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LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY GUIDE
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publisher 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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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.
A Look through the years
•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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Lynbrook
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.
•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.
•1920
Granite World War I Doughboy Memorial dedicated on Oct. 12 at Blake Avenue and Merrick Road.
•1929
Rescue Hook & Ladder Fire Company was established.
The name Lynbrook was voted on to replace Pearsall’s on May 1.
•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.
Lynbrook was incorporated on March 15.
•1916
First mail delivery service to homes.
Lynbrook High School was built.
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
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
•1922 •1970
•2012 •1894
A flashback to what the west side of Atlantic Avenue looked like in 1916.
Library built on Eldert Street.
•1879
•1892
On May 11, Union Free School District 20 formed. Lyceum Building, a community entertainment center and movie house, was built.
Courtesy Art Mattson/ History of Lynbrook book
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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The Bay Park dog park is a popular spot for furry friends.
Enjoying the outdoors in Bay Park
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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 strong amid the coronavirus. 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 in the works. 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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Courtesy Theresa Devlin
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.
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A small village stays strong
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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. 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 June for the past 50 years, the East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum hosts its annual Huckleberry Frolic, an afternoon filled with games, food, live performances, street vendors and more to raise money for the museum. It is one of the most popular summer events in East Rockaway, and though it was canceled this year, plans are in the works for its return. In the winter, a holiday festival, including a tree and menorah lighting, are held on the grounds of Village Hall. 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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A village that stays united in tough times
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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. “While this will certainly be a year of hardships and sorrow because of illness, canceled events and trips and lost economic opportunities, I hope it’s also a year where we will remember how we came together to overcome, and that we come back better than ever before,” Mayor Alan Beach said. 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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East Rockaway schools deal with new normal By Julia Swerdin The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way that students attend school. To accommodate distance learning, East Rockaway teachers hosted daily virtual classes, covering material that students had reached at that point into the curriculum. Students were expected to attend virtual class sessions as they would have attended their regularly scheduled classes in school. “I want to begin by commending our students for continuing to be flexible, resilient and successful during our transition from traditional classroom to remote instruction,” East Rockaway High School Principal Richard Schaffer wrote in a letter to the school community. “I would also like to thank our parents and family members that have supported our students in completing assignments and helping them keep track of virtual class sessions.” In place of finals and Regents examinations, high school students were responsible to complete “exit assessments.” According to the school website, the assignments are “performance tasks designed to assess students’ content knowledge and skills.” On June 26, the East Rockaway High School administration held two graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 seniors on the school’s football field. The ceremonies were divided into two time slots to ensure social distancing and sanitized
seats. Each graduate was allowed two household family guests, and up to 150 people attended each ceremony. The district has established committees to plan re-entry into learning for the upcoming school year, some of which include social and emotional health, food service, health and safety, and special education. They have additionally created the East Rockaway Wellness and Support Google Classroom in an effort to organize and share emotional wellness related information, resources and activities. “East Rockaway School District has started a Return to Learn Reentry Plan, where all stakeholders and departments are sharing their processes and procedures for what reentry might look like,” Superintendent Lisa Ruiz said. “This information is available on the district’s website, but we continue to wait for guidance from [State Education Department] and Governor Cuomo on just what guidelines will be in place so that we can finalize our plans and move forward.” Nicole Alcindor/Herald
Top Photo: East Rockaway High School celebrated two socially-distanced graduations on June 26. Courtesy East Rockaway School District
Bottom Photo: The district celerated Red Nose Day virtually in May.
