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Mostly Cloudy Cornerstone at Lynbrook public hearing that was set for Monday is postponed
A public hearing scheduled for Monday where a developer was to present ideas for an apartment complex and parking garage for downtown Lynbrook has been postponed, Mayor Alan Beach confirmed.
Lynbrook couple facing murder charges for 2016 attack on Long Beach woman
Ralph Keppler, 27, and Francesca Kiel, 21, both of Lynbrook, are charged with the murder of Francesca's mother, Theresa Kiel, of Long Beach, who died Saturday after a 2016 attack left her in a vegetative state.
Lynbrook's Hot Skates to be converted into storage facility
Amy Guerrette is among many local folks with fond memories of the Hot Skates roller rink in Lynbrook, which is about to be sold, torn down and converted into a storage facility.
East Rockaway completes Three-Peat
When East Rockaway saw its nine-match winning streak come to a halt with a late-season loss to conference rival Carle Place, the Rocks, who figured to be overwhelming favorites to win the county girls’ volleyball title, all of a sudden seemed a little bit vulnerable.
Lynbrook musician's music strikes a chord in classes across different countries
Lynbrook musician and Red Pants Band frontman Danny Weinkauf was shocked to learn how widely known his catalog of children’s songs has become, he said. Teachers in Europe, Asia and Australia have contacted him to tell him how they are using his songs to shape young minds.
Coming together to provide Thanksgiving cheer in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
It was last Thanksgiving when Burger Bandit owner Ryan Straschnow was returning to his restaurant to pick up some foil and encountered a hungry homeless man. He brought the man inside his establishment and cooked him a meal, which he said brought him a lot of joy and sparked an idea.
Valiant veterans honored in Lynbrook, East Rockaway ceremonies
On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, veterans, residents and elected officials gathered in Lynbrook and East Rockaway on Sunday to commemorate Veterans Day.
Comics convention will benefit Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway
When East Rockaway firefighters realized that their firehouse on Main Street was not large enough to function as a relief center after Hurricane Sandy, Pastor Mark Lukens volunteered to use Bethany Congregational Church as a gathering place.
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Restorative Therapy and Nursing in Lynbrook salutes veterans
Patients at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing waved American flags, sang patriotic songs and thanked their fellow veterans at the nursing facility’s Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 12.
Jets legend helps Lynbrook students soar toward wellness
Many students and faculty members at Waverly Park Elementary School donned football jerseys and shirts representing their favorite sports teams as three-time NFL Pro Bowler and former Jets fullback …
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Plaza Theatrical Productions will perform “Pinkalicious,” a musical about what happens when a pink-loving enthusiast develops Pinkitis — an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe.
Look to the night sky in Lynbrook
View the many wonders of the night sky and learn about Lynbrook Public Library’s Hank Memorial Telescope at the library on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
STEAM activities in East Rockaway
Kids in kindergarten through third grade are welcome to make crafts and conduct science experiments at the East Rockaway Public Library on Nov. 20 at 4 p.m.
Lynbrook residents honored for ‘crafting’ a successful business
Anthony Garaci and Thomas Garrett wanted to start a business in Lynbrook, where they grew up. So, almost three years ago Garaci and his business partner, Tom McNicholas, opened Craft Kitchen and Tap House on Stauderman Avenue.