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The coronavirus crisis that erupted in March and carries on to this day in New York shook all of us to our core. Lynbrook and East Rockaway, however, remain strong. They are communities full of fighters. Superstorm Sandy and now Tropical Storm Isaias, which ravaged the the villages, proved that. The storms pummeled our shores, but they never defeated our indomitable spirit to survive and thrive. Just as we saw in Sandy's wake, neighbors are now helping neighbors through the Covid-19 Stuart crisis and Isaias, delivering food and medical Richner supplies to vulnerable residents, providing meals for the jobless and just checking in on one another. Thankfully, as of this writing in mid-August, the coronavirus infection rate had dropped to .6 percent in New York. Let us hope and pray it remains at or falls below that level so people stay safe, and we can continue Lynbrook's and East Rockaway's successful reopening of the economy and soon begin reopening our schools. That will depend on all of us doing our parts — wearing our facial covers, maintaining social distance — not only today and tomorrow, but also likely for months to come. Throughout the crisis, the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald continued to provide invaluable news to the community, incuding information on institution closings, new safety protocols and, unfortunately, remembrances of lives lost. I want to thank our journalists for their commitment to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway community. Our staff, categorized as essential workers by Governor Cuomo, were out in the field regularly, even during the height of the pandemic, to ensure people who work and live in Lynbrook and East Rockaway had access to the best and most up-to-date information. Additionally, Richner Communications, the parent company of the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald, was proud to provide $500,000 in small business marketing grants to entrepreneurs across the South Shore, including many in the villages. We know small businesses are the lifeblood of any community — especially in Lynbrook and East Rockaway — so we are hopeful these funds will help your favorite stores and restaurants get back on their feet. In this edition of our annual community guide, we look at all that is wonderful about Lynbrook and East Rockaway, as we examine what has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Living In Lynbrook/East Rockaway is a special publication of the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald, the hometown newspaper of the villages. Living In is published in cooperation with the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, and we are honored to mark another year as the chamber's official publication. We hope you find this issue of Living In Lynbrook/East Rockaway useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 52 weeks a year.

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The Bay Park dog park is a popular spot for furry friends.

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Top Photo: Kayaking is a popular activity in Bay Park, and the spacious waterways provide many of ways to social distance while having fun. Julia Swerdin/Herald

Middle Photo: Louis DeVivo created a garden in Bay Park in honor of his step-father, the late Joseph Levy, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the coronavirus struck, it became a popular destination for residents who wanted to go outside. Courtesy Dean Cooper

Bottom Photo: As part of his Eagle Scout project, Bay Park resident Dean Cooper collected pet food to donate to the Pets of the Homeless organization.

hile sharing the same zip code as East Rockaway, Bay Park is governed by the Town of Hempstead. It sustained extensive damage to many of its homes when Hurricane Sandy hit the community on Oct. 29, 2012; however, the community weathered the storm and stayed united throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility, which was also damaged in Sandy, discharges 50 million gallons of treated sewage a day into Reynolds Channel — although a plan to use a 110-year-old aqueduct beneath Sunrise Highway to transport the sewage into the ocean is underway. Bay Park is also home to a 96-acre park that shares the same name, and has been in the Nassau County park system since 1947. Located in the southwest corner of the county, the park offers a wealth of athletic fields and courts, bicycle paths and an outdoor roller rink. Newly designed since Hurricane Sandy, the park now boasts a new large playground, picnic area, spray pool and lots of room for running. There is also a nine-hole, par-30 golf course that is open from March to December. Overlooking Hewlett Bay, a fishing dock is open year-round, along with a launch ramp for boats or personal watercrafts. The park also offers a dog run with separate areas for big and small dogs. The run is located on the east side of the park. Hewlett Point Park offers a relaxing beach and picnic area overlooking Hewlett Bay. The park is at 130 Hewlett Point Ave. in Bay Park, and is open only to Town of Hempstead residents. Whether it’s outdoor recreation on the beach or swimming in the pool, there is plenty to do on the bay. The community also has its own civic group, the Bay Park Civic Association, which meets regularly to discuss local issues and support its neighbors with their problems. Check out their Facebook group “Bay Park Civic Association.”

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Top Photo: During the peak of the coronavirus, residents of East Rockaway, Lynbrook and surrounding villages and towns displayed lawn signs to show support for essential workers, and the proceeds of the sign sales have gone to houses of worship and food pantries. Above, Mason, left, and Javon Devlin of East Rockaway. Courtesy Vince Roth

Middle Photo: East Rockaway residents Autumn, Violet and Oliver Roth started hosting virtual pizza parties during the quarantine, and eventually got more families and local businesses to participate. Courtesy Ivy Reilly

Bottom Photo: As a way to lift the community’s spirits during the quarantine in April, Eric Reilly, 12, played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on four different instruments, including the violin, for his East Rockaway neighbors.

ast Rockaway is a one-square-mile village comprised of residential homes, apartments, condos and waterfront cottages. Its main business and shopping districts are on Main Street and Atlantic Avenue. Though small, the tight-knit community has come together in tough times, including Hurricane Sandy and during the coronavirus pandemic. East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano said he was proud that the village came together during the pandemic. “We must all be vigilant and understand that the virus could resurge again,” he said. “We must continue to stay safe.” East Rockaway is known for its ecletic styles of upscale houses, old-fashioned capes and newly raised homes that are still being reinforced against future storms after they were damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Originally named Near Rockaway, the village began as a shipping and trading center for Long Island’s South Shore. The location was ideal for ships because of its deep inland channels. The community prospered in shipping and milling over the years, even after several sales of the land. The village’s name was changed in 1869 to East Rockaway, and was incorporated in 1900, with Floyd Johnson as its president. At the time of incorporation, the village had a population of 969. East Rockaway has a population of about 9,800. The Village of East Rockaway is in the Town of Hempstead, and is adjacent to Lynbrook, Hewlett and Oceanside. The village is governed by a five-member elected board, including a mayor and four trustees. The area is protected by the 4th Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department, and the East Rockaway Auxiliary Police. Fire and ambulance services are provided by the all-volunteer East Rockaway Fire Department. Village businesses and individuals are welcome to join the East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce. Several local businesses offered take-out and outdoor dining after the pandemic hit and returned to outdoor dining this summer. Local houses of worship include St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, Bethany Congregational Church, the Nazarene Church and the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, many of which offer virtual services and have recently reopened. Many residents enjoy the Town of Hempstead’s Hewlett Point Beach, in Bay Park, and the John Street Complex, which was renamed to honor late village activist Frank Pignataro in April 2017. It includes facilities for baseball, basketball and flag football. Each winter, a holiday festival, including a tree and menorah lighting, are held on the grounds of Village Hall, and in the summer Memorial Park is a popular place for gatherings and special events. The East Rockaway Public Library offers book and video lending and rentals, children’s programs and activities, many of which are now virtual. Notable people from East Rockaway include Gary Giddins, screenplay writer for Bing Crosby’s “A Pocketful of Dreams”; Reid Gorecki, a former Major League Baseball player; and actors Brian Keith (“Family Affair”) and Don Murray, who costarred with Marilyn Monroe in “Bus Stop.”