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Lynbrook schools adjust to remote learning By Julia Swerdin Receiving an education during a global pandemic can raise some challenges for students, teachers and parents. In order to maintain a formal curriculum for students amid the quarantine, the Lynbrook Public Schools’ administration has worked closely with the Lynbrook Teachers’ Association, aiming to mirror at-home learning with in-class lessons. As of May 4, teachers were required to interact with students through PowerPoint presentations, virtual meetings or voice recordings. Students were assigned work that was similar to what they had been handed in class, and teachers were encouraged to offer corrective criticism. The district’s grading system, typically scored by students’ mean grades in each class, was adjusted to a pass-fail policy for quarter four, the interval of time in which students experienced virtual learning. According to the Lynbrook Public Schools website, the administration consulted colleges, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, neighboring districts and mental health professionals in order to reach this decision. “We believe that since teaching and learning have changed dramatically, teachers’ standards and assessments have shifted, and the variety of challenges our students having been facing during the pandemic, this is the right thing to do,” administrors said. “We do not want to further stress out students and negatively impact the grades that they have earned over the majority of the school year.” The district staff and administration have continued to support students and families of the community on the basis of mental health. School psychologists, social workers and guidance counselors were continually available and worked with students in need throughout the course of remote learning. The district hosted food drives during the height of the pandemic to gather resources and support for those in the community struggling financially. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 a.m. and noon, families experiencing
food insecurity were encouraged to pick up the donated food at the high school. Some sports coaches have continued to train their athletes virtually. Coaches also persistently enforced their role as liaisons between students and colleges, securing future opportunities for students, such as athletic scholarships. Several school clubs have continued to meet remotely, including the high school newspaper, Horizon, which has continuously published articles on its online platform. To honor the class of 2020, Lynbrook High School graduates dressed in their caps and gowns for a photo-op, yearbook signing and senior award event on June 16. Graduates earned a symbolic diploma case from Principal Joseph Rainis and were congratulated by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak; Director of Guidance Laurie Mitchell and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Joseph Pallotta presented students with awards. A formal graduation took place at the Marion Elementary School field on July 22. As for the upcoming school year, the administration is considering several different contingency plans. These options include alternating school days and remote learning days or limiting classroom sizes to accommodate social distancing regulations. “The Lynbrook School District has formed a committee to explore possible options for the reopening of school in September 2020,” Burak said. “At this time, the district is researching multiple options while awaiting guidance from Governor Cuomo, the New York State Education Department and the New York State Department of Health.”
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Left Photo: Lynbrook High School Principal Joseph Rainis presented a diploma case to senior Nicole D’Agostino at LHS’s parent photo, yearbook and award event on June 16. Courtesy Dr. Benedict Tieniber
Right Photo: Lynbrook High School business teacher Dr. Benedict Tieniber ran 203 miles in support of the seniors who had their final year at the school compromised by the coronavirus.
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Top photo: The Lynbrook Village Pool opened on June 21 and is abiding by strict coronavirus safety guidelines this summer. Sue Grieco/Herald
Bottom photo: Memorial Park in East Rockaway remains a popular destination, but the 51st annual Huckleberry Frolic had to be canceled this year.
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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
SErvICES Winthrop University Hospital 259 First St., Mineola 11501 663-0333
Drugs, Alcohol Dependencies
Northwell Health Project Outreach 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 250 West Hempstead 11552 481-2890
South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 2277 Grand Ave Baldwin, 11510 377-5000
For the Disabled
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
Urgent Care City MD (212) 772-3627 citymd.com Locations in: Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Merrick, East Meadow and more
Radiology Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 992-6437 (631) 992-6437 Locations in Lynbrook, Elmont, Merrick and more
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WE WERE HERE FOR YOU BEFORE COVID AND WE’RE HERE FOR YOU NOW.
Don’t put off seeking medical care, including elective surgery, in fear of COVID-19. Mount Sinai South Nassau has dedicated non-COVID patient care areas, including within our Emergency Department. All units have undergone a deep cleaning to ensure your safety. All patients undergoing procedures are tested for COVID-19 within five days prior to admission. Our frontline staff of physicians, nurses and support personnel are equipped with full Personal Protective Equipment to help halt the spread of infectious diseases. Your health shouldn’t be defined by COVID-19.
DON’T PUT YOUR HEALTH ON HOLD. COME WITH CONFIDENCE.
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Weathering an ‘unprecedented’ pandemic at MSSN By Mike Smollins
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. And that capacity will soon be expanding. MSSN is working on building a new four-story, 58,000-square-foot wing. The new wing will nearly double the size of the emergency room, add new and larger operating rooms, add more beds in the critical-care wing, and will also help prepare the hospital in case of another hurricane like Sandy or a surge in patients from a pandemic like it saw during the Covid-19 peak. 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. The facility’s Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and has received the Outstanding Achievement Award for three consecutive survey cycles (2009, 2012, 2015). With leading-edge cancer fighting technologies, including Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery, daVinci robotic-assisted surgery, the Long Island Gamma Knife® and world-class physician talent specializing in cancer, MSSN offers South Shore residents expert cancer care without the need to travel to points north or into the city. 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.
When faced with an “unprecedented” situation in April 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. “We are stretched beyond anything we have seen in the past,” spokesman Joe Calderone said at the time. “The situation here is unprecedented.” While many lives were lost due to the virus, 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. In May, when cases began plummeting, the hospital returned to offering elective surgeries as the hospital began a “Don’t Put Your Health on Hold” initiative, urging the community not to risk safety out of fear of coming to a hospital. “If you’re out there and you have a procedure that you’ve been putting off, or if you have any kind of medical issue, you should call immediately,” Calderone said. “Don’t wait.” In June, most units of the hospital returned to welcoming visitors under strict guidelines, including one visitor per day per patient, and a shift from a 24-hours per day visitor policy to a four-hour window. Additionally, all visitors must undergo a Covid-19 test no more than two days before visiting. 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 Christina Daly/Herald an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by MBSAQIP Front-line workers at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside came and is also a recipient of the American Heart Asso- outside to greet hundreds of cars that drove by in a parade to support them ciation/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The during the battle against the coronavirus in April.
