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Freeport’s County Legislator, Debra Mulé, is seeking a 5-cent fee on all paper shopping bags, but Republicans have said they would block such a measure.

County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said on April 5 that she was disappointed that the Legislature’s Republican majority would not institute a 5-cent fee on paper bags, a move … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/11/19

Michael Hawxhurst, left, was installed as deputy mayor by Mayor Alan Beach at the April 1 village board meeting. Hawxhurst, who has been on the board for 10 years, will replace Hilary Becker in the position.

Lynbrook mayor Alan Beach names new deputy mayor

In the wake of a heated mayoral election, the Lynbrook village board reorganized at its April 1 meeting, with Mayor Alan Beach naming Trustee Michael Hawxhurst the new deputy mayor. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/11/19

Officials schedule public meeting about Greis Park Master Plan

Lynbrook village officials have scheduled a public information meeting for April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, where more information about the Greis Park Master Plan will be shared. more

4/11/19

The Baldwin school district will receive $31 million in state aid under the state budget.

Plastic bags to be banned in New York

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting next March. “You drive through … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/4/19

Dr. Melissa Burak, Lynbrook schools superintendent.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway school districts to provide budget materials, Board of Education ballots in English and Spanish

For the first time, the Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts will provide ballots for May’s budget votes and Board of Education elections in both English and Spanish. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/4/19

Lynbrook resident Susan Brockmann, above with Nassau County Legislator C. William Gaylor, stood outside the County Legislative Building in Mineola last May, wearing 500 plastic bags. She did so in protest of their use.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react positively to New York's plastic bag ban

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting next March, which has left many locals pleased. more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Melissa Koenig | 4/4/19

Nassau Commissioner of Shared Services, Melissa Gallucci, on the lectern, spoke on the joint bid for law enforcement vehicles with County Executive George Latimer of Westchester, left, and County Executive Steve Bellone of Suffolk, right.

Three counties, big savings for new police vehicles

The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate. more

3/28/19

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, center, and Deputy Mayor Hilary Becker, second from left, in a December 2017 photo, said they would put Lynbrook first after their heated race for mayor. Trustees Robert Boccio, far left, Mike Hawxhurst and Ann Marie Reardon said they have many short- and long-term goals for the village.

Lynbrook board seeks unity after heated race

After a contentious election season, Mayor Alan Beach, Deputy Mayor Hilary Becker and the board of trustees all said they looked forward to working together to move the village forward. Beach … more

By Michael Smollins | 3/28/19

Lynbrook Police Department officer Sean Murphy, left, was sworn in as inspector by Mayor Alan Beach at the March 18 board meeting.

Lynbrook police officer promoted to inspector

Surrounded by his family and peers, Sean Murphy was sworn-n as the inspector of the Lynbrook Police Department by Mayor Alan Beach during the March 18 village board meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/28/19

Shari Camhi, at mic, superintendent of the Baldwin school district, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would require the safe storage of all firearms.

Advocates call on Cuomo to sign gun storage bill

Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature have stonewalled a bill that would require gun owners to lock up their firearms in safety boxes, and punish those who don’t — but Democrats are hoping … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/27/19

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