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Lynbrook resident Joe Horowitz’s Instagram concerts began as an effort to unify those he knows in the community, but eventually reached hundreds nationwide and in other countries while providing gift cards for front-line workers and first responders for 11 straight weeks from March until May.

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Top Photo: Elbert “Elmo” Wilder, a custodian at the Friedberg JCC school in Lynbrook for more than 40 years, was honored with a surprise driveby parade to celebrate his birthday on May 1. Drivers dropped off birthday signs, balloons and even a cake. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Middle Photo: Marion Street Elementary School fifth-grader Lyla Gaffoor made masks and ear savers to provide to front-line workers in April and May. Courtesy Christine Geraci

Bottom Photo: Ginamarie Isler has raised more than $4,000 to assemble care packages for first responders during the pandemic.

ynbrook proclaims itself “a great place to live, work and play” and “the Village that leads the way!” The community certainly lives up to its claims, even in uncertain times. ““We have a very tight-knit community,” Beach said. “We have a Community Chest that takes care of some of our people in need. There’s a very nice joint effort around this area, and people are very receptive.” A five-member village board governs Lynbrook, including Beach, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst and three trustees. A charming village on Long Island’s South Shore, Lynbrook has a rich history dating back to the late 1700s when a small community of 40 houses was established near Merrick Road and Ocean Avenue, close to where the Rockville Cemetery is today. Around 1830, Wright Pearsall purchased land at Hempstead Avenue and Merrick Road, at the intersection that we today call the Five Corners. He opened a general store that became so widely known that the corners and the surrounding community soon became Pearsall’s Corners. Eventually, it was renamed Lynbrook because people vacationing from Brooklyn and New York City liked what they saw in Pearsall’s and decided to stay. The village was incorporated in 1911. Lynbrook has a population of about 19,567. The Village of Lynbrook is within the Town of Hempstead. Long Island Rail Road service to New York is available at the Lynbrook train station, off Sunrise Highway. Since 1912, Lynbrook has been served by the Lynbrook Police Department, now headed by Chief Brian Paladino. Since 1879, the Lynbrook Volunteer Fire Department has served the village and is comprised of six firehouses. Lynbrook has its own Department of Public Works, which provides sanitation services. In 2008, three houses in Lynbrook were listed on the National Register of Historic Places: 251 Rocklyn Ave., 474 Ocean Ave. and 73 Grove St. Lynbrook also has many organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and Little League and other sports teams. The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce also works closely with the village. The Lynbrook Community Chest is a charitable organization that provides assistance to Lynbrook residents who need help due to financial or economic hardship.

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE •1643

Governer of Manthattans granted land to the colonists from Hempstead harbor due east to a tree adjoining the land of Robert Williams.

•1665

Adam Smith gave Thomas Statham “five acars of meadow at Near Rockaway.”

•1776

East Rockaway created a school; however, not all children attended.

•1783

Near Rockaway prospered during the American Revolution.

•1800

White Cannon Inn opened. It burned down in 1950.

•1818

Robert Davison acquired the Haviland Gristmill, which operated until 1920.

•1837

Mexico Shipwreck — one month later, Near Rockaway residents again responded a shipwreck, which had 115 casualties. Coffins and burial plots were made, and money for internment in the Old Sand Hole Cemetery was raised.

•1661

A fence granted by town resolution extended the growing of salt hay to be grown from Near Rockaway as far west as Jamaica Bay.

•1882

Charles Davison bought out the grist and lumber interests of Oliver Davison.

East Rockaway’s gristmill was built in 1689.

•1776

Richard Hewlett, a Tory, plotted to kidnap George Washington and assassinate his chief officers.

•1783

Richard Hewlett was asked by Great Britain to command a fleet of ships, which sailed for Nova Scotia and became a haven for Loyalists.

•1793

The Schooner Experiment sailed from Near Rockaway to Cadiz Spain; Oliver Hewlett was the master.

•1812

Near Rockaway was an important trading center during the War of 1812.

•1836

Bristol Shipwreck — Near Rockaway residents responded to assist after a disastrous wreck took the lives of 100 people.

•1893

The East Rockaway Fire Department was incorporated.

•1906

East Rockaway Library was created.

•1919

East Rockaway women Irene, Susan and Amelia Davison worked to attain the right of women to vote.

•1934

East Rockaway High school was built because Rockville Centre and Lynbrook would no longer accepted students from East Rockaway.

Post office was opened, and East Rockaway came into existence.

•1880

Long Island Rail Road came to East Rockaway. Trains were called “huckleberries” because they were so slow that people could get off the train and pick huckleberries.

•1900

The Village of East Rockaway was incorporated.

•1910

Henri Charpentier opened his original Henri Restaurant on Scranton Avenue.

•1925

The East Rockaway Police Department organized and then disbanded in 1939.

•1963

Grist Mill bought for $1 by village officials.

•1965

Rebuilt Grist Mill opened as a museum in Memorial Park.

•1869

•1873

Bethany Church was built, and itinerant ministers came to preach, marry and bury residents.

Courtesy Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook

•1995

The Haviland Davison Mill and Tootsie returned to East Rockaway after being restored from the fire.

•2017

Delamater Denton’s house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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•1990

Arson destroyed the Grist Mill Museum and Tootsie, a hand pumper that had been purchased in 1893.

