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Asher Matathias spoke to Lynbrook High School students on Human Relations Day last month about his personal experiences in the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor shares the importance of being kind

Through surviving the Holocaust and years of anti-semitism in his home country Greece, Asher Matathias shared his story of resilience to students at Lynbrook High School. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/8/24

Meet your Lynbrook Board of Education candidates

Last Monday, all four Lynbrook board of education candidates Lesli Dennino, incumbent Sean Murray, Shannon Kelly, and Courtney Knacke sat in front of neighbors and officials, pitching why they should fill one of the three available seats on the board. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Lynbrook resident Ryan Mueller was arrested today on charges related to him distributing fentanyl that led to the death of an Elmont man in 2022.

Lynbrook man charged with distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and oxycodone

Lynbrook resident Ryan Mueller was charged with distributing fentanyl that caused the death of an Elmont man in 2022. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/4/24

Theresa Gaffney, middle, receiving the Hometown Hero award, given to her by the East Rockaway Board of Education.

Gaffney named Hometown Hero in E. Rockaway

Theresa Gaffney’s community involvement received recognition from the East Rockaway Board of Education as they honored her as Hometown Hero. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

Liam Gallagher — no relation to Thomas — was among those that helped shovel driveways during the heavy snow of Feb. 13.

In the case of more snow, Lynbrook Care has you covered

It’s looking like spring has finally sprung — but Lynbrook is not entirely out of the woods yet. With another month or so of snow potential, it’s good to know that no matter what Mother Nature has in store, Lynbrook Cares is ready to go. more

By Nicole Formisano | 3/8/24

Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Hirschberg with FEMA's Philip Farr.

FEMA: You have to be patient

The East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum on Feb. 20 that drew dozens of frustrated business owners, homeowners and renters from East Rockaway, Bay Park and neighboring communities … more

2/27/13

Queens students lend helping hand to East Rockaway peers

Like many homes in East Rockaway, Rhame Avenue Elementary School is slowly but surely getting put back together after Hurricane Sandy hit on Oct. 29. Rhame had between 10 and 12 inches of water … more

By Brian Croce | 1/30/13

The Bay Park Civic Association’s playground was virtually demolished by Hurricane Sandy.

A new playground for Bay Park Civic association

Hurricane Sandy took many things with her — but the hard-hit community of Bay Park will soon have a new playground to replace the one the storm destroyed at its civic association headquarters … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/10/14

Resident Dan Caracciolo mediated the meeting.

Residents hold 'Meeting of the 11518' in East Rockaway

A grass-roots, civic-style, public meeting was held on Sunday night in East Rockaway, attracting two dozen people, some of whom are still waiting to get back into their homes since Hurricane Sandy … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/13/13

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