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Street named in honor of ERHS graduate killed in 9/11

The Stern family has long wanted a way for the Lynbrook community to remember their beloved Andrew Stern, who died during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. After nearly two decades of waiting, they finally got their wish through a dedicated effort from both family and friends to ensure his name will be remembered by the village. more

By Tom Carrozza | 3/20/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project on March 4. Construction will begin in the spring and is expected to last three years.

Cuomo approves $439M Bay Park Conveyance Project

Construction on the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project is set to begin in the spring after Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved it on March 4. With the significant milestone completed, Western Bay Constructors Joint Venture was selected as the design-build contractor for the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

With schedule cuts causing lengthy rides and crowded trains for Long Island Rail Road commuters, many riders complained, leading to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority deciding to return to its regular schedule.

LIRR reverses schedule cuts amid concerns

Oceanside resident Dennis Herman said he was frustrated when the Long Island Rail Road’s amended schedule caused his commute from Oceanside to Brooklyn to take longer than usual, and that he felt unsafe on crowded trains. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

Letters to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor (March 4-10)

This week's letters to the Editor include appreciation for a street renaming ceremony and a senator's help to get people vaccinated. more

3/4/21

Officials lauded the completion of the revamped Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station in October, but they are now pushing to finish improvements there and at the East Rockaway and Centre Avenue stations.

Officials push for improvements to Lynbrook, East Rockaway train stations

Local commuters and officials are calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements at the Lynbrook, East Rockaway and Centre Avenue Long Island Rail Road stations. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/4/21

State must provide greater municipal oversight

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount. more

2/11/21

Liam Schorr, 15, a sophomore at Lynbrook High School, has helped in many ways during the pandemic, including volunteering to help seniors register for their Covid vaccinations.

Lynbrook teen makes a difference by helping seniors during Covid-19 pandemic

When Covid-19 cases began to climb locally, Lynbrook resident Liam Schorr didn’t hesitate to help his community. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill

Proposed bill would help Covid-19 first responders

A push has been made for legislation that would help health care workers and volunteer first responders who served on the front lines during the Covid-19 pandemic repay their student loan debt. more

2/11/21

Kaminsky hosts roundtable on cyberbullying on Thursday

A virtual roundtable discussion on cyberbullying will be hosted by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who covers the Five Towns on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. The focus is the causes and effects of cyberbullying and what methods could be put in place to combat the problem. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying or harassment using digital devices. more

By Hailey Gise | 2/7/21

Before the property was cleared (pictured), many local residents described the vacant Verity Lane property as an “eyesore.”

Verity Lane ‘eyesore’ property in Baldwin cleaned up

A vacant property on Verity Lane in Baldwin that local residents say had been used as a dumping yard for more than a year has been cleaned up. The private property, near Verity Lane and Grand … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/4/21

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