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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 Hilary Becker, Ann Marie Reardon and Robert Boccio ............................................(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: Patrick McDermott ..........(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, Steven Fried 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: James Carrigan .................................................(516) 887-6326 Recreation Department: Nancy Landerer ...(516) 341-0996 DPW Superintendent: Kevin Conklin ...........(516) 887-6316
West Hempstead Town of Hempstead: ...................................(516) 489-5000 Nassau County 5th Precinct:......................(516) 573-6500 West Hempstead Fire Department: (516) 486-8846 or 911 Lakeview Fire Department: ........... (516) 785-2222 or 911 West Hempstead Community Support Association: ................................(516) 515 - 6274 West Hempstead Union Free School District:.........................(516) 390-3100 West Hempstead Post Office:....................(516) 481-5430
Town Councilwoman: Dorothy Goosby: ..............................................(516) 489-5000 Town Councilman: Thomas Muscarella...........................................(516) 489-5000 Nassau County Legislator: Vincent Muscarella: ..........................................(516) 571-6208 Receiver of Taxes: Donald X. Clavin ...............................................(516) 538-1500
Bay Park Town of Hempstead: ...................................(516) 489-5000 Nassau County 4th Precinct: ..................................................(516) 573-6400 Fire Department:................................ (516) 599-4400 or 911 Post Office: ....................................................(800) 275-8777
Town Councilman: Anthony D’Esposito: ........................................(516) 489-5000 Nassau County Legislator: Denise Ford: .....................................................(516) 571-6204 Receiver of Taxes:.........................................(516) 538-1500
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How Covid-19 has changed emergency response protocols By Julia Swerdin and Nicole Alcindor
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olice and fire departments have changed longstanding protocol in response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic: EMTs and firefighters from the East Rockaway Fire Department are now required to wear an assortment of personal protective equipment — gowns, masks, gloves and eye protection —while on duty; entering people’s homes is now an in-and-out procedure; and the back of an ambulance must be sanitized following each use. According to first-year volunteer Denise Cornell, the hardest part of serving during the pandemic is explaining to family members that they cannot sit in the ambulance with their loved ones in order to minimize the spread of the virus. Some volunteers, including ERFD Chief Ronald Roeill, are working overtime to accommodate the increased volume of calls received by the fire station. The department has bolstered its Critical Care and Member Assistance Program, a group of volunteers who share stories and words of encouragement to help one another cope with their often arduous job. Three-year volunteer Mary Fahey calls squad members to see how they are doing after being on duty.
Amid an immense wave of support for front-line workers and medical personnel, the Lynbrook Fire Department flashed its sirens and blared its horns on the night of April 7. The department recently welcomed its newest, and 100th, chief, Michael Brooks, on April 21. The Lynbrook Police Department has also made changes to its daily procedures: EMTs must first evaluate the scene of a medical emergency before waving the OK for an officer to enter; all officers wear masks, gloves and goggles provided by the village’s Emergency Management Office. According to Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, first responders must be notified if a caller has symptoms of Covid-19, which allows for time to implement necessary protocols for the safety of both officers and patients. Courtesy Brian Paladino
Left photo: Officers from the Lynbrook Police Department are now required to wear masks, gloves and goggles when on medical calls. Above, Officer Patrick Scanlon took a resident’s report in April Courtesy Steve Grogan
Right photo: Firefighters at Lynbrook Fire Department Engine Company No. 1 sounded their horns and flashed their sirens on April 7 at 7 p.m., joining other departments countywide in supporting medical personnel working on the front line against the coronavirus.
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Clubs & Organizations
Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun! There’s something for everyone in East Rockaway and Lynbrook.
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
www.motherscenter.wixsite.com/mcswn
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,
Garden City 11530 www.nasssaucountydems.com
Street in East Rockaway. mail@coalitionforyouthiner.com
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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Above photo: The Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook hosted its 16th annual Winter Tea in January, which had a Nancy Drew theme. Guests included, from left, Margaret “Cookie” Latronica, Terry Morris, Fran Sammon, Joan Chizmadia and Ann Marsh.
