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LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY GUIDE

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We are proud to present our annual Lynbrook/ East Rockaway Guide, a special supplement to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald.

Those of us who live here know that Lynbrook and East Rockaway are wonderful places. In this handy guide, you’ll find many of the organizations and institutions that make them so very special.

The purpose of the Guide is to expand upon what the Herald does each week: describe and celebrate these unique communities and their many services Stuart and organizations. It also serves as a comprehenRichner sive look at all the communities have to offer for newcomers, as well as a convenient reference guide for longtime residents and business leaders.

Lynbrook and East Rockaway are thriving. Lynbrook continues to focus on downtown revitalization. Lynbrook just opened a new, state-of-the-art movie theater on Merrick Road, and continues to encourage interesting businesses to open on Atlantic Avenue and across other parts of the village.

Nearly six years after Hurricane Sandy, East Rockaway has shown its resiliency through the recovery and improvements to its waterfront, downtown, schools and residential areas, including the growth of new businesses on the waterfront.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Guide. We’ve tried to make it the best Guide to Lynbrook and East Rockaway ever published. We also hope you enjoy reading the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 52 weeks a year.

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ON THE COVER Kennedy Fisher took part in her first Easter egg hunt at the East Rockaway Recreation Center in March 2018.

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INSIDE Activities For The Kids ........................... 27 Clubs & Organizations .......................... 33 Community Spotlight East Rockaway ...................................... 20 Community Spotlight Lynbrook................................................ 21 East Rockaway Chamber Of Commerce ........................ 41 East Rockaway Mayor Greeting ............. 8 East Rockaway Schools......................... 26 Elected Officials..................................... 43 Fire Department.... ................................ 18 Greeting From The Lynbrook Chamber................................ 45 Lynbrook Mayor Greeting ..................... 13 Historical Time Line East Rockaway ...................................... 10 Historical Time Line Lynbrook ............... 16 Huckleberry Frolic.................................. 36 Important Numbers .............................. 22 Libraries ................................................. 27 Living In Bay Park.................................. 12 Living In East Rockaway ......................... 9 Living In Lynbrook ................................. 14 Lynbrook Chamber Of Commerce ........ 46 Lynbrook Schools .................................. 24 Medical Services ................................... 29 Out And About Parks And Recreation ............................ 32 Patriots' Day .......................................... 37 Places Of Worship ................................. 34 Police Department................................. 18 Reaching The Herald ............................. 19 Seniors................................................... 38 South Nassau Communities Hospital ... 28 Social Media.......................................... 40 Town & County Information ................. 42

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t’s an exciting time in the Village of East Rockaway. After a successful boating season that also saw our waterfront recharged with new restaurants, businesses and community activities, the fall welcomes exciting events, including the village’s Stars & Stripes Festival, East Rockaway’s Art & Music Festival and many exciting events from our Recreation Department, which are open to all.

East Rockaway is a unique waterfront community, with an Bruno F. Romano emphasis on unity, which neighbors love. We’re a hometown with a growing business community too. Our village is a thriving area because we work together with neighbors to better our hometown, 365 days a year. That’s because our village government is responsive to residents’ needs. By respecting your tax dollars and providing topnotch municipal services, we are continuing on a path toward a bright future.

There’s always something going on to make East Rockaway even better. Local community groups positively impact our quality of life. The East Rockaway Resident & Merchant Chamber of Commerce, sports teams, religious houses of worship, veterans organizations and other community-based and civic organizations bring out the best in our residents.

Our historic Grist Mill has also been renovated to recreate our area’s 400-year-old history, while the East Rockaway Fire Department continues

Sincerely,

Bruno F. Romano Mayor

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he Donza Funeral Home has served our communities since 1984. Guy Donza has worked as a funeral director since 1958 and also serves as a deacon in his church. The Donza family includes “Deacon” Guy Donza, his wife, Marie, their son, Thomas Donza, and daughter Christine Donza, who are also funeral directors.

