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Rain Fog/Mist East Rockaway mansion dating back to 1800s to be razed
Standing in a large, vacant bedroom inside one of East Rockaway’s oldest mansions, at 82 Centre Ave., local craftsman Daniel Warren beamed as he retold the home’s history. His demeanor changed, however, when he spoke about how the building would soon be razed and replaced by three new homes.
Apartment complex at Lynbrook motel site gets IDA’s preliminary approval
Developer eyes spring for construction
The developer of a $23.9 million, 80-unit luxury apartment complex at the site of the Lynbrook Motor Inn is looking to start building next spring, after the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency granted preliminary approval for a payment-in-lieu-of- taxes agreement.
Bay Park residents worry about diesel days at sewage treatment plant
Dozens of Bay Park residents met with Nassau County officials and Suez Water representatives on Nov. 12 to ask questions and express their worries about diesel exhaust and odors at the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility.
New York American Water to be sold to Liberty Utilities for $608M
Sale follows surcharge criticism, calls for public takeover
American Water Works Co. announced in a release Wednesday that it would sell its New York operation to Liberty Utilities for $608 million cash. The deal follows years-long criticism from Nassau County ratepayers, lawmakers and watchdog groups that have questioned the private company’s rate structure, water service and infrastructure management.
Herald Neighbors
Daikin Comfort Design Center receives warm welcome in Lynbrook
Standing at a lectern while surrounded by dozens of community members at a ribbon cutting celebration for the new Daikin Comfort Design Center in Lynbrook on Nov. 21, President Taka Inoue expressed his gratitude and eagerness for the next chapter in the company’s storied history.
Lynbrook Owls soar to first girls' cross-country county title
The Lynbrook girls’ cross country team won its first county championship in program history this year after going a perfect 13-0 during the regular season and going on to win the Division 4a and Conference 4 titles.
Hofstra growing under new leadership
The Hofstra women’s basketball program ushered in a new era with a familiar face this year. Hofstra Athletic Director Rick Cole. Jr. tapped Danielle Santos Atkinson as the Pride’s new head coach in April after she earned valuable experiences on coaching staffs at Pittsburgh, Florida State and Kentucky the past six seasons.
RichnerLIVE, Herald recognize excellence in real estate
To celebrate success in real estate and the changing face of the industry, Long Island’s esteemed real estate professionals mingled at the Carltun in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park on Nov. 19 for …
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Create crafts at the East Rockaway Public Library on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m.
Toddler story craft at the Lynbrook Public Library
Event takes place at the Lynbrook Public Library on Dec. 9 at 10:15 a.m.
Knitting Club in East Rockaway
Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join the Knitting Club at the East Rockaway Public Library on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest crime and arrest report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department.