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The senior life in a post-Covid world By Julia Swerdin
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ith the still-serious threat of the coronavirus, many local senior centers have tightened restrictions on visitation and communication with those outside of the facility. Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing, at 243 Atlantic Ave., works with patients recently hospitalized with Covid-19 to assist in improving strength and fine motor skills. Patients may be admitted directly from home or the hospital, once released from the intensive care unit, and started on a ventilator dependent course of treatment. Lynbrook Restorative offers all aspects of respiratory and neurological care for post-Covid patients with on-site pulmonologist, respiratory and neurological therapists. Some of the available treatments include, but are not limited to, physical therapy, endurance training and high flow oxygen therapy. The center has instituted a policy of no visitors at any time until further notice durign the pandemic. However, family involvement within the rehabilitation process is encouraged via virtual platforms such as Zoom and Google Duo. Staff is available to arrange remote communication between residents and loved ones. The recreation department can be contacted at (516) 634-1400 to arrange this. “We understand that this will be difficult,” stated the LRTN website. “However, the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the New York City and New York State Health Departments
advised restricting visitors is the best way to prevent the spread of this virus and protect our elderly population. We truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The safety and well-being of our residents is always our number one priority.” The Department of Health recently released a memo regarding communication with family members of those who reside in a nursing home: all nursing homes “shall notify family members or next of kin for all residents if any resident tests positive for Covid-19, or if any resident suffers a Covid-19 related death, within 24 hours of such positive test result or death.” Lynbrook Restorative Administrator Yiddy Eisen said in a letter to residents’ families that the goal is to communicate effectively within the boundaries of the requirements, while maintaining the residents’ right to privacy. Residents’ family members are allowed to choose which information they receive as long as it satisfies the DOH regulations. Seniors in East Rockaway meet at the Charles H. Formont Senior Center, at 6 James St., on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center has an extensive variety of innovative programs for senior members of the community. The annual membership fee is $25. For more information, call (516) 887-6322. Sue Grieco/Herald
Above photo: Winifred Boehmke, left, and Nanette Fishman, celebrated their birthdays with a Centenarian Celebration at the Atria of Lynbrook in April 2019.
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A rollicking good timE At thE
hucklEbErry Frolic
By Mike Smollins
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ach year, on a Saturday in early June, hundreds of people gather on the grass at Memorial Park in East Rockaway for one of the village’s biggest events of the year: the Huckleberry Frolic. Though the coronavirus caused the 51st annual event to be canceled this summer, plans are in place for it to return next summer. Rides and vendors crowd the park as the mass of people mill about, enjoying the full day of activities and taking in the sites and sounds of this decades-old tradition. In June 2019, the annual village event celebrated 50 years. “It’s monumental,” said Charlene Fried, the former chairwoman of the Grist Mill Museum Committee, at the 50th event. “I think it’s awesome because I think it’s a tribute to my committee, and it fuels them to want to do more hard work, and they’re proud to be part of it.” Starting in 2018, the Frolic expanded into a two-day spectacle that features a slew of activities for families to enjoy, local vendors providing a variety of foods and drinks, and performances by music and dance groups from across the South Shore. The 2019 event began on a Friday night with a barbecue and concert. The next day, the usual activities of the Frolic took place, starting with the annual parade through the village. The procession included performances by local groups, and concluded at Memorial Park, which is next to the historic Grist Mill Museum. From there, the event continued at the park
with all of the children’s rides, food and activities, which often include a money booth, petting zoo, video games, candy zone and scavenger hunt, among many other events. The Frolic is the only fundraiser organized by the Grist Mill Committee to support the museum. While that makes the Frolic important, as the Grist Mill Museum is the oldest building in Nassau County and a staple of East Rockaway, the Frolic has become a major event in its own right, one that the Village of East Rockaway has come to cherish as a time when community members come together for a day of fun. “It’s wonderful,” East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano said. “I’ve been living in East Rockaway for 53 years, and I remember coming here when I was a child. To see it now, and just the amount of growth that this particular event morphed into, I’m very proud to see it, and we want to continue growing every year.”
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Top photo: Hundreds of residents attended the 50th annual Huckleberry Frolic in June 2019, in support of the Grist Mill Museum. Middle photo: Finley, 2, fed a goat at the petting zoo, one of dozens of attractions at the event. Bottom photo: Charlene Fried, the Grist Mill Museum Committee chairwoman, far left, visited the 1960s-themed photo booth with her son, Charlie Fried, and her sisters, Mary Mazano, second from right, and Jeanie Stocker.
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It’s time to get out and about
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 and opportunities to social distance while still enjoying the area. 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.
