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Mostly Cloudy Hundreds gather at St. Raymond's Church for Lynbrook Mayor William Hendrick's funeral
Longtime village official died of heart attack on Oct. 11
Mayor William Hendrick died of complications from a heart attack on Oct. 11. He was 64. On Monday, firefighters, police officers, elected officials, the Lynbrook board of trustees and hundreds of residents attended his funeral.
Dino Amoroso challenges William Gaylor in District 6 legislative race
Two Lynbrook residents will vie for the District 6 Legislator seat as Democratic candidate Dino Amoroso challenges incumbent Republican William Gaylor.
Lynbrook crossing guard ends 50-year career
Randi Dyrvik is commended for her dedication
When she first became a crossing guard in Lynbrook, Randi Dyrvik recalled that her late husband, Oystein, didn’t think she would last a full year. She ended up holding the position for five decades.
Blitz challenges Kopel in the county’s 7th legislative district
Five-term County Legislator Howard Kopel is being opposed by Karen Blitz of Rockville Centre in the Nassau County 7th legislative district. The district includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook.
Fisher challenges Ford in the county’s 4th legislative district
Seven-term County Legislator Denise Ford is being opposed by fellow Long Beach resident Jane Smith Fisher in the Nassau County 4th legislative district. The district encompasses Long Beach, Lido Beach, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout and Island Park, and parts of East Rockaway, Oceanside, Woodmere, Lawrence and Cedarhurst.
Lynbrook wins conference title
When the 2017 volleyball season commenced, first-year Lynbrook coach Allison Glass wasn’t sure what to expect. The Lady Owls were coming off a difficult season in the very tough Nassau Conference A1, and there were plenty of unknowns.
Tragedy of 1837 to be remembered in Lynbrook
Back in 1837, there were only about 100 houses in all of Near Rockaway — the colonial name for Lynbrook and Rockville Centre. The people of the neighborhood were joined by 300 wagonloads of visitors who arrived to pay their last respects to 139 strangers being buried in a mass grave, the result of two of the worst tragedies in the history of Long Island.
Creative Art Space for Kids celebrates 20 years of business in Lynbrook
Carlot Thertus's Creative Art Space for Kids recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of being in business in Lynbrook by displaying the works of young artists.
Vision Long Island submits first draft of parking study for Lynbrook theater to village board of trustees
Representatives from Vision Long Island submitted their first draft for a parking analysis in the area of the Regal movie theater to the Lynbrook village board on Sept. 18.
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Talented East Rockaway artists, performers on display at Waterfront Art Walk
On a warm night on Oct. 4 on Dock Street, many of East Rockaway’s young artists and performers showed off their talent at the East Rockaway Cultural Arts Council’s Waterfront Art Walk.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
The East Rockaway Homecoming parade kicks off at Centre Avenue on Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Rocks’ football team will host Friends Academy at 2 p.m. at Hermanson Field at the high school on Oct. 21.
Fall Festival at Rolling River Day Camp
Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will host its 21st annual Fall Festival on Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m.
Halloween painting at the Lynbrook Public Library
The Lynbrook Public Library will be hosting a Halloween ceramic painting class on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest arrest list and crime watch for Lynbrook and East Rockaway.
West Hempstead runs past East Rockaway
There is always intrigue when East Rockaway and West Hempstead meet on the football field. With each team operating a similar run-oriented, double wing offensive attack, the matchup is a treat for old school, physical football enthusiasts.