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No matter the educational path you choose for your children, our village is located in two outstanding public school districts (East Rockaway and Lynbrook), and also calls St. Raymond’s School, the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, the Church of the Nazarene and Bethany Congregational Church home for religious education and programming.

Most importantly, our village is also on sturdy fiscal footing. East Rockaway just received top marks on our public finances in an independent audit. And after our village finances received a multi-level bond upgrade to its highest rating in recent memory, we were then awarded a coveted “no fiscal stress” designation by the state’s comptroller — a key indicator of our government’s fiscal strength and stability.

My Village Hall administration is also focused on refurbishing local infrastructure this year. The Baisley Avenue area project was completed by the village, which was a $3.2 million endeavor funded by the state and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery to harden village properties. A giant Lawson Avenue project continues along that corridor as well.

East Rockaway continues to thrive. We’re a great place for any new homeowner or senior. You’re always welcome here. On behalf of the village board, we hope to welcome you to East Rockaway soon or thank you for returning to our charming waterfront community.

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The bunny trail leads to East Rockaway each year around Easter, as the village hosts egg hunts and gets a visit from the Easter Bunny.

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June

One of the biggest events of the year in East Rockaway is the Huckleberry Frolic in June.

2019 will mark the 50th edition of the event.

Photo by Sue Grieco/Herald

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Village officials host a menorah and tree lighting in East Rockaway each December to spread cheer during the holidays.

Courtesy Village of East Rockaway

A small village with plenty of charm East 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.

The area 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.

According to a 2016 census estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, 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. Every summer, the village and the chamber co-host an open-air classic car show near Main Street.

Local houses of worship include St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, Bethany Congregational Church, the Nazarene Church and the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre.

Many residents enjoy the Town of Hempstead’s Hewlett Point Beach, located in Bay Park, and the John Street Complex, which was renamed to honor late village activist Frank Pignataro in April. It includes facilities for baseball, basketball and flag football.

The East Rockaway Recreation Department also runs many sports and recreational programs for children and adults.

Each June, 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, usually attended by hundreds of people.

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.

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 co-starred with Marilyn Monroe in “Bus Stop.”

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EAST ROCKAWAY • 1643

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

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

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

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

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

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East Rockaway’s gristmill was built in 1689.

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Henri Charpentier opened his Original Henri Restaurant on Scranton Avenue.

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

• 1919

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

Grist Mill bought for $1 by village officials.

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

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

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Rebuilt Grist Mill opened as a museum in Memorial Park.

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White Cannon Inn opened. It burned down in 1950.

Near Rockaway prospered during the American Revolution.

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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The East Rockaway Fire Department was incorporated.

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

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The Village of East Rockaway was incorporated.

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

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

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

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

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

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Bay Park has served as the starting point for Assemblyman Brian Curran’s Hope for Heroes 5K the last two years. This year’s event is scheduled for Sept. 15.

Bay Park is a popular spot for water enthusiasts, including kayakers and paddle boarders. Courtesy Mary Malloy

Photo by Maureen Lennon/Herald

in bay park Enjoying the outdoors in Bay Park There are plenty of fields for sports and leisure activities in Bay Park.

Courtesy Mary Malloy

The Bay Park Civic Association hosts many events throughout the year.

Courtesy Bay Park Civic Association

While 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.

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 development stage.

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 yearround, along with a launch ramp for boats or jet-skis. 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 summer concerts on the beach or swimming in the pool, there is plenty to do on the bay. Pool hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 17 through Sept. 4. Call (516) 599-4064 for more information.

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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s your mayor, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook. We are very proud of our lovely village and what it has to offer its nearly 20,000 residents and those in the surrounding communities.

The Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to enhancing local businesses and creating a vibrant downtown area for our residents and surrounding community members to enjoy. The recent development of the new Regal Alan Beach movie theater in downtown Lynbrook has created foot traffic that will enable Lynbrook’s downtown to thrive.