Local Parks
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
Other Nearby Parks
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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Patriots’ Day Starspangled spectacle will return
By Mike Smollins
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ach May, Lynbrook pauses, reflects on and commemorate those who sacrificed their lives and served their country with its annual Patriots’ Day event. The yearly tradition is an evening festival at Greis Park for the families of Lynbrook to enjoy on the eve of Memorial Day. Though this year’s outing was canceled in the wake of the virus, Lynrook still hosted a small drive-through parade, and the event is expected to return in full next year. The Patriots’ Day celebration features several activities and performances, as well as lots of food, in commemoration of the many veterans who served to protect their country. “There’s something for everyone,” veteran Bill Marinaccio said. “There’s food, fun, music and an opportunity to say thank you to veterans for their service.” Some of the major highlights of the event include the mayor’s picnic and the VIP tent, where volunteers cook up meals for the former soldiers. The event also includes performances, and at the May 2019 outing, the American Bombshells and magician John Turdo dazzled the audience. The headliner of the evening is the annual fireworks show, which captivates hundreds — if not thousands — of residents each year, lighting the spring sky.
Each year, the day after Patriots’ Day, on the morning of Memorial Day, a parade is held in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Various groups and individuals from across the village march in the parade, including members of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, the Lynbrook Fire Department, Lynbrook Little League and many veterans, including those from local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars groups. “It’s a salute to veterans and a reminder that there are those that gave it all for their country,” Marinaccio said. Together, these two events serve as Lynbrook’s way of setting aside time right before the summer season starts to remember those who gave their lives to protect American freedoms, in a way that is commemorative, meaningful, and enjoyable for Lynbrook residents and families. Photos by Christina Daly/Herald
Top photo: Lynbrook hosted its annual Patriots’ Day celebration in honor of veterans in May 2019. U.S. Army veteran Bill Marinaccio was entertained. Left photo: The American Bombshells, from left, Rayna Bertash, Stephanie Meadowcroft and Taylor Rae-Almonte, performed a variety of songs. Right photo: The tradition of closing the event with fireworks makes for a dazzling finish to the festivities.
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Houses of worship remain spiritual while virtual By Julia Swerdin
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fter several months of closure at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lynbrook and East Rockaway houses of worship weighed the pros and cons of reopening for live services. East Rockaway’s Bethany Congregational Church, at 100 Main St., canceled its worship services, but at press time was determining whether to hold worship on a week-by-week basis going forward. Lynbrook’s Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, at 25 Fowler Ave., resumed its weekday Mass on June 10, holding services at 7 and 9 a.m. daily. Weekend mass, on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon, was also offered. The congregation will be allowed inside at 25 percent capacity, maintaining a six-foot distance at all times, and required to wear masks. Communion will be given at the conclusion of services. Pews are sanitized between Masses, but kneelers will not be permitted for use. The church adminstration requests that parishioners bring their own missal and hand sanitizer to Mass. Side entrances will be closed for the time being, so entry and exiting will take place through the main doors on Merrick Road. Those who are unable to attend Mass in person can still be a part of the church services. Sunday Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and can be accessed from the parish’s website or via the Catholic Faith Network. Those who wish to donate to the church can continue to mail or drop envelopes through the rectory door. An alternative way to support the parish is through the “Text to Give” program: text 032parisholpeace to (516)
271-3338. “Thank you to our generous parishioners who have financially supported our parish during these difficult times,” a message on the Our Lady of Peace Facebook page reads. “Any financial support you can give is greatly appreciated.” Lynbrook Baptist Church, at 225 Earle Ave., also hosted virtual services during its period of closure. The church held its first in-person service on June 28. The Rev. Robert Walderman has taken several precautions in order to maintain a safe environment in the church. There is now a temperature-check area, a hand sanitizer station and an area where attendance is taken. Congregants are also not permitted in the church without masks and must sit six feet apart. The services are still available virtually, through livestreaming, for those who can not attend or are uncomfortable gathering. 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. Courtesy the Rev. Robert Walderman
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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Alan Beach