•1998

The Haviland Davison Grist mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

•2019

The Grist Mill Museum celebrated its 50th annual Huckleberry Frolic in 2019. Started in 1969, the Frolic has been a village staple and raises money for the Grist Mill Museum

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE •1643

The Rev. Robert Fordham and John Carman swindled the Rockaway Indians into deeding them a tract of land from the Hempstead Plains to the Atlantic Ocean, including what is now Lynbrook.

•1814

First schoolhouse was built at Rocklyn Avenue and Merrick Road.

•1840

A marble monument was erected on Oct. 26 in memory of the victims of the wrecks of the Bristol and Mexico, which still stands at the Rockville Cemetery.

•1873

“Rockaway Church War” — Old Sand Hole congregation split into three Methodist groups: Old Sand Hole (staying in the old church), St. James (in Lynbrook) and St. Marks (in Rockville Centre). Pearsall’s Post Office established. Sylvester Pearsall named first postmaster; his sister Julia named assistant postmaster. St. James Church built on St. James Place, which burned down in 1925.

•1790

A 20-by-30-foot Methodist church building (the first Old Sand Hole Church) was constructed on land near the corner of Merrick Road and Ocean Avenue (then known as Long Lane). The area was called Parson’s Corners.

•1836-1837

The ships Bristol and Mexico were wrecked off Rockaway Beach and Long Beach with the loss of 215 Irish, Scottish and English immigrants. A mass grave was created for the victims in Lynbrook’s Old Sand Hole Cemetery.

•1853

Wright Pearsall established a general store at the Five Corners and bought 50 acres of land nearby.

•1879

Rescue Hook & Ladder Fire Company was established.

•1892

On May 11, Union Free School District 20 formed. Lyceum Building, a community entertainment center and movie house, was built.

•1897

The South Shore Telephone Company installed the first phones in Lynbrook.

•1912

Lynbrook Police Department was created.

•1917

Atlantic Knitting Mills moved into Bates Opera House, becoming Lynbrook’s largest employer.

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Plowing snow with a one horse-power engine, in 1934. This is Steve’s Garage, at the corner of Hempstead and Lakeview avenues.

•1920

Granite World War I Doughboy Memorial dedicated on Oct. 12 at Blake Avenue and Merrick Road.

•1929

Library built on Eldert Street.

•1996

“Everybody Loves Raymond” sitcom aired for the first time. Fictional characters Marie and Frank Barone were said to live at 319 Fowler Ave., and their son Ray and his family lived across the street at street number 320. Though the street was real, the addresses were not.

The name Lynbrook was voted on to replace Pearsall’s on May 1.

Homes at 251 Rocklyn Ave., 474 Ocean Ave., and 73 Grove St. were added to National Register of Historic Places.

An episode of “Impractical Jokers” that was partially filmed at White Castle on Sunrise Highway aired.

•2016 •1911

Lynbrook was incorporated on March 15.

•1916

First mail delivery service to homes.

Lynbrook High School was built.

•1970

Village Hall was dedicated at 1 Columbus Drive, where meetings are still held.

•2007

An episode of “The Sopranos” aired on June 3 featuring scenes filmed inside and outside of Lynbrook’s Trainland on Sunrise Highway.

•2008

•2012 •1894

•1922

Old Lynbrook movie theater closed in January and was razed in August.

•2018

State-of-the-art Regal movie theater opened in June.

•2011

Lynbrook celebrated the 100th anniversary of its incorporation.

•2015

Rockville Cemetery added to National Register of Historic Places.

•2017

Current Mayor Alan Beach took office after the sudden death of William Hendrick in October.

•2019

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 celebrated its 100th year in 2019. Founded in 1919, the post was one of the original 16 that were formed in Nassau County

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E.R. schools were a ‘Rock’ amid Covid-19 By Mike Smollins East Rockaway schools dealt with many challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, which caused school officials and students to adapt to an all-remote model, followed by a hybrid schedule, and eventually leading to a full in-person return. After many events and activities were cancelled in 2020, things normalized more toward the end of the 2021 school year, culminating in a full in-person graduation for the class of 2021 at the Marion Street High School football field in Lynbrook. At the ceremony, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz praised the seniors for their resiliency during an unprecedented time. “What is truly extraordinary is that each and every one of you were the other half in our reinvention of how we do school and that’s pretty amazing,” she said. “Not only did we figure it out, but you had to be the recipients and, most importantly, had to learn under those really challenging conditions. Life is going to throw us curve balls, things we are not prepared to handle, but how each one of you chooses to respond will make the difference in your life. It is not the challenge itself, but how we respond to that challenge that defines our character and shapes our lives. We know you will do extraordinary things as you travel down life’s road.” The future of the district also looks bright after

voters approved a $41.7 million budget for the 2021-22 school year in May. More than 74 percent of the budget will go toward programs, while over 13 percent is designated for capital projects and more than 11 percent is allocated to administrative expenses. East Rockaway will receive $7.8 million in state aid. The budget includes a continued focus on security with upgraded cabling for high-definition cameras, replacement of old cameras with highdefinition cameras, and the addition of 3M security film in common areas and on classroom doors, the installation of security fencing along the walkway to the front entrance of Rhame Avenue Elementary School, the continuation of the 1:1 tablet initiative for third- through 12th-graders, the addition of Mac computers for high school art programs and an additional oven for the high school. Additionally, the budget will fund floor replacements in the art room at Centre Avenue Elementary School, continued support for the high school’s summer school program and the Northwell Health Community Mental Health Clinic. Photos courtesy East Rockaway School District

Top Photo: The class of 2021 was able to have an in-person graduation this past June after a trying year and a half. Bottom Photo: East Rockaway defeated Carle Place, 3 sets to 2, on April 26 to win the Nassau County Class C volleyball championship.

