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Army Corps reveals plan to stop storms constituents of the proposed plan,” said Scott Sanderson, a project manager for the Army The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Corps of Engineers who works neers recently released a draft in coastal planning in its Philareport for the Nassau County delphia District. Coastal Storm Risk “This is part of an Management Study, ongoing process to which outlines a get feedback on the tentatively selected findings and really plan that includes evaluate the feelings East Rockaway and on it and what reviLynbrook. It would sions may need to be include elevating made as we go formore than 14,000 ward, or what refinehomes and floodments need to be proofing more than made depending on 2,500 industrial and the types of comcommercial properments we get.” ties across the The Army Corps, South Shore to mitiin partnership with gate the risk of the state’s Departflood damage durment of Environing storms. mental Conservation Before moving and the county, is forward, the plan conducting the feasimust be approved LAURA CURRAN bility study in Nasby several authori- Nassau County s a u ’s B a ck B ay s ties, including Con- executive area, which includes gress, after engiall the tidal bays and neers engage with estuaries connected the community to gather feed- to the South Shore. The study is back on their ideas. investigating possible solutions “This is a tentatively selected to reduce damage from coastal plan, and it’s part of the process storm flooding, which affects where we release our findings population, infrastructure, faciland socialize with the public and stakeholders and affected CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com
Courtesy Dylan Bien
Villages remember the fallen Bright blue lights symbolizing the twin towers emanated from Lynbrook Village Hall last Saturday. Story, more photos, Page 3. Coverage of East Rockaway’s ceremony, Page 5.
Lynbrook schools display patriotism with 9/11 fundraiser By JULIA SWERDIN lyn-ereditor@liherald.com
The Lynbrook Owls commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a day of reflection and remembrance on Saturday, which included the high school’s first varsity football game of the season. There was a patriotic theme throughout the festivities, September 16, 2021
which included a fundraiser that netted more than $2,500 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, left a lasting impact on the Lynbrook community, which continues to honor the memory of those who died that day. The Owls defeated Valley Stream South High School, 41-6, at Marion Street Elementary School to
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open their season with a win on an emotional day. “Having our first game of the 2021 season at home on Sept. 11 was very special and memorable,” said head coach Stephen Locicero, who also teaches history. On the eve of the game, coaches shared their personal CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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e need to continue hardening our shorelines and flood-proofing homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.