The Recreation Center at Greis Park offers abundant recreational opportunities throughout the year for all ages. Lynbrook provides a warm and friendly family atmosphere while providing the amenities of a modern growing community. The Lynbrook Public Library does a great job of providing programs and workshops for all ages. Every Tuesday you can catch a free movie!

Lynbrook was recently ranked the 24th safest place to live in New York state. Our residents are extremely fortunate to have a very dedicated Police Department that ensures Lynbrook is a safe community to live in and visit. The emergency services our fire department provides are second to none.

The Lynbrook Building Department does an excellent job of ensuring that all construction and buildings within the village meet safety

requirements. The Department of Public Works is committed to maintaining and enhancing the life of Lynbrook residents. They do a phenomenal job ensuring our roads are safe and our village is beautiful.

On behalf of the Village of Lynbrook board of trustees, the entire village staff, the village courts and myself, it is my honor and privilege to extend the warmest of greetings to you as you explore Lynbrook.

Sincerely,

Alan Beach Lynbrook mayor

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Happening Courtesy Steve Grogan

Lynbrook hosts many celebrations to honor veterans throughout the year, including a special wreath laying ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2307 each Memorial Day.

May

Lynbrook hosts an annual pre-prom parade down Atlantic Avenue each June. Seniors Michael Kantor and Sophia Sarnataro paraded down the route dressed to the nines in June 2018.

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in Lynbrook a village with a tight-knit community

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It’s a haunting good time in Lynbrook each October when the village hosts its annual Halloween Havoc event.

Photo by Tim Baker/Herald

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The village hosts Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremonies each December to ring in the holiday season.

Courtesy George McClosky

Lynbrook 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. 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.

According to a 2016 census estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau, Lynbrook has a population of about 19,567. The Village of Lynbrook is within the Town of Hempstead, and Lynbrook’s mayor is Alan Beach.

Long Island Rail Road service to New York is available at the Lynbrook train station, off of Sunrise Highway.

Government, Services, Organizations A five-member village board governs Lynbrook, including Beach, Deputy Mayor Hilary Becker and three trustees.

Since 1912, Lynbrook has been served by the Lynbrook Police Department. headed by Chief Joseph Neve.

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 works closely with the village. Together, they help plan the classic car show, pre-prom party on Atlantic Avenue, outdoor arts and crafts events, and other activities.

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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Lynbrook • 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

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First schoolhouse was built at Rocklyn Avenue and Merrick Road.

• 1790

• 1836-1837

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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.

• 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.

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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.

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A flashback to what the west side of Atlantic Avenue looked like in 1916.

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• 1929

Library built on Eldert Street.

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• 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.

• 1970

• 2008

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

• 2007

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

• 2012

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

• 2011

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

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Lynbrook celebrated the 100th anniversary of its incorporation.

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• 1873

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“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.

• 1853

• 1892

On May 11, Union Free School District 20 formed.

Lyceum Building — a community entertainment center and movie house was built.

• 1894

• 1879

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

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• 1917

Lynbrook was incorporated on March 15.

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• 2017

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

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

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• 2016

Rockville Cemetery added to National Register of Historic Places.

Lynbrook High School was built.

• 1920

First mail delivery service to homes.

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

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

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• 1922

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

Lynbrook Police Department was created.

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• 1911

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• 1912

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

• 2015

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

Rescue Hook & Ladder Fire Company was established.

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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.

POLICE Department

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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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he East Rockaway Phone Fire Department has Numbers provided fire, rescue and emergency services for the residents East Rockaway: and business owners in East 599-4400 or call 911 Rockaway since 1893. It is the Business affairs: oldest organization within the 887-6340 village. The Fire Department Lynbrook: comprises many of your neigh599-4600 or call 911 bors, friends and relatives who Business affairs: volunteer their time 24 hours 599-1547 a day. They provide services to the residents of the Village of East Rockaway, Bay Park, Angle Sea and other surrounding fire districts. Its current chief of department is Frank Passinisi.

Lynbrook

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he 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 William Abrams.