Michael Hawxhurst
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Ann Marie Reardon
Hilary Becker
Trustee
Trustee
Robert Boccio Trustee
East Rockaway Village Board of Trustees
Bruno Romano
Gordon Fox
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Richard Bilello
Steven Fried
Trustee
TOWN
Trustee
Tim O'Hagan Trustee
FEDERAL
United States Senator
Charles E. Schumer (D) Town of Hempstead Supervisor
Town of Hempstead Councilman - 4th District
One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3260 • dclavin@tohmail.org
One Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3242 • adesposito@tohmail.org
Don Clavin (R)
Anthony D’Esposito (R
COUNTY
Nassau County Executive
Laura Curran (D)
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131
Nassau County District Attorney
Nassau County Legislator - District 4
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800
1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6204
Madeline Singas (D)
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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)
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State Senator - 9th District
Todd Kaminsky (D)
State Assembly - District 21
Judy Griffin (D)
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United States Representative Fourth District
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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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Kathleen Rice (D)
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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 twoyear 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 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
Town of Hempstead 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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Accounting Services AVMDeMars CPA, PC Shirish Mohile 275 Hillside Ave. Williston Pk, NY 11596 (516) 248-9100
Financial Services Araneo Tax Agency James Arneo 88C Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 214-0612
araneojames@gmail.com
shirish@avmdemars.com www.avmdemars.com
Clarus Group Kaysian Gordon 5 Roland Place Valley Stream, NY 11581 (347) 758-9647
Advertising and Marketing Corporate Specialities Adam Glickman 267 Adams Ave. Hewlett, NY 11557 (516) 705-5888
kgordon@clarusfinancial.com
Donald Janonis 63 Oak St. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-0582
aglickman@corpspecla.com www.corpspecia.com
Richner Communications, Inc. Jill Kaplan 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 SMP Graphic Design & Printing Mike Cameron 71 North Park Avenue Rockville Center, NY 11570 (516) 858-2647 Mike@smpny.com www.SMPNY.com
Apparel Mur-Lees Mens & Boys Wear Harry Levitt 24 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-7777
hle6275738@aol.com
Architect Robert Phillip Ferraro Architect, P.C. Robert Ferraro 292 Broadway, Suite 200 Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-3787 r4ro@aol.com
Carman Dunne Architects JohnToscano 1 Lakeview Ave Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-4873 jjt@carman-dunne.com
Assisted Living/ Retirement Atria Lynbrook Kathleen Johansen 100 Peninsula Blvd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 596-2700
Lorissakostral@atriaseniorliving.com
Sunrise of North Lynbrook Larissa Kostal 53 Franklin Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 596-4683
northlynbrook.dos2@sunriseseniorliving.com
Attorneys Glassman Law Group Adam Glassman 34 Atlantic Avenue STE 200 Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 823-1800
Adam@TheGLC.com TheGlassmanLawGroup.com
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Lynbrook historian Art Mattson paddled in Pearsalls Hassock, a small saltwater marsh connected to Hewlett Bay.
Attorneys Law Office of Bruce Hafner Bruce Haffner, Esq 81 Hempstead Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-5656
Beauty Services Earthtones Salon Carolann Basile 148 Hendrickson Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 823-0386
Schlissel & DeCorpo, Atty's at Law Elliot Schlissel 479 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 568-4633 Auto body/ Collision and Repair Celebrity Chase Collision Michael Manning 191 Earle Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-0920
Business to Business Consulting BSB Consultants Benjamin Horowitz 15 Adams Street East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 459-4441
hafnerlaw@verizon.net
Chase516@aol.com
Father and Son Auto Corp. Eric / Mark Tichian 170 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-8666
Fatherandsonauto@yahoo.com
Auto Repair Shell Auto Care B.R.C. Service Station Bruce Kyriakou 257 Merrick Rd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-7270 Brucekyriakou@gmail.com
Automotive Dealers Crown Ford Chris Anderson 420 Merrick Rd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-0600 canderson1366@gmail.com www.crownfordonline.com
Sunrise Infinity LLC John LaSala 843 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 536-9000
JohnL@titanmotorgroup.com
Banks Sterling Bank Denise Rogers 360 Merrick Rd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 887-3100 Drogers@snb.com www.snb.com
earthtonessalon@gmail.com
bhorowitz@bsbconsultants.com www.bsbconsultants.com
Catering /Food Services Brown Bag It Catering LLC Matt Duch 155 Broadway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 636-5181
Brownbagitgourmetcatering@gmail.com https://brownbagitgourmetcatering.