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Lynbrook schools begin a return to normal On March 1, 2021, many Lynbrook students returned to full-time in-person instruction for the first time in nearly a year amid the coronavirus pandemic. “I was so excited to go to school today and be with my friends I haven’t seen in the hallways since last March,” senior Mason Benvenuto said. “In addition to [Pricnipal Joseph] Rainis and the LHS staff, there are a group of our parents working really hard to help make our senior year special and it kicked off today with a welcoming balloon arch and tons of discounts from our favorite restaurants in town for the senior class.” Teachers, who have had to adapt to the many changes brought on by remote learning and hybrid schedules, were also pleased to welcome some of the students back. “When I walked into the building, it was so nice to actually feel some life back into this place,” Spanish teacher Danielle Leighley said. “There hasn’t been noise in the hallways since last March. It was a beautiful thing to see how happy they were to be back.” While all seniors were given the opportunity to return, some parents opted to have their students remain in the hybrid or full remote models. Eventually, all students were able to return to the schools. At a board meeting in March, Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak expressed her gratitude to those who helped make the return possible. “There’s a tremendous amount of logistics,” she said. “I’m very proud of the teachers, the administration, the students and how everyone has really worked together and have revisited this and tried to make it safe. While maybe not everyone agrees, this district has made prudent decisions to bring back people in a safe environment for everyone.” In May, voters in Lynbrook Public Schools approved officials’ $92.9 million budget for the 202122 school year The spending plan aims primarily to bolster current programs, make improvements in school infrastructure, and continue staff development across the board. Although the administration initially prepared

for a decrease in state aid, this year’s aid program exceeded their expectations. Through local taxes, a federal grant program and an increase in state Foundation Aid, the district was able to make bolder program adjustments in this year’s budget, while still maintaining their original priorities: an additional special education class at the elementary level, a book selection from diverse perspectives to offer student choice, and continued staff development for technology, special education and reading. Overall, the three-part budget —which includes administrative, capital, and program costs — will see a 1.62 percent increase from the current spending plan. Seventy seven percent of the budget will go into programming. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Top Photo: Lynbrook school officials dug in at the groundbreaking for a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school this past March. The project was part of a $28.9 million bond proposal that voters approved in October 2017. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Bottom Photo: Lynbrook High School hosted its graduation on Friday on the Marion Street Elementary School football field.

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Important Numbers Lynbrook Village of Lynbrook Town Hall One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook 11563.............(516) 599-8300 Mayor: Alan C. Beach .....................................(516) 599-8784 Trustees: Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst Ann Marie Reardon Robert Boccio and Laura Ryder ..........................................................................(516) 599-8300 Village Clerk/Treasurer John Giordano ............................................................(516) 599-8300 ext. 202 Dept. of Public Works Superintendent: Philip Healey .....................(516) 599-8838

Building Department Superintendent: Brian Stanton ....................................................(516) 599-8828 Village Justice Court: Hon. William J. McLaughlin ..............................(516) 599-0416 Assessing Department: Lisa Kenny ............(516) 593-6505 Parks Supervisor: .........................................(516) 599-8000 Recreation Supervisor: Andrea Genna ..... (516) 599-8000 Deputy Clerk: Valerie Onorato.........(516) 599-8300 ext. 205 Deputy Treasurer: Darlene DiCaro ... (516) 599-8300 ex. 213 Administrator, Budget Officer: John Giordano ....................................(516) 599-8300 ext.202

East Rockaway Village Hall.....................................................(516) 887-6300 376 Atlantic Ave., P.O. Box 189 East Rockaway, 11518 Mayor: Bruno F. Romano Trustees: Deputy Mayor Gordon J. Fox, Rich Bilello, Tim O’Hagan, Jack Felbinger Village Clerk Treasurer: Patty Renner ..........(516) 887-6300 Deputy Village Treasurer: Theresa Gaffney (516) 887-6300

Deputy Clerk: Cindy Lark ..............................(516) 887-6300 Justice Court Judge: Steven S. Siegel ...........(516) 887-6312 Building Department Superintendent: Thomas Smith ...................................................(516) 887-6310 Emergency Management Manager: ..........................................................................(516) 887-6326 Recreation Department: Nancy Landerer ...(516) 341-0996 DPW Superintendent: Kevin Conklin ...........(516) 887-6316

Bay Park Town of Hempstead: ...................................(516) 489-5000

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Denise Ford: .....................................................(516) 571-6204

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Receiver of Taxes:.........................................(516) 538-1500

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Libraries remain vital community resources By Julia Swerdin Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, public libraries were required to close in order to prevent the spread of the virus. The Lynbrook Public Library, at 56 Eldert St., closed its doors to the public in March 2020. During the time of its closure, the library’s virtual collections including eBooks, downloadable audio and magazines were made available. Craft ideas and programmed storytimes were additionally accessible through the library’s Facebook and Youtube accounts. The library has returned to more normal operations ervice, enabling patrons to browse in-person and participate in numerous events while also still having the option to explore the library’s offerings virtually. The library lost a longtime and dedicated employee when librarian Dorothy Perrich retired this past June. after 64 years of service there. “She’s very sweet,” library Director Robyn Gilloon said. “Very lovable, very dedicated and interesting to talk to with all the history she knows about Lynbrook and the library. She saw many things, and was my go-to person as far as Lynbrook or library history.” The East Rockaway Public Library, at 477 Atlantic Ave., has also seen a return to more normal activities after having to close and readjust at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Similarly to the Lynbrook Library, East Rockaway offered curbside pickup of books, CDs, and DVDs available for loan while the building was closed last year. A wide selection of e-books and e-magazines were also made available on the library’s website. While the library has returned to welcoming in-person visitors, all patrons who are not fully vaccinated and all children must wear masks. Several book clubs are offered for varying age groups this summer. The library also hosts a “build your job skills, fix your resume” online workshop with resources for additional tutoring. The library has crafts-to-go, reading incentives and virtual storytimes. The Teen Summer Reading Challenge allows teens to stay well-informed and well-read, even during summer vacation. The summer reading program includes tickets to a raffle for teens who read up to 200 minutes, which they can then cash in for a prize. Those who are looking for something to read can check out the library’s blogs at eastrockawaylibrary.blogspot.com, which features adult and children’s books. For books geared toward teenagers, visit unseenteen.blogspot.com. Mike Smollins/Herald

Above Photo: Lynbrook Librarin Dorothy Perroch retired after 64 years of service this past June.

