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From left, East Rockaway Board of Education trustee Dineen Cilluffo, trustee Joseph Kilgus, Hometown Hero Award honoree Theresa Gaffney, president Dominick Vulpis, and Vice President Peter McNally at the East Rockaway Board of Education meeting on Jan. 16.

Theresa Gaffney is this month’s Hometown Hero

At the Jan. 16 East Rockaway Board of Education meeting, the board recognized Theresa Gaffney as the January 2024 Hometown Hero Award honoree. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/24

The West End Elementary School student council raised funds to purchase goods in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.

West End Elementary School students help those in need

The new year began with a good cause in the Lynbrook School District, as a school-wide, student-run effort provided vital supplies to those in need. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/24

David Vessey shows Joey Valasiadis, 2, a blue-tongued skink as his parents Joe and Lydia Valasiadis look on.

Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning hosts dinosaur carnival at Tanglewood Preserve

The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning was filled with excitement and wonder over the holiday break, as families from all across Long Island came out seeking an engaging and educational escape at the annual Dinosaur Carnival. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/26/24

Norman Janowitz, former supreme court judge, died on Jan. 4 at 82.

Former County Supreme Court judge dies at 82

Norman Janowitz will be remembered for his sense of humor and the close bond he had with his family. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/19/24

The 7th grade boy’s basketball team of Lynbrook Middle School secured one of the rarest accomplishments in sports — an undefeated season.

Lynbrook basketball team shot for the stars

Michael Franklin has been coaching basketball for 20 years, and never had an undefeated season — until now. This fall, the 7th grade boy’s basketball team of Lynbrook Middle School had that legendary 10 to 0 run. more

By Nicole Formisano | 1/19/24

Pat Alonge, left, and Gail Mancuso spread joy this holiday season, giving 150 bags of toys to local families.

They worked until Christmas Eve to deliver ‘holiday magic’

Residents of Lynbrook know Pat Alonge and Gail Mancuso as giving people. So as the holiday season approached and neighbors saw kids in need of holiday cheer, they knew who to call. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/12/24

Students rallied with signs, chanting, ‘Love is love,’ in hopes of overturning the decision of the Diocese of Rockville Centre to fire Maria Regina Catholic School teacher Michael Califano after he posted a photo of he and his boyfriend.

Community protests firing of Maria Regina teacher

Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, claims he was fired from his job after the Diocese of Rockville Centre was made aware of pictures on social media of him kissing his boyfriend. more

By Daniel Offner | 1/12/24

Twins Nick and Joe Pierro, born in 1933, were raised in a New York that looks a little different from today.

Life is twice as sweet for these 90-year-old twins

There were no sonograms in 1933. So one could imagine Nunziata Pierro’s surprise when, 15 minutes after giving birth to her son, there were suddenly two bundles of joy to hold. Those twins — Giuseppe “Joe” and Nicola “Nick” Pierro — celebrated their 90th birthday, on Dec. 27, in East Rockaway. more

By Nicole Formisano | 1/12/24

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that will align many local elections, currently held in odd-numbered years, with statewide and federal elections that are held in even-numbered years. The shift aims to increase voter turnout.

Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/5/24

At the Lynbrook Police Benevolent Association fundraiser for the fire victims were officer Joe Depperman, left, PBA Vice President and officer Rob Meir and officer Steve Rupnick.

Tapping into the community’s compassion

After the fire that broke out on Merrick Road on Dec. 18, displacing 28 people — nearly half of whom are children — it was only a matter of time before Lynbrook residents came to the aid of their neighbors. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/5/24

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