Two local entrepreneurs were honored last Friday as hundreds of Chamber of Commerce members from chapters throughout Nassau County gathered to recognize the people who make up the economic … more

The Coalition for Youth in East Rockaway’s Education Task Force, led by Tara Gonzalez and Stephanie Johanson, held its first information session on Oct. 12 at the East Rockaway … more

The East Rockaway village board voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a new plan to rezone a portion of the industrial district into a commercial-recreation zone. The new plan focuses on the northern portion of the existing industrial zone, which includes the Berg properties, a CVS drug store and other buildings. more

St, Raymond's YOUth Group will presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, "Carousel" in October. Tickets are $10 for all shows except Friday, Oct. 22, $5 student tickets will be available. Performance dates and times are: Sat., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m; Sun., Oct. 17, 3 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 24, 3 p.m. St. Raymond School Auditorium, 263 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling call (516) 599-3827 or (516) 593-0658. more

Hundreds of friends and family attended the Timothy J. Motherway Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser held last Saturday at the Commuters Club on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway. The funds raised at this second annual event will go to a graduating student at East Rockaway High School — Motherway’s alma mater. more

By Clarissa Hamlin In her race for re-election, Democrat incumbent Carolyn McCarthy said she is running this election like she has run every election – full steam ahead. “I don’t take any opponent or any election for granted,” she said. And with election season in full swing, McCarthy will face Republican Primary Winner Francis X. Becker, Nassau County legislator for the 6th legislative district, in the 4th Congressional District race in November’s national election. But first, here is a breakdown on what McCarthy told the Herald about her issues and views on the road to trying to achieve re-election.Carolyn McCarthy, 66, is currently serving her 7th term in the U.S. Congress as a representative of 4th Congressional District. The district includes Baldwin, East Meadow, East Rockaway, Elmont, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Malverne, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Valley Stream, West Hempstead, and Westbury. She is widowed and lives in Mineola. more

The Nassau County Robbery Squad is investigating a bank robbery that took place last Friday at 8:55 a.m. at Astoria Federal Savings Bank in East Rockaway. According to detectives, two men, one armed with a black automatic pistol, entered the bank, at 464 Atlantic Ave. One man held bank personnel at gunpoint while another vaulted the counter and removed currency from three teller stations. After demanding access to the bank vault, which he was told employees could not open, the second man forced a teller to open the ATM safe, where he removed more money. The suspeects then fled in an unknown direction. more

The Freedom Party of East Rockaway held its first organizational meeting on Sept. 23 at the Commuter’s Club on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway. The 19 attendees were welcomed by Richard Meagher, current deputy mayor of the village, and Village Trustee Irene Villacci. Meagher served as moderator for the evening and, after reviewing six different handouts, including proposed bylaws, he outlined four reasons for forming the Freedom Party of East Rockaway. more

After one very hot summer, fall has at last arrived, bringing with it cool, crisp air, football and street fairs. Fall festivals have long been a South Shore tradition, perfectly suited to our many small-town downtowns. more

“So long as this memorial stands, so long as the village of East Rockaway endures, we will always remember the loss and feel the pain of the loved ones that you lost, and that we lost, on that horrific day.” Those were the words of the Rev. Mark Lukens of the Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway as he opened the 9/11 memorial services last Saturday in Memorial Park. more