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ribbon cutting ceremonies over the past few months. The Cornerstone Yorkshire development at the site of the old Capri Motor Inn is now beginning to lease and I am excited to see work start on the long-abandoned feather factory building. We have welcomed many new businesses to Lynbrook over the past few months. More and more vacant stores are being filled every month and I could not be happier to see that. Businesses want to be in Lynbrook and people want to live in Lynbrook. The prime south shore location and that “small-town” feel are what we all love about our lovely village. We welcome these new residents and new businesses with open arms and know that Lynbrook will continue to be an amazing place to live and work for many years to come. Sincerely, Cory Hirsch President Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce

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Houses of worship remain spiritual while virtual By Nicole Alcindor

After weeks of hosting virtual services and meetings online to abide by state guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols, many houses of worship across New York have returned to having indoor services over the past few months. For many church leaders in Lynbrook and East Rockaway, the excitement of returning to indoor services brought with it some difficulties, including decreased attendance. “The first church service back indoors was a mixed bag, and things have been challenging ever since,” said the Rev. Robert Walderman, pastor of Lynbrook Baptist Church, which returned to indoor services in July. “We are happy to be back, but we are also sad that our whole congregation is still not meeting together in person.” Since opening, Walderman said, he had to change many of his usual practices to abide by state and CDC guidelines. At the beginning of every service, upon entry, congregants had their temperatures taken and were given hand sanitizer. Attendance was low at first, but began to rise after the vaccine became more readily available. “It’s difficult because even with this new reality of indoor services, close contact with people has been removed and we have also lost complete connection with many of our congregants,” Walderman said when it first re-opened. “We went from having about 175 people attending our church before the pandemic, to now only having about 50 people showing up to indoor services.” Though there are challenges with in-person

attendance, services for Lynbrook Baptist Church are available virtually on live stream every Sunday on their website as an alternative. For Bethany Congregational Church of East Rockaway, things have taken a similar turn, as things decreased right after they re-opened, but have steadily risen since the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine. “We don’t want anyone to do anything that makes them uncomfortable,” the Rev. Mark Lukens said. “It’s a tumultuous time, and the important thing is that people need the gospel and we have to get it to them, even if it’s online.” The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, at 295 Main St., has yet to return to in-person services, but its committee is weighing options with hopes of reopening soon. Temple Am Echad, at 1 Saperstein Plaza in Lynbrook, has hosted online holiday and Shabbat services, Torah study, tot Shabbat and classes for students in kindergarten through seventh grade during the pandemic and has returned to more normalized indoor services.

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Top left photo: Many houses of worship, including Lynbrook Baptist Church, recently reopened for in-person services. Courtesy Bonnie Zakarin

Top right photo: Congregants at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre celebrated Hat Day on Zoom — the online platform they have used since their center’s switch to virtual services — in May.

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BUSINESS East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce (732) 614-1699 Email: info@eastrockawaychamber.com Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce 242 - 4649 President: Stephen Wangel Email: info@lynbrookusa.com www.lynbrookusa.com

CIVIC Bay Park Civic Association 312-9866 7 E. Cooke St., P.O. Box 82 East Rockaway 11518 Email: bayparkcivic@gmail.com

HISTORICAL The Historical Society of East Rockaway & Lynbrook 593-5791 P.O. Box 351, East Rockaway 11518 President: Patricia C. Sympson

FAMILY Mothers Center of SW Nassau Inc. 888-6262 100 Main St., East Rockaway 11518

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FRATERNAL Knights of Columbus/St. Mary’s Maris Stella Council No. 2228 887-2228 78 Hempstead Ave. New York 1 Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E.-Lynbrook No. 1515 599-1515 57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook 11563 nyelks1.org The Per Sempre Lodge, part of the Order Sons of Italy 2344 815A Sunrise Highway Lynbrook 11563 The Ancient Order of Hibernians Meets at the VFW Hall, 235 Merrick Road., Lynbrook 546-3451 Police Benevolent Association Lynbrook 418-3399

POLITICAL Nassau County Conservative Party 433-8568 1 Sydney St., Plainview 11803 www.nassaucountyconservativeparty. com Nassau County Democratic Committee 294-3366 Lynbrook AD No. 14 500 Old Country Road, Suite 103,

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Nassau County Republican Committee 334-5800 164 Post Ave., Westbury 11590

East Rockaway Raiders Athletic Association 582-2187

League of Women Voters 65 Harrogate St, Lido Beach, 11561 431-1628

VETERANS American Legion Post No. 958 599-9580 and Ladies Auxiliary 71 Main St. East Rockaway 11518 Disabled American Veterans 887-7100 162 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook 11563 VFW Howard Lathrop Post 2307 594-2307 235 Merrick Road, Lynbrook 11563 VFW Robert F. Garrison Post 3350 887-8170 164 Main St., East Rockaway 11518 Coalition for Youth in East Rockaway Coalition Coordinator: Stephanie Johanson All meetings at 7 p.m. in the Charles H. Formont Senior Center located on James

East Rockaway Recreation Center 341-0996 17 John St., East Rockaway 11518 Lynbrook Recreation Center 599-8000 Greis Memorial Park 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook 11563 Girl Scouts of E.L.L.M. Association 741-2550 Lynbrook Little League 887-2626 Email: Lynbrookll@aol.com www.lynbrooklittleleague.com

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The Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook often hosts fun events for seniors to enjoy. In April, the HSERL organized a paint night, where local artist Linda Davison Mathues, left, showed participants like Flora Schwartz how to craft a scene.

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Nassau County Office for the Aging 227-8900 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 260 Uniondale 11553 L.I. Alzheimers Foundation 767-6856 1025 Old Country Rd., Suite 115 Westbury, NY 11590 Senior Enrichment 485-8100 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead 11550 American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 41, New York, N.Y. 10017 MTA Customer Service LIRR transportation (718) 217-5477 Medicare (800) 633-4227 Senior Citizen Law Project 292-8088 Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 87 N. Main St., Freeport 2-12 West Park Ave., Long Beach

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American Lung Association 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge 11788 (631) 265-3848 www.alany.org

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Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11571 705-2525 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1101 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale 11553 559-1000 Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-0123 North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset 11030 562-0100 Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Valley Stream 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6000 Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center 270-05 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 (718) 470-7000 Northwell Health St. Joseph’s Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage 11714 579-6000 St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn 11576 562-6000 St. John’s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St. Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 869-7000 South Nassau Communities Hospital One Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 632-3000 South Nassau Urgent Care Center at Long Beach 325 E. Bay Drive Long Beach 11561 870-1010

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South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 2277 Grand Ave Baldwin, 11510 377-5000

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South Shore Child Guidance Center 91 Guy Lombardo Ave. Freeport 11520 378-2992 (Outpatient services for children 18 and under)

Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3045 Hotline: 292-3040 www.nassauny-aa.org

ANCHOR (Answering the Needs of Citizens with Handicaps through Organized Recreation) 431-6946

Al-Anon and Alateen (For families and friends of alcoholics) 433-8003

Helen Keller Services for the Blind (718) 522-2122

Families Anonymous (800) 736-9805 Gam-Anon Hotline Gamblers Anonymous (877) 442-4248 LINK Center for Drug Info Inc. 185 Merrick Road, Suite 2D Lynbrook 11563 887-4848 L.I. Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 1025 Old Country Road Mineola 11501 747-2606 Mineola Community Treatment Center 366 Jericho Turnpike Mineola 11501 742-4015 Narcotics Anonymous 827-9500 Nassau County Alliance for Addiction Services Hotline: 679-1111 Admin: 897-1330

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Office for the Physically Challenged 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale 11553 227-7399

Mental Health Family and Children’s Association 100 E. Old Country Road Mineola 11501 746-0350 Long Island Crisis Center 2740 Martin Ave., Suite 2 Bellmore 11710 826-0244 Hotline: 679-1111 (24-hour crisis hotline and suicide prevention services) Mental Health Association of Nassau County 16 Main St., Hempstead 11550 489-2322 Nassau County Department of Mental Health 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 200, Uniondale 11553 227-7057

Special Services AHRC Nassau 189 Wheatley Road Glen Head 11545 626-1000 HIV, AIDS, STD Hotline 800-462-6785 American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org American Heart Association 125 E. Bethpage Rd., Suite 100 Plainview 11803 777-8447

Arthritis Foundation 150 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 222 Melville 11747 (631) 427-8272 www.arthritis.org Birthright International (Anti-abortion counseling) 1859 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh 11793 785-4070 Hotline: 1-800-550-4900 Breast Cancer Hotline (800) 877-8077 Breast Cancer Action Coalition 1 in 9: Hewlett House 86 East Rockaway Road Hewlett 11557 374-3190 (Programs for breast cancer patients and survivors) Planned Parenthood 540 Fulton Ave. Hempstead 11550 750-2500 The Safe Center LI Against Domestic Violence 542-0404 - www.cadvnc.org

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Mount Sinai South Nassau continues to serve community, breaks new ground By Mike Smollins When faced with an “unprecedented” situation in April 2020 as coronavirus numbers reached their peak, 383, the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital rose to the occasion and banded together to get through the difficult time. Now, staff is gearing up to continue the fight against the Delta variant. While many lives were lost to the coronavirus, the hospital celebrated the release of hundreds of Covid-19 positive patients who were released with a clean bill of health. At a time when front-line workers were stretched thin, the Oceanside community and many others came together to show their support, donating food to the hospital’s staff daily throughout the pandemic. With Covid-19 cases back on the rise and new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance announced on July 27, local hospitals are in full preparation mode. Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief medical officer at MSSN, recently discussed how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from the variant. Sharma said that Mount Sinai has seen an increase over the last week in their Covid patient census. Where the hospital saw one to two cases a day in June, they saw eight between July 29 and 30. Those new cases among patients have universally been seen in unvaccinated individuals. “The challenge with Delta is that it is extremely transmissible,” Sharma said. “Even vaccinated individuals are getting Delta and we are seeing that in our staff.” Sharma added that most of the cases the hospital has seen has come from travel. “We came out of the box, and we may have to go back in the box for a little bit,” he said. “That’s going to be challenging and I think we are going to see a lot of Covid cases as a result of that.” Before, during and after the surge of the pandemic, MSSN was committed to delivering standardsetting, patient-centered health care. It is one of the region’s largest hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees. The hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. It is a designated Stroke Center, boasts Long Island’s first and only Gamma Knife® and Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery technologies for superior cancer care,

expert orthopedic services, and emergency and elective angioplasty. MSSN has been designated as an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by MBSAQIP and is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines®”-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. MSSN’s beautiful North Addition houses two 36bed medical surgical units, a 36-bed inpatient behavioral health unit and comprehensive maternity services center with 26 private postpartum rooms, spacious labor and delivery rooms and a neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital’s Emergency Services department is one of the largest and most advanced on Nassau County’s South Shore. Designated a regional stroke center and Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, the department houses 35 treatment rooms and specialty care, including a high-speed CT-scan and x-ray facility, pediatric emergency room and psychiatric emergency room. MSSN is the only hospital on Nassau’s South Shore permitted to perform angioplasty in an emergency or an elective basis. In the event you or a loved one need angioplasty, it can be performed on the spot at the hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And services are expanding, as on June 22, MSSN celebrated the groundbreaking for its J-Wing on its Oceanside campus. The wing will serve as the cornerstone of hospital’s $400 million capital expansion to increase health-care services. Projected to open in 2023, the $130 million J-Wing will stand at four stories and 100,000 square feet. The chairman of Mount Sinai’s board of directors, Joe Fennessy, said the board re-evaluated old plans for the facility, updating the infrastructure to match the evolving trends in health care. “We began to reimagine what this hospital should be, and we realized to best serve the needs of our community, we had to be something different,” he said. For more information about MSSN and its services, call (877) 768-8462 or (516) 632-3000, or go to www.southnassau.org. We encourage you to “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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Board members and local officials broke ground on the future home of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s J-Wing on June 22.

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Mayor Alan Beach swore in four Lynbrook police officers to new positions at a July meeting. From left, Brian Paladino was promoted to lieutenant, Sean Haffey became sergeant, Robert Leonard made detective, and Jean-Claude James joined the force.

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Frank Passanisi III, left, was sworn in as the new East Rockaway Fire Department chief by former Chief Thomas Harding in April.

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The East Rockaway Fire Department has provided fire, rescue and emergency services for the residents and business owners in East East Rockaway: Rockaway since 1893. It 599-4400 or call 911 is the oldest organization within the village. The Fire Business affairs: Department comprises 887-6340 many of your neighbors, Lynbrook: friends and relatives 599-4600 or call 911 who volunteer their time 24 hours a day. They Business affairs: provide services to the 599-1547 residents of the Village of East Rockaway, Bay Park, Angle Sea and other surrounding fire districts. Its current chief of department is Dave Bilardello.

