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Partly Cloudy Diesel exhaust is concern at Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility
When the power generators are running on diesel fuel at the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility at times each day, a plume of yellow smoke can be seen spewing from the plant, filling the air in nearby yards and parks with odors and toxins. That has residents worried about the potential health effects of inhaling diesel exhaust.
Developer to reveal plans for Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn at public hearing on Oct. 21
Lynbrook residents will soon get a chance to share their opinions and learn about a developer’s plan to build luxury rental apartments at the site of the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn. The village board voted Monday night to set Oct. 21 as the public hearing date for the project.
Long Island's first amputee support group is created at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing recently became the first facility on Long Island to launch an amputee support group.
East Rockaway forum focuses on reckless driving
Community gathers to discuss pedestrian safety
With many residents expressing concern about reckless driving in the Village of East Rockaway, elected officials and community members gathered on Sept. 25 to discuss how to address the issue and …
‘A Taste of East Rockaway’ supports fire-ravaged businesses
When three East Rockaway businesses were severely damaged by an early morning fire on Aug. 8, it did not take long for the community to rally around them.
Obituary
Vietnam veteran and Bay Park resident Joseph Vigotty, 76
Longtime Bay Park resident and Vietnam War veteran Joseph R. Vigotty died on Oct. 4. He was 76.
Herald Neighbors
Lynbrook rowers roar through Oyster Bay
Under the bright early autumn sun, centenarians and master rowers sat in rowboats and paddled through the waters of Oyster Bay on Sept. 24.
Where to vote (early) in Nassau County
Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. …
ER4NC Pub Crawl through East Rockaway raises $10K for hurricane victims
The streets and waterfront of East Rockaway were crowded with crawlers for a cause on Sept. 21 as local group the11518 hosted its fourth annual pub crawl benefitting hurricane victims.
Lynbrook tennis team nets big results with fundraiser
The varsity tennis team at Lynbrook High School raised money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on Monday Sept. 23, to help find a cure and aid in medical research for multiple sclerosis — …
Letters to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor
The latest letters to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor focus on water rate hikes and the Legislative District 6 race.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Participants can engage in Chi Gong, an ancient Chinese meditative practice, at the Lynbrook Public Library on Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m.
East Rockaway alumni brunch
The East Rockaway Alumni Brunch is scheduled for Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michael’s Porthole, 92 New St., in Oceanside.
Loops of Love at Lynbrook Public Library
The Lynbrook Public Library hosts Loops of Love on Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.