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East Rockaway Hometown Hero Award honoree Cynthia Lark, front right, with board of education members President Peter McNally, left, Trustee Michael Motherway, Trustee Dominick Vulpis, Trustee Daniel DeMatteo, and Vice President Joseph Kilgus.
Who is this East Rockaway 'Hometown Hero', and what does she do?
Cynthia Lark was named by the Eat Rockaway school board of education as the May 2023 Hometown Hero Award honoree. Lark is an East Rockaway village leader, library board trustee and parent who … more
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Winston with Priscilla Pesek and her children William, 23, Allie, 20, and Andrew, 14. The Pesek family adopted Winston in April 2020, not long after the beginning of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns.
Where are ‘pandemic pets’ now?
Nearly one in five — or 23 million — U.S. households got a new furry friend during the Covid pandemic, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. While … more
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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder was nominated as a Woman of Distinction by State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.
Ryder honored, but her emphasis is on others. Why?
Each year, the State Senate honors women in politics who go above and beyond for their communities. Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder has been recognized as one of these “Women of … more
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Newly-minted Eagle Scouts Andrew Schiller, left, Ethan Palacio, Robert Munafo, and Lucas Colonna.
The Eagles have landed! What did these amazing Scouts do?
Four Boy Scouts from Troop 116 of Valley Stream achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout on May 13. The Scouts — all from Lynbrook — were celebrated during an Eagle Scout Court … more
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The Lynbrook school budget passed, and so did the propositions.
What do these school initiatives mean for you?
Tuesday May 16 saw the Lynbrook Board of Education budget pass with an impressive 77 percent of the vote. Three additional propositions were also passed — so what exactly are they, and how will … more
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Lynbrook Fire Department firefighters inspect a leaking propane tank on Edmund Street on April 24.
Keep safe while grilling. Here's how.
National statistics from fire departments in the U.S. state over 10,000 home grill fires and 100 deaths due to injuries annually. Approximately 79 percent of all grill fires are from gas grills. And … more
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin assisted Dennis Donovan of East Rockaway during the E-Cycle event.
They shredded like rock stars! But why? And how? And where can you, too?
The Town of Hempstead held a successful E-Cycle and Shredding event May 7 at North Woodmere Park for residents, free-of-charge. All televisions, computers, computer components (including cables, … more
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Assemblyman Brian Curran, far left, Nassau County Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor, Eric Reilly, Daniel Cullen, Dea Pulatani, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Mike Hawxhurst, and Lynbrook Trustee Annmarie Reardon celebrate leaders of the 21st century
What makes these these high school students so amazing?
philanthropists, scientists, and more — Gen-Z students are stepping up as leaders in their community. These five students from Lynbrook and East Rockaway were honored by Assemblyman Brian … more
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Lynbrook BOE trustees and officials during election night.
Who won seats on Lynbrook, East Rockaway BOEs?
Lynbrook’s education budget passed for the upcoming academic year, and it wasn’t even close. More than 1,200 votes were cast in favor of the $101.8 million plan, representing 77 … more
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Liberty Utilities, which provides drinking water to several South Shore communities, is proposing a rate increase. Advocacy groups fighting for a public takeover of companies like Liberty are opposed to the increase — and putting pressure on the South Nassau Water Authority to facilitate takeover efforts.
Water rates may increase drastically. Will your rates go up?
More than 100,000 customers across Nassau County’s South Shore communities may face a steep increase in their private water bills if Liberty Utilities’ planned rate hike is approved. … more
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