Lynbrook The Lynbrook Fire Department is an all-volunteer department, with more than 220 members. Its mission is to provide fire protection services through a range of programs designed to protect the lives and property of the people affected by disasters, human or natural, such as fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions. The Rescue Hook, Ladder & Bucket Company No. 1 was established in 1879. Its current chief is John Donald.

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East Rockaway Nassau County’s 4th Precinct covers the Village of East Rockaway, as well as the communities of Inwood, Hewlett, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Neck, Woodsburgh, Hewlett Harbor, Woodmere, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Bay Park, East Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach Estates, Oceanside, North Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, Island Park, Lido and Point Lookout.The precinct headquarters are at 1699 Broadway in Hewlett. The commanding officer is Joseph Barbieri. Its main divisions include patrol, detective and support services. It has a marine bureau, a robbery squad and a homicide squad, among other divisions.

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ynbrook and East Rockaway have plenty to keep you busy all year long. Their acres of parkland, bike trails, picnic and recreation areas provide something for everyone, especially with things beginning to normalize. Greis Park in Lynbrook boasts a lush trail for runners and bikers, called the Hudson Exercise Trail. The trail was built in 2010 on vacant land that was deeded to the Village of Lynbrook in 1989 by Nassau County, which had obtained it from the City of New York as part of the city’s effort to dispose of many unused parcels that it owned in the county. Before the 2010 improvements, the dirt paths of the heavily wooded area were used for decades for walking and bicycling. The improvements, spearheaded by Brian Curran, a former mayor and assemblyman, included new landscaping, attractive lighting, seven exercise stations, benches and an asphalt path that follows the original half-mile dirt path loop, while still maintaining the natural flora of the area. Village officials are contemplating adding turf sports fields. The East Rockaway Grist Mill, in Memorial Park on Woods Avenue, is a 325-year-old mill that was burned by an arsonist in 1990 and was restored. Displays include an old fire-pump engine, period costumes, Indian and bay exhibits and store settings

from the 19th to early 20th centuries. The museum is open on weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. in the summer, and is wheelchair accessible. Be sure to check out the mill’s annual Huckleberry Frolic, which occurs every June to kick off the summer with entertainment, food and more. Bay Park is a beautiful 96acre park that offers a wealth of athletic fields and courts, bicycle paths and an outdoor roller rink. New since Hurricane Sandy, the park now boasts a large playground, picnic area, a spray pool and lots of room for running. There is also a nine-hole, par-30 golf course open from March to December. Overlooking Hewlett Bay, a fishing dock is open yearround, along with a launch ramp for your boat, personal watercraft or sailboat. The park also offers a dog run with separate areas for big and small dogs. The run is on the east side of the park by the athletic fields. Don’t forget to check out your local recreation centers in Lynbrook and East Rockaway to see what fun activities they have planned year-round. Popular programs include outdoor movies, free concerts, and arts and crafts. Julia Swerdin/Herald

Above Photo: he Lynbrook Owls Buddy Program still soared — virtually — during the pandemic. First-grader Mikey Mummendey, left, and his Owl Buddy Parker Sloan, completed math and art work as part of the program.

The Lynbrook Community Cares Group was cofounded by village residents Laura Ryder and Steve Schmitt, and has gone out to help those in need during the pandemic by offering various services to residents. Above, Ryder’s nephew, Tommy Atkinson, and her daughter, Shannon, loaded up a car full of supplies.

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Greis Veterans Memorial Park 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook 599-8000 Memorial Park/Grist Mill Museum Corner Atlantic and Woods avenues, East Rockaway 887-6320 Bay Park 198 First Ave. 571-7245 East Rockaway Recreation Center 17 John St. 341-0996 errecreation@villageofeastrockaway.org Facebook: East Rockaway.Recreation Lynbrook Recreation Center 55 Wilbur St. 599-8000 Facebook: LynbrookRecreationDepartment

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Echo Park 483-7400 399 Nassau Blvd. West Hempstead Larson Park Peninsula Boulevard and Remsen Street, Lynbrook Minore Park Davis and Lawson avenues, East Rockaway Hempstead Lake State Park 766-1029 525 Eagle Ave., West Hempstead Jones Beach 785-1600 2400 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh 11793 Valley Stream State Park 825-4128 Southern State Parkway Exit 15A P.O. Box 670, Valley Stream 11582 Eisenhower Park 572-0347 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow,11554 www.nassaucountyny.gov Grant Park 571-7821 Broadway and Sheridan Avenues, Hewlett 11557

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Lynbrook Village Board of Trustees Alan Beach Mayor

Michael Hawxhurst Deputy Mayor

Laura Ryder Trustee

Ann Marie Reardon Trustee

Robert Boccio Trustee

East Rockaway Village Board of Trustees

Bruno Romano Mayor

Gordon Fox Deputy Mayor

Richard Bilello Trustee

Jack Felbinger

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Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Don Clavin (R)

One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3260 dclavin@tohmail.org

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Nassau County Acting District Attorney

Nassau County Legislator - District 4

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6204

Laura Curran (D)

Joyce A. Smith (D)

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Anthony D’Esposito (R) One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3242 adesposito@tohmail.org

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Jack Schnirman (D) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

Denise Ford (R)

William Gaylor III (R) 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6206

Nassau County Legislator - District 7

Howard Kopel (R)

1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6207

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Nassau County Legislator - District 6

Kathy Hochul (D)

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Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

State Senator - 9th District State Assembly - 20th District State Assembly - District 21

Todd Kaminsky (D)

Melissa Miller (R)

District Office 55 Front St., 2001 Park St. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 766-8383 (516) 431-0500 New York State Senate Albany Office Albany, N.Y. 12247 LOB 426 (518) 455-3401 Albany, N.Y. 12248 kaminsky@nysenate.gov (518) 455-3028

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Tim O'Hagan

Judy Griffin (D)

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United States Senator

Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

United States Representative Fourth District

Kathleen Rice (D)

200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 200 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

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Town & County Nassau County Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature, which is comprised of members from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. Residents may submit petitions for proposed laws that legislators must consider. Legislators serve two-year terms. The county executive — currently Democrat Laura Curran — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently Jack Schnirman; district attorney, Madeline Singas; and a county clerk, Maureen O’Connell. Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov Numbers to know Town of Hempstead