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Police Department The department is comprised 599-3300 of sworn police officers, police www.lynbrookpolice.net communication operators, Lynbrook part-time school crossing Auxiliary Police guards, full-time neighborhood 410-3188 aides (parking enforcement), part-time neighborhood aides, Nassau County traffic control assistants and 4th Precinct clerks. The current chief is 573-6400 Joseph Neve. www.police.co.nassau.ny.us The department has its East Rockaway own detective division, juvenile Auxiliary Police officer, crime prevention officer 887-6219 and highway patrol unit. It ofIn case of emergency, fers guest lecturers for schools always dial 911 and community groups, and it performs crime prevention surveys for homes and businesses.

The Lynbrook Police Department dispatches all calls for service from its headquarters on the lower level of Village Hall.

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Courtesy East Rockaway School District

Science teacher Brian Crowley said his favorite East Rockaway school tradition is Rock Rivalry, which is a class competition between grade levels that focuses on performances, athletics and academic competitions. The seniors won the coveted Silver Cup in March for their performance of “The Dual to Rule.”

East Rockaway schools are small in size, big in spirit Brian Crowley has been a science teacher at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School for 19 years. He recently spoke with the Herald about his experiences in the district as he prepares for another school year to begin.

people. This includes all of my students, their families, and the East Rockaway faculty and staff. I’ve also had the opportunity to perform alongside students during musicals and concerts, which is very fulfilling and adds to our sense of community.

What sets East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School apart from other schools?

One of the things that sets East Rockaway apart from the rest of Nassau County is its size. I’ve had the opportunity to work with every student that passes through East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School in some capacity. Interacting with my students in the classroom as well as in the community helps to develop strong relationships that are the foundation for success.

Why do you love teaching at East Rockaway?

I work with the most wonderful

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Crowley said he likes teaching in a small district because it helps him get to learn about all the students in the school.

What is your favorite school tradition, and why?

Rock Rivalry. Rock Rivalry could be described as a battle of the classes, but it’s so much more. For a two-month period, students dedicate all of their free time to preparing for a performance and visual arts presentation as well as an academic and athletic competition. The experiences students walk away with are invaluable life lessons. Friendships and memories created during Rock Rivalry last a lifetime.

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Lynbrook Schools

Courtesy Lynbrook School District

Lynbrook High School seniors were crowned champions of Class Night in March for their Disney-inspired “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” routine. The event is one of many school traditions.

Creating a family atmosphere at Lynbrook High School

Mary Kirby has been a Lynbrook High School English teacher since 1997. She recently spoke with the Herald about her experiences in the district as she prepares for the start of another school year.

What sets Lynbrook High School apart from others?

Lynbrook High School is one of a kind. It goes without saying that the students within LHS set it apart from other high schools. The administrators, teachers and staff are incredibly fortunate to come to a building each day with students who have a passion for all aspects of the school and most importantly, for learning. The environment at Lynbrook offers all students a true sense of belonging. Each of us has something to offer every student in the building,and that is because of the respect and genuine caring that is exhibited between the students and their teachers. We often reference LHS as a family, and it is and always has been. The coming together of all when someone in our community is in need reflects the true sense of family that is practiced each and every day.

Why do you love teaching at Lynbrook?

When I first came to teach English at Lynbrook in 1997, I really felt like I was home. As a new teacher, I never felt alone.

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English teacher Mary Kirby, front center, organizes a Human Relations Day event with the Student Government Association annually. The event is comprised of many speakers who come in for 10 periods and discuss topics and issues relevant to students.

That was the culture and environment at Lynbrook High School, and it is still the same today. The teachers, administrators and staff members are always willing to offer advice — or lend a hand — with anything. This is how I was taught as an educator, and today, the staff continues to always support one another in order to make the students’ experiences as successful as possible. At the end of the day, we all have one goal: to help each and every student in the building achieve their greatest academic success.

What is your favorite school tradition, and why?

