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Partly Cloudy Lynbrook, East Rockaway churches and temples offer spiritual guidance amid outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll, spiritual leaders in Lynbrook and East Rockaway are finding new ways to keep in contact with congregants and to celebrate their spring holidays.
Gov. Cuomo: Covid-19 has killed twice as many in N.Y. as 9/11
Drop in hospitalization rate may point to a plateau, though
The number of Covid-19 deaths spiked to its highest overnight number yet from Tuesday into Wednesday, with 779 losing their lives, Governor Cuomo said Wednesday. That deadly night brought the …
Lynbrook students thank frontline workers with touching tribute video
Though they are remote learning, the students in Shari Bowes's fifth grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School came together digitally to thank frontline workers who are treating those suffering from the coronavirus.
'Do-gooders' emerge in Lynbrook, East Rockaway during coronavirus
There are “do-gooders” throughout the community amid the coronavirus.
Flowers by Mike in Oceanside, East Rockaway donates arrangements to seniors, hospitals and strangers amid coronavirus
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Though they had to close both of their stores for being “non-essential” businesses during the coronavirus epidemic, Flowers by Mike showed just how vital they are to the Oceanside and East Rockaway communities.
Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway amid coronavirus
Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need.
Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, education foundation form a partnership
The Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce with a goal of fostering business growth in the community while supporting future education endeavors for students in the village.
School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux
School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued …
Comprehensive Audiology: ‘we’re still here for you’
Hearing loss could cause anxiety for a person at any time, but even more so during this time of physical isolation, said Dr. Esther Fogel. That’s why, although her Lynbrook practice, Comprehensive Audiology, is currently closed due to the coronavirus, she is still taking calls and emails to assist her patients however she can.
Send the Herald your stories, photos of how you're coping with the coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has vastly altered our daily routines. Parents are at home. Children are at home. College students are at home. All must stay put, we are told, for now. People are making …
Passover Greeting
Sparks in the darkness
The Jewish mystical tradition asks: How was it possible for God to create the universe if God’s presence encompasses everything. The Kabbalah’s answer is that God had to contract — …
A Message from the Rev. Bob Walderman
On Easter, resurrection trumps death
An Easter message from the Rev. Bob Walderman of Lynbrook Baptist Church.
A message from Rabbi Sandra Bellush
Seeking light in these dark times this Passover
A passover message from Rabbi Sandra Bellush.