The Kitchen Loft Stephen Wangel 10-A Union Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-5946
Steve@StephenWangel.com StephenWangel.com
Williams Fence Co. Peter Williams 161 Denton Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 561-5800
WilliamsFenceCompany@gmail.com
Delicatessen Beckmann’s Delicatessen Joe Montgomery 171 Union Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 603-6986
joemontywhse@gmail.com
Dry Cleaners Jami's Cleaners Diego Mancilla 240 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-9022
Chiropractor Walk In Medical Center Rehab Darken Berrios 255 Broadway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 341-7706
jami@yahoo.com
Darken@walkinmedicalcenterreha.com WalkInMedicalCenterRehab.com
antaeusdj@msn.com www.nightfeverdj.com
Computer Websites Chrein.comLLC Lloyd Chrein 30 Sunset Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 812-9314
Regal Cinemas Neville Lewis 321 Merrick Rd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516)8230170
lc@chrein.com
Construction/ Home Improvement Daikin HVAC Eddie Ruff 817 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 644-1913 eddie.ruff@daikincomfort.com
R.A. Krendel Contracting Robert Krendel 157 Hempstead Ave., Suite 2A Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-8460 info@rakrendelcontracting.com www.rakrendelcontracting.com
Entertainment Antaeus DJ Services Douglas Yadanza 16 Lynbrook Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 286-0085
Theatre1348@regalcinemas.com GM1348@regalcinemas.com
Exterminators Allways Exterminating Company Howard Ryder 315 Denton Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-7674 clordane@aol.com
Arrow Exterminating Company Jackie Graban 289 Broadway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-7770
Jackie@arrowexterminating.com www.arrowexterminating.com
Donald.Janonis@gmail.com
New York Life Scott Hastings 45 Fowler Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 491-6384 shastings68@gmail.com
Prudential Investments Chris Kornfeld Michael Healey 118-35 Queens Blvd Suite 1530 Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 674-7544
christopher.kornfeld@prudential.com
Westco Fincial Group James Westmacott 77 Hempstead Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-5070
jwestmacott@westcofinancialgroup.com westcofinancialgroup.com
Florists Stefan's Florist James 48 Rockaway Turnpike #1 Lawrence, NY 11559 (516) 239-2402 Funeral Homes Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home Michael Grant 34 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-3600 Flinchandbruns@aol.com
Hardware/Housewares Miller's Housewares Stu / Michael Neufeld 40 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-1336
Millerslynbrook@aol.com www.millerslynbrook.com
Health Services/Clubs Comprehensive Audiology Dr. Esther Fogel 261 Broadway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 750-1459
info@comprehensiveaudiology.com
Family Dentistry of Lynbrook, PC Rash Patel 95 Scranton Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 987-8577
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Lynbrook Massage Therapy Laura Cassano 121A Broadway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 596-9100 Lynbrook Restorative Therapy& Nursing Denise Walsh 243 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 599-2744
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Nana Bella Spa Katia Celifie Aime 522 Merrick Rd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 812-8541 info@nana-bella.com www.nana-bella.com
New Horizon Counseling Center Audrey Goodman 50 West Hawthorne Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 204-1330 agoodman@nhcc.us www.nhcc.us
Northwell Health Physician Partners Ira Nash, MD 600 Community Drive Mahasset, NY 11030 (516) 600-1701 inash@northwell.edu www.northwell.edu
Phoenix Medical Equipment Seth 176 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 256-0008 Sound Audiology Dr. Donna Rubino Dr. Claire Villanueva 215 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 224-7588 soundaudio215@gmail.com
South Nassau Communities Hospital Gail Carlin One Healthy Highway Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 377-5270 gail.carlin@snch.org www.southnassau.org/
Hotel / Motel Holiday Inn Express, Lynbrook Thomas Morash, Jr. 1 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 596-3000
tom.morash@mhosp.com https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/
Insurance NGL Insurance Group Jeffrey Greenfield 112 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-1100 jeffg@nglgroup.com www.nglgroup.com
Umanoff Boyer Agency Terry Boyer 151 Atlantic Ave/ Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 872-8000 Boyert@nationwide.com
Jewelry Unicorn Jewels Elizabeth Sclafani 29 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-1979 unicornjewels@verizon.net
Liquor Store Cappy's Wines & Liquor Timothy Burns 670 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 256-0444 Joey@aol.com
Newpapers Lynbrook / East Roclaway Herald 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.liherald.com
Organizations Historical Society of ER/ Lynbrook Patricia Sympson P. O. Box 351 East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 593-5791 madelinevp@aol.com www.HSERL.com
Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 William Marinaccio 72 Oak Street Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-4877 duke4@optonline.net
Lynbrook PBA Lt. Joseph Cipolla P. O. Box 509 Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-3300 LYNPBA@aol.com www.lynbrookpba.org
NY Elk's Lodge # 1 Don Kollman 57 Hempstead Ave Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-1515 Per Sempre Ladies Lodge 2344A Eleanor Jobbagy 381 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-2945 ejobbagy@optonline.net
Photography/Video Perfect Photo George McClosky 25 Clark Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-5111 kfmpl@verizon.net