Every single month there is a tradi-

tion to look forward to at Lynbrook High School, and I honestly love them all. From Spirit Week, to pep rally to Homecoming in the fall to Human Relations’ Day in the winter, and Class Night in the spring, I never lose excitement here at Lynbrook. Night of the Pumpkins, the jazz concert, prom and graduation, I love it all. It is the tradition at LHS that has allowed for many alumni to decide to raise their own children in the Lynbrook School District. Parents want what is best for their children, and what they know is best is what they experienced as a student at LHS.

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Village of Lynbrook Town Hall One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook 11563.......................599-8300 Mayor: Alan C. Beach ...............................................599-8784 Trustees: Deputy Mayor Hilary Becker Michael Hawxhurst , Ann Marie Reardon and Robert Boccio ......................................................599-8300 Village Clerk/Treasurer John Giordano ...599-8300 ext. 202 Dept. of Public Works Superintendent: Philip Healey ...............................599-8838 Building Department Superintendent: Brian Stanton ..............................................................599-8828

Village Justice Court: Hon. William McLaughlin ...........................................599-0416 Assessing Department: Lisa Kenny ......................593-6505 Parks Supervisor: Patrick McDermott ....................599-8000 Recreation Supervisor: Andrea Campbell .......... 599-8000 Deputy Clerk: Valerie Onorato...................599-8300 ext. 205 Deputy Treasurer: Darlene DiCaro .............599-8300 ex. 213 Administrator, Budget Officer: John Giordano ............................................. 599-8300 ext.202

East Rockaway Village Hall...............................................................887-6300 376 Atlantic Ave., P.O. Box 189 East Rockaway, 11518 Mayor: Bruno F. Romano Trustees: Deputy Mayor Theresa Gaffney, Rich Bilello, Gordon J. Fox, Steven Fried Village Clerk Treasurer: Patty Renner ....................887-6300 Deputy Village Treasurer: Barbara Cutler............. 887-6300

Deputy Clerk: Cindy Lark ........................................887-3000 Justice Court Judge: Steven S. Siegel .....................887-6312 Building Department Superintendent: Thomas Smith .............................................................887-6300 Emergency Management Manager: James Carrigan ...........................................................887-6326 Recreation Department: Lonnie Werner ...............341-0996 DPW Superintendent: Kevin Conklin .....................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)733-0879 West Hempstead Union Free School District:..........................516) 390-3100

West Hempstead Post Office:....................(516) 481-5430 Town Councilwoman: Dorothy Goosby: ..............................(516) 489-4000 ext. 4304 Town Councilman: Edward Ambrosino ...........................................(516) 812-3523 Nassau County Legislator: Vincent Muscarella: ..........................................(516) 571-6208 Receiver of Taxes:.........................................(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 Councilperson: Anthony D’Esposito: ........................................(516) 812-3242 Nassau County Legislator: Denise Ford: .....................................................(516) 571-6204 Receiver of Taxes:.........................................(516) 538-1500

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Lynbrook Schools Lynbrook Public Schools How to reach the schools Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Melissa Burak Melissa Koenig/Herald

The Lynbrook High School class of 2018 had 226 graduates, led by valedictorian Dustin Mandell and salutatorian Jack Hunter. The graduates tossed their mortarboards at the end of their commencement ceremony at the Marion Street football field on June 22.

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he Lynbrook School District includes most of the Village of Lynbrook and parts of the unincorporated areas of Lynbrook, as well as portions of East Rockaway, Hewlett, Hewlett Harbor and Valley Stream.

The Lynbrook district comprises seven schools: Lynbrook Kindergarten Center, West End, Waverly Park and Marion Street elementary schools, Lynbrook North Middle School, Lynbrook South Middle School and Lynbrook High School.

Lynbrook schools continue to move ahead with innovative programs that provide students with the tools needed to achieve success in college and the ever-changing workforce.

The district has made it a priority to build a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering and math. Students continue to win scholarships, awards and accolades for academics and sports. Niche.com also named the district the seventh safest in the state last March.

