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Jack Bixhorn was recently appointed principal of Rhame Avenue Elementary in East Rockaway. He will begin his work with the district on Aug. 22.

Rhame Avenue Elementary welcomes its new principal

A new face will welcome Rhame Avenue Elementary School students when they return to class in September. Jack Bixhorn, the school's incoming principal, fills the vacancy Aug. 22 left by former principal, Dr. Aysesha McArthur. Bixhorn returns to the halls of Rhame Avenue where he served as an administrative intern and as a teacher. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/18/22

Geraldine Moccia-King is just 5-foot-3, which doesn’t give her a chance next to the giant sunflower she planted in her yard last spring. It was just nine feet here, but has since grown to more than 11 feet, with a chance to get even taller.

Love, water and some encouraging words

The record for the tallest sunflower ever grown — at least according to the “Guinness Book of World Records” — is 30 feet, 1 inch. It was grown in 2014 by Hans-Peter Schiffer in … more

By Rayanna Shwom | 7/28/22

Lynbrook East Rockaway 11-year-old District 30 champions.

Lynbrook East Rockaway team sets course for Williamsport

The 11-year-old boys Lynbrook East Rockaway baseball team won the District 30 Championship. Now, the team has advanced into the sectional playoffs. more

Brian Pfail | 7/14/22

East Rockaway Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz will retire at the end of this month.

East Rockaway school board bids farewell to Superintendent Lisa Ruiz

East Rockaway School District administrators and staff bade farewell to Superintendent Lisa Ruiz, who was variously described as “bold” and “brave,” at the June 14 Board of Education meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/23/22

For the first time since 2019, East Rockaway hosted the Huckleberry Frolic last Saturday in Memorial Park. Emily Butler, 9, showed off her karate skills.

Return of East Rockaway's Huckleberry Frolic was a rollicking good time

For the first time in three years, residents from across Nassau County flocked to Memorial Park for the Huckleberry Frolic last Saturday. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/16/22

James DeTommaso will take over as the superintendent of the East Rockaway School District on July 1.

East Rockaway school officials name new superintendent

After serving in administrative roles in schools for nearly three decades, James DeTommaso is set to become superintendent of the East Rockaway School District on July 1, when current Superintendent Lisa Ruiz retires. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/22

Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell could earn a UFC contract with his next win

MMA Fighter from East Rockaway sets sights on UFC

Charlie “The Cannibal” Campbell’s next fight could be the fight that begins his run as a UFC fighter. After his last mixed martial arts bout on April 15, which he won in the first round, by … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 6/2/22

Teen charged for allegedly pointing BB gun at car during road rage incident in East Rockaway

A teenager was arrested in East Rockaway on Saturday after allegedly pointing a BB gun at an adult and two children during a road rage incident. more

5/29/22

East Rockaway man indicted for possession of ghost guns

An East Rockaway man was arraigned on Wednesday on multiple weapons possession charges for allegedly stockpiling an arsenal of ghost guns in his home. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/27/22

Longtime East Rockaway resident Mary Jane Brezenoff dies

Former East Rockaway resident Mary Jane Brezenoff died at her home in Parkville, Maryland on April 25, 2022. more

5/26/22

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