day fundraiser aimed at supporting the Lynbrook community.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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6/20/25
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At long last, Suffolk County has a county executive who fully understands the need to send highly treated wastewater back into the underground water table on which the people of Long Island depend as …
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By Karl Grossman
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6/20/25
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The State Legislature is considering a few high-impact bills, several of which could burden taxpayers and consumers. While some may be well-intentioned, others risk creating more problems than they solve.
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By Steve Levy
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6/20/25
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New York has some of the most ambitious climate goals in the country — including a statewide mandate for electric school buses by 2035 and zero-emissions electricity by 2040
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By Zilvinas Silenas
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6/20/25
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Last year, the Town of Hempstead raised taxes on residents by a staggering 12.1 percent — one of the largest hikes in recent memory. We were told the town needed more revenue to maintain services and balance the budget. But anyone who lives here knows the truth: Services are getting worse, roads are crumbling, and the only thing growing in the town is frustration.
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By Joseph Scianablo
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6/20/25
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Elected leaders, developers and advocates of smart growth gathered to celebrate innovation and forward-thinking design at the annual Vision Long Island Smart Growth Awards at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury last Friday.
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6/20/25
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