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Fair Lynbrook village board gives nod to apartments at site of Capri motel
The Village of Lynbrook Board voted on Monday to approve a plan for a four-story, 80-unit luxury rental apartment complex at the site of the Lynbrook Motor Inn, formerly known as the Capri.
Voters OK $27.7 million bond for East Rockaway schools
Voters in the East Rockaway School District approved a $27.7 million bond on Nov. 14 to fund upgrades and repairs to all three district buildings.
Town of Hempstead supervisor race remains undecided
More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided.
New York American Water rate hikes are highest in Lynbrook
Residents in the Lynbrook, Merrick and North Shore water districts found a letter from New York American Water in their mailboxes during the last week of October, and it wasn’t a water bill. It was a rate increase notice, signed off on by the New York Public Service Commission.
East Rockaway veteran recalls Air Force days
George Richard Baroni was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in the Philippines when he was asked to serve as an honor guard for President Dwight Eisenhower when he visited in 1960.
Herald Neighbors
Valiant veterans honored in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Just days before the country stops to remember its heroes on Veterans Day, 11 local veterans were recognized in a Hall of Honor ceremony at the Lynbrook Public Library on Nov. 2.
Locust Valley rallies to beat East Rockaway
The football rivalry between East Rockaway and Locust Valley is a unique one. The two schools are about as far apart as any in Nassau; the Rocks a little jaunt from the Atlantic, and the Falcons a short distance from the Sound. But, the teams have had some classic regular season contests and a few memorable playoff meetings.
Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside
Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3.
Lynbrook Dance Workshop hosts successful open audition for film
The Lynbrook Dance Workshop hosted an open audition for an upcoming film project on Oct. 6.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Babies who are walking to 18 months with a caregiver can come to the East Rockaway Public Library on Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m. to socialize, use board books and engage in lap time activities and playtime.
Family fall craft and games at the Lynbrook Public Library
Families with children of all ages can engage in fall crafts and board games at the Lynbrook Public Library on Nov. 21 at 3:45 p.m.
Bring Your Own Device Night at the East Rockaway Public Library
Anyone who has questions about their E-reader, tablet or Smartphone can receive help learning how to use them from tech-buddies at the East Rockaway Public Library on Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department