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A Few Clouds Lynbrook village election candidates gear up for March 7 debate
The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters will host a Meet the Candidates Night and Debate for those running in the upcoming village election at the Lynbrook Public Library on March 7, at 7 p.m. All residents are welcome.
Water main break in Lynbrook causes several issues
New York American Water repairs 24-inch break
A water main break on Scranton Avenue near Peninsula Boulevard in Lynbrook on Wednesday caused water pressure issues in the village, along with parts of Malverne, East Rockaway, Valley Stream and the Five Towns.
Lynbrook teacher earns service award from PTA
Steve Freifeld said he was in “total shock” when he walked into the Lynbrook High School auditorium for the Feb. 7 Founders Day celebration, hosted by the Lynbrook Council of PTAs, and saw his friends, family members and former students applauding him. The Marion Street PTA was giving Freifeld its highest honor — awarded only three other times by the PTA.
Rockville Centre nurse returns home from rehabilitation center after losing both her legs
Mercy physician: ‘Life goes on, right? You’re proof of that.’
“You did it,” Dr. Paulinder Rai said as he smiled at Patricia Lewis. Lewis, 54, a nurse at Mercy Medical Center, sat in a wheelchair to Rai’s right, smiling back. After having both of her legs amputated last fall, she was set to head home to Rockville Centre from the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing center last week after months of recovery.
A plan in place for Lynbrook's many parks
Greis master plan, small area rehabilitations in works
Many Lynbrook residents will soon receive a survey asking them what improvements they would like to see at Greis Park, as part of the village’s effort to develop a master plan to overhaul the facility.
Lynbrook ends conference title drought
For the first time in a decade, members of the Lynbrook boys’ basketball team can call themselves conference champions. But the Owls aren’t going to rest on their laurels as they head into the postseason.
Herald Neighbors
A Q&A with Lynbrook's new Chamber of Commerce President Steve Wangel
From generating new businesses, to goals for the year, to thoughts on the Cornerstone and other potential projects, the Herald conducted a question-and-answer session with Chamber of Commerce President Steve Wangel.
Herald Schools
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
From Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook and St. Raymond’s Parochial School in East Rockaway rang in Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic school elementary education.
Obituary
Lynbrook resident William C. Albergo dies at 76
Longtime Lynbrook resident William C. Albergo died on Jan. 29. He was 76.
Girl Scout shares memories of Lynbrook
Emma Lenz knew that she wanted to combine her love of art with her passion for history in her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The best way to do that, she decided, was to write a children's book.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
Children in third through fifth grade can use felt and fancy buttons to make a “tree of love” at the Lynbrook Public Library on Feb. 14 at 3:45 p.m.
Love Songs of World War II in Lynbrook
Prof. Diane Cypkin will tell the stories of the love songs of World War II in a way that is both entertaining and educational at the Lynbrook Public Library on Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Learn magic in East Rockaway
Children in second through fifth grade can learn some cool magic tricks at the East Rockaway Public Library on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.
Letter to the Lynbrook, East Rockaway Editor (Feb. 14-20)
A letter to the editor regarding Hilary Becker and the Feb. 4 board meeting.