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Partly Cloudy County Legislature OKs $408 million for plan to re-route treated sewage from Bay Park to Wantagh
A long-awaited project to remove nitrogen from the Western Bays gained steam on Sept. 9, when the Nassau County Legislature unanimously voted to borrow $408 million to build a system to divert treated sewage from Bay Park to Wantagh, and from there into the Atlantic Ocean.
'We're a family of firefighters'
Firefighting is a family affair in Lynbrook
Lawrence Bien has been a member of the Lynbrook Fire Department for 44 years, and recently celebrated 40 years of working in the village’s Department of Public Works. His dedication to the LFD has …
Officials push Army Corps on back bays study that impacts East Rockaway
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and several elected officials are urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to approve a $6.1 million extension of the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, which is set to expire on Sept. 30.
Developer for Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn project checks in with residents
Open house focuses on community feedback
Dozens of residents circulated around a room full of tables at the Lynbrook Knights of Columbus on Aug. 20, when they had the chance to ask questions of, and offer suggestions to, the developers of an apartment complex planned for the site of the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn.
Fundraiser to aid East Rockaway businesses damaged in fire set for Sept. 17
The Village Pride Party will host a fundraiser called “A Taste of East Rockaway” on Sept. 17 to help cover repairs to the restaurant B Bistro: A Taste of Vietnam and the VIP Love Your Pet grooming shop on Main Street in East Rockaway, after they were damaged by a fire in August.
$17.9 million Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station upgrade commences
Long awaited and highly anticipated renovations to the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station began on Sept. 10, months after the LIRR announced a $17.9 million upgrade to the facility.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway to host Homecoming festivities Saturday
The East Rockaway and Lynbrook school districts are each gearing up to show their school pride and host Homecoming festivities on Sept. 21.
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Never forget: Lynbrook, East Rockaway commemorate 9/11
Residents of Lynbrook and East Rockaway gathered on Sept. 11 to reflect and remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in somber ceremonies.
Lynbrook trying to find identity
The 2018 season started on a positive note and ended strong, but it was a midseason goal-scoring drought that sealed Lynbrook’s fate on the soccer pitch. The Owls, who were unbeaten in their final three matches, finished with an overall record of 4-5-2 and again fell short of a postseason berth.
Lynbrook Fire Department fights fierce late-night attic fire
Lynbrook firefighters responded to a late night house fire on Durland Road on Sept. 10 at 11:49 p.m.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Singer/songwriter Kirsten Thien will perform select songs from Ida Cox, Ma Rainey, Alberta Hunter and Bessie Smith as well as a few of her original contemporary Blues songs at the Lynbrook Public Library on Sept. 21
Krafty kids at East Rockaway Public Library
Children in kindergarten through third grade can participate in story time and make a craft to take home at the East Rockaway Public Library on Sept. 24 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
One-day sale at Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre
The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre hosts a one-day sale on Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Here is the latest arrest report courtesy of the Lynbrook Police Department.