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FACES/ PLACESSpotlight on the evolving local business scene June 2022 HERALD _______ Lynbrook/east rockaway ______ Also serving Bay ParkNew Faces/ Places Inside • Senior Health and Beyond Expo• Excellence in Health Care Awards Pull-out sections inside Baseball organizer a diamond in rough Page 5

New apartment complex called a ‘win-win’

By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com It’s been called an “eyesore.” A “blight.” But soon it may be called “no more.” Developers seek to demolish the former Mangrove Feather factory, on Broadway in Lyn-brook as early as next month, and replace it with a $95 million, 201-unit transit-oriented apartment complex dubbed the Lang-don Apartments. It’s a project wel-comed by Lynbrook mayor Alan Beach. “I’m looking for-ward to the demoli-tion of the build-ing,” he said, “and the new project being started.”Several administrations sought to redevelop the long-vacant factory. After years of trying to convince property owner Barry Singer to sell, Bre-slin Realty stepped in five years ago with plans to convert the industrial land into a high-den-sity residential complex. Years of negotiations fol-lowed, finally earning village board approval last year. Breslin has partnered with

Tim Baker/Herald For the first time since 2019, East Rockaway hosted the Huckleberry Frolic last Saturday in Memorial Park. Emily Butler, 9, showed off her karate skills. Return of Huckleberry Frolic is just a rollicking good timeBy MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com For the first time in three years, residents from across Nassau County flocked to Memori-al Park for the Huckleberry Frolic last Satur-day. “It was a rousing success,” event organizer Regina Cunningham said. “I’ve never seen so many people there. All the children were so happy with the animals and the rides.”All of the money raised at the event went to the Grist Mill Museum, on Woods Avenue, which was built in 1688 and is a beloved build-ing in the village. Cunningham, who serves on the Grist Mill Committee, said that the fund-raising total had not been tallied at press time. This year’s Frolic was the first since its 50th Fields Grade Development to build a 278,000-square-foot development filled primarily with one-bedroom units. But there will be a handful of stu-dio and two-bedroom apart-ments as well. Along with razing the old factory — which has been dor-mant since 2008 — developers will also tear down a two-family home nearby on Langdon Place as well as a ware-house on Saperstein Plaza. Construction could take up to two years to complete.Beach and Build-ing Department Superintendent Brian Stanton said they could not offer a definitive date for razing the vacant facto-ry, because National Grid and PSEG still had to disconnect power. Stanton said he hoped the building could be demol-ished by mid-July, but noted there could be setbacks. David Orwasher, Breslin’s chief development officer, did not return calls requesting comment, but he told the Her-ald last March that he was CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

anniversary celebration in 2019, and the first one that Cunningham organized. East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano described the event as “a huge success” and noted that the community was excited to have it back. “I truly believe that everyone wanted to get out and finally spend some time watching the performers, visiting the vendors and enjoying the various type of foods being sold by food vendors,” Romano said. “I was praying all week for good weather, and it certainly turned out to be a wonderful day. I would again like to thank all of the volunteers, vendors and sup-porters of this event. Our community is cer-tainly blessed to have our own museum, which many can enjoy for generations to come.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 I’m looking forward to the demolition of the building. ALAN BEACH Lynbrook mayor

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Wine and dine on Atlantic Avenue — Lynbrook's central business corridor

Atlantic Avenue is home to a variety of different dining and shopping options. These businesses are the lifeblood of Lynbrook. Local shoppers don't have to go far. Everything is available within a short jaunt down the avenue, where you can find a variety of different upscale bars and restaurants, and even the perfect place to find the boys' or men's suit you want at Mur-Lee's. Lynbrook Bagels offer a colorful array of options to pick from. Long Island is, after all, known for its bagels.

From there you can head on over to Prime 39, which conjures up an authentic New York City vibe. But, don't be fooled by the ambience, it's still Nassau County. There you can indulge on a juicy steak dinner. The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water. After eating a filling meal, you can head on over to another

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of Atlantic Avenue's many staples, Il Pozzo Wine Bar. There, customers can sample a taste of some of what Atlantic Avenue has to offer. But the village has much more to offer than just food. Atlantic Avenue is also home to Needle and Groove, a vinyl record store, an ideal spot for any audiophile. And at the end of the block, at the intersection of Merrick Road and Hempstead Avenue, movie buffs can enjoy watching the latest and greatest Hollywood has to offer at the Lynbrook Regal Theater. This state-ofthe-art movie theater first opened back in June 2018. A $21 million face-lift replaced the old, antiquated facility. The new theater includes 13 auditoriums, which attracts crowds from near and far, who come to enjoy the theater's lounge-type seating and select screenings.

After taking in a movie, go back out and enjoy all of the restaurants and local businesses on Atlantic Avenue, that the community has come to know and love. Between the gourmet doughnuts to authentic Italian cuisine, there is something for everyone on Atlantic Avenue. This central business corridor truly captures the special flair that is the Village of Lynbrook. — Kepherd Daniel

Top photo: Enjoy a meal outside or in at one of Lynbrook's many eateries. Middle photo: The downtown area is always lively. Bottom photo: Catch the latest flick at Regal Lynbrook.