Pizzeria / Restaurant Angelina’s Pizzeria Restaurant Vinny Sorrentino 23 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 872-3477 Vjs5656@yahoo.com AngelinasLynbrook.com
Plumbing Supplies/ Services C & L Plumbing Supply Inc. Barry Kornblum 196 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 596-6655 gkornhoyt@aol.com
Mako Plumbing & Heating Inc. Richard Gazzola 17 Maple Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 285-9879 office@makoplumbing.com www.makoPlumbing.com
Pre-School Kids Campus DiAnn Belluccia 290 Broadway Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 593-5900
Diann@kidscampusny.com KidsCampusNY.com
Printing LMN Printing Co., Inc. Noreen Carro 23 West Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 285-8526 Noreen@LMNprinting.com www.LMNprinting.com
Minuteman Press of Valley Stream Kaitlin Curran 246 Rockaway Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 378-2515 graphics@vsminuteman.com www.VSMinuteman.com
PGS Printing & Graphic Services Glenn Pollack 536 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-0400 gpollack@pollack.com
Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com
Professiomal Services Val Executive Resource Group A. J. Palumbo 80 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 764-9000 Info@Val-Group.com
Publications Lynbrook Neighbors Jimmy DePalo 75 Webster Street Malverne, NY 11565 (516) 491-3248
jimmydepalo.bvm@gmail.com www.bestversionmedia.com
Real Estate Becker Realty Services Hilary Becker 50 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 887-0677
Hilarybecker7@yahoo.com www.beckerrealestate.com
C P A Realty 273 Merrick Rd Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 284-6935
CoMax Properties, LLC Joseph Cordes 19 Maple Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 704-4025
jcordes@comaxprop.com www.webuyhousesfastlongisland.com
Harrontine Realty Corp. Harold Reese 74 Whitehall Rd. Rockville Center, NY 11570 516-868-5659 Reeseharold@yahoo.com
LaRosa Realty New York Charles D'Agostino 70 Sunrise Drive Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-721-8885 CJDagostino@gmail.com
Lynbrook Gardens Cooperative Kevin Lyons 40 Daley Place #221 Lynbrook, NY 11563 Ten M Consulting Vincent Callagy 250 Vincent Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-599-1746 vcallagymgr@gmail.com
Washington Equities David O'Neill 2949 Long Beach Road Suite 11-14 Oceanside, NY 11572 516-250-4559 Doneill215@gmail.com
Restaurants/Catering/ Food Stores Craft Kitchen & Taphouse Anthony Geraci 44 Stauderman Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-341-2547 TTGeraci@aol.com Craftlynbrook.com
F & L Deli & Catering Larry Mastropop / Frank Sorrentino 38 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-599-6098 lawranger@aol.com
Il Luogo Restaurant Mr. Joelle 159 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-837-9015 Lynbrook Bagels Kaitlyn Gateson 26 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-596-0517 kaitlyn@lynbrookbagels.com lynbrookbagels.com
Lynbrook Deli and Catering Ronnie Anderson 439 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-593-1661 Kim922@verizon.net
Lynbrook Eats Spiros Anagnostos 245 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-887-4932
spanag2324@gmail.com http://lynbrookeats.touchmenuusa.
McQuades Neighborhood Grill James McQuade 275 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-256-2820 spanag2324@gmail.com
Pearsall's Station Brian Fern 479 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-887-8384 brian@pearsallstation.com www.pearsallstation.com
Prime 39 Bryant Postell 39 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-837-3939 prime39ny@gmail.com www.prime39.com
River Mill Tavern & Tables Frank Pignataro 100 Ocean Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-59-2700 rivermilllynbrook.com
Sweet Peace Bake Shop Allison Shapiro 26A Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-596-CAKE chefashapiro@gmail.com
Vincent's Restaurant & Catering / Carvel Joe Carusone 14 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-599-1204 JNC191@gmail.com www.vincentslynbrook.com
Schools / Workshops / Tutoring A la Carte Cooking School Polly Talbott 32 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-599-2922
alacartecs@aol.com www.alacartecs.com
Lynbrook Musical Instruction Elena Sellick 484 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-872-5977 officemgr@lynbrookmusicinstruction.com
Magnolia Dance Academy Kim LoPiccolo 68 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-594-9745 info@magnoliadanceny/com
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. Kevin Harrington 34 Forest Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-284-7553
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Ryu's Martial Arts Kim 75 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-596-2444 ryutkd@yahoo.com
Secretarial Services Carol Burak Typing Svcs. Carol Burak 126 Chestnut St. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-593-6534 carolaburak@yahoo.com
Tile and Stone Retailer Cancos Tile and Stone Angelo Provvisiero 381 Sunrise Hwy. Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-593-4117
Toys, Games and Hobbies Trainland, Inc. Kenneth Bianco, Sr 293 Sunrise Hiway Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-599-7080
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Fred Vetter, right, a member of New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook was presented with the Officer of the Year certificate from Ron Hansen.
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Lynbrook Public Schools’ Summer Playground Program took place over the summer of 2020, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Above, third-graders Violet Matern, left, and Grayson DiFiore made bracelets together.
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