Assessor’s Office ............571-1500 Assessment Review .......571-3214 Board of Elections ..........571-2411 Bus Information .............542-0100 Civil Service Commission 572-1882 Community College .......572-7500 Consumer Affairs ...........571-2600 Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) .........572-0750 County Attorney.............571-3056 County Clerk ..................571-2664 County Comptroller .......571-2386 County Executive ...........571-3131 County Legislature .........571-6200 Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction .......................227-7007 District Attorney .............571-3800 Economic Development .572-1945 Film Commission ...........571-3168 Fire Commission ............573-9900 Health Department ........227-9697 Housing .........................571-0360 Human Resources..........571-4246 Human Rights Commission ...................571-3662 Investigations.................571-3072 Leg. Budget Review Office.................571-6296

Management and Budget Office.................571-3122 Medical Center ..............572-0123 Medical Examiner ..........572-6400 Mental Health................227-7057 Minority Affairs ..............572-1933 Parks, Recreation, Museums .......................572-0200 Planning Commission ....571-9600 Physically Challenged.....227-7399 Probation Department ...571-5700 Public Works ..................571-9600 Purchasing Office...........571-4200 Recreation......................571-3090 Section 8 and Homeless 571-0360 Senior Citizen Affairs ......227-8900 Sheriff’s Department ......571-2113 Social Services Department....................227-8519 Traffic and Parking Violations .......................572-2700 Traffic Safety Board ........571-5032 Treasurer’s Office............571-2090 Veterans Services ...........572-6560 Volunteer Services..........571-4481 Youth Board...................227-7134

The Town of Hempstead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles with a population of roughly 760,000 people. Within the town, there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, more than 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads. Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Don Clavin — and a six-member Town Council. The six council members are elected from one of six districts. The supervisor has a twoyear term, and the council members have four-year terms of office. The supervisor is the chief executive officer of town government, presiding over all town board meetings and directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments. As the town’s chief financial officer, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget. Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations, and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes. Town Hall

One Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org Numbers to know Supervisor Don Clavin ....................812-3260 Bruce Blakeman.............812-3523 Anthony D’Esposito .......812-3242 Receiver of Taxes, Jeanine Driscoll.. 538-1500 Town Clerk Kate Murray ........489-5000 x3046 Town Attorney ...............489-5000 Animal Shelter ...............785-5220 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission489-5000 Comptroller....................812-3359 Conservation and Waterways .....................431-9200 Highway Department.....812-3471 Housing Authority ..........485-9666

Occupational Resources.485-5000 Parks and Recreation .....292-9000 Planning and Economic Development .................538-7100 Public Safety ..................538-1900 Sanitation.......................378-4210 Special pick-up...............378-4210 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors.......................378-4210 Senior Enrichment..........485-8100 Water department .........794-8300 24-hour emergency line...............794-8181 Zoning Board of Appeals......................489-5000

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Photography/Video Perfect Photo 25 Clark Avenue (516) 593-5111 Pizzeria / Restaurant Angelina’s Pizzeria Restaurant 23 Atlantic Avenue (516) 872-3477 Plumbing Supplies Services C & L Plumbing Supply Inc. 196 Merrick Road (516) 596-6655 Mako Plumbing & Heating Inc. 17 Maple Avenue (516) 285-9879 Pre-School Kids Campus 290 Broadway (516) 593-5900 Printing LMN Printing Co., Inc. 23 West Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 285-8526 PGS Printing & Graphic Services 536 Merrick Road (516) 599-0400 Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com

Professiomal Services Val Executive Resource Group 80 Atlantic Avenue (516) 764-9000 Publications Richner Communications 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 Real Estate Becker Realty Services 50 Hempstead Avenue (516) 887-0677 CPA Realty 273 Merrick Rd (516) 284-6935 Capital Home Builders 363 Perkins Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 689-3486 CoMax Properties, LLC 19 Maple Avenue (516) 704-4025 Dolphin Closing Services, LLC 14 Webster Street (516) 662-1818 Harrontine Realty Corp 74 Whitehall Road Rockville Center, NY 11570 (516) 868-5659 LaRosa Realty New York 70 Sunrise Drive (516) 721-8885 Lynbrook Gardens Cooperative 2 Fowler Place (516) 872-5977

All addresses are in Lynbrook N.Y. 11563 except where otherwise noted Smoothie Bar Lynbrook Bagels Next Level Real Estate NY Sunday Morning 26 Atlantic Avenue 192A Hempstead Avenue 88b Atlantic Avenue (516) 596-0517 (516) 688-3593 917-613-0402 Pearsall's Station Terwilliger & Bartone Properties 141 Merritts Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 (516) 249-2022 Washington Equities 2949 Long Beach Road STE 11-14 Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 250-4559 Recruiting US Army Recruiting Office 65 Atlantic Avenue (646) 924-9385

479 Sunrise Highway (516) 599-1515 Prime 39 39 Atlantic Avenue (516) 837-3939 River Mill Tavern & Tables 100 Ocean Avenue (516) 59-2700 Starbucks 839 Sunrise Highway (516) 599-4809

F & L Deli & Catering 38 Atlantic Avenue (516) 599-6098

Vincent's Restaurant & Catering / Carvel 14 Atlantic Avenue (516) 599-1204 Retail / e-commerce Suburban Style Boutique 14 Kowall Place (516) 513-2347

Gourmet Ghee Company 1 Saperstein Plaza (516) 661-6315 Key Foods (Quick Pick Foods) 399 Ocean Avenue Rockville Center, NY 11570 718-296-8203 Livorno Ristorante 79 Atlantic Avenue (516) 439-4881

Schools / Workshops Tutoring Magnolia Dance Academy 68 Merrick Road (516) 594-9745 Ryu's Martial Arts 75 Atlantic Avenue (516) 596-2444 School of Rock 197 North Long Beach Rd Rockville Center, NY 11570 (516) 599-5909

Restaurants Catering Food Stores 44 Taphouse Inc. Craft Kitchen 44 Stauderman Avenue (516) 341-2547

Social Media / Blog Collectivelee 2 Dean Street (516) 330-1286 Technology Chalknotes 1 Lenox Avenue 917-750-6297 Toys, Games and Hobbies Trainland, Inc. 293 Sunrise Hiway (516) 599-7080

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