The Summer STEM Academy, now in its fifth year, continues to provide middle school students with an opportunity to explore their interests in video game design and robotics in a collaborative and creative environment.

The One to World tablet program for sixth-graders, which was rolled out in 2015, has expanded to other grades and district administrators plan to expand it further in the future.

Board of Education President: William Belmont Vice President: Lesli Deninno Secretary: Robert Paskoff Trustees: Heather Hanson, Alicemarie Bresnihan, Ellen Marcus, David Yaker Administration Office 612-5000 Lynbrook Senior High School (9-12) 887-0200 9 Union Ave. Lynbrook North Middle School (6-8) 887-0282 529 Merrick Road Lynbrook South Middle School (6-8) 887-0266 333 Union Ave. Marion Street Elementary (1-5) 887-0295 100 Marion St. Waverly Park Elementary (1-5) 887-6590 320 Waverly Ave., East Rockaway West End Elementary (1-5) 887-0288 Clark Avenue Lynbrook Kindergarten Center 887-8065 111 Atlantic Ave. Adult Continuing Education 887-0264

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Lynbrook students excel in the classroom and on the field. Junior Casey Kaplan, left, had a goal and four assists in the Lady Owls’ 14-9 victory over Calhoun in April.

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East Rockaway Public Schools How to reach the schools Mike Foley/Herald

East Rockaway boasts many successful sports programs. The Rocks defeated Pierson, 5-4, in the Long Island Class C title game on May 31 to reach the state tournament for the first time since 1981. Above, John Starkman scored the winning run.

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ast Rockaway’s two public elementary schools, Centre Avenue and Rhame Avenue, serve grades kindergarten to six in District No. 19. There is one junior-senior high school for grades seven to 12. Richard Schaffer will take over as prinicpal at the high school starting in the 2018-19 school year.

St. Raymond’s Catholic School, comprised of students in pre-k through eighth grade, is also in East Rockaway. The western portion of East Rockaway is part of School District 20, the Lynbrook School District. Its Waverly Park Elementary School, which feeds into Lynbrook South Middle School, is in East Rockaway.

In 2016, the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded nearly $4.5 million to the East Rockaway School District for Sandy-related repairs and mitigation work at the high school.

The administration is in the final year of its a five-year strategic plan to guide the district’s future, which it formulated with the help of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee.

Annual school musicals and the inter-class competition known as Rock Rivalry are popular throughout the community. Its sports teams have earned Nassau County and Long Island titles.

Superintendent of Schools: Lisa Ruiz www.eastrockawayschools.org Board of Education President: Keith Gamache 284-7771 Vice President: Kristin Ochtera 593-5499 Trustees: Neil Schloth 812-0164 Patti Nicoletti 887-0743 Dom Vulpis (516) 650-9644 BOE email: boe@eastrockawayschools.org District Clerk: Tina Fazi 887-8300 ext 553 Administration Office: 887-8300 ext. 553

East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School (Grades 7-12) 887-8300 ext. 444 443 Ocean Ave. Principal: Richard Schaffer Centre Avenue Elementary School (K-6) 887-8300 ext. 224 55 Centre Ave. Principal: Sherry Ma Rhame Avenue Elementary School (Grades K-6) 887-8300 ext. 324 100 Rhame Ave. Principal: Erik C. Walter

Parochial Schools

Courtesy East Rockaway School District

Richard Schaffer, 39, will begin as principal of East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School during the 2018-19 school year. He said he plans to bring 21st-century learning into the classroom.

St. Raymond Catholic School 593-9010 263 Atlantic Ave. Principal: Sister Ruthanne Gypalo

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he Lynbrook Recreation Department, at 55 Wilbur St. in Greis Park, offers a ton of fun options for kids to get moving — or to get their artistic abilities flowing. From after-school sports teams like roller hockey, soccer, football and wrestling, to arts and crafts and writing workshops, there are plenty of fun ways for kids to get involved. Village officials are also picking a bidder to revamp and modernize the facility.

For more information, call (516) 599-8000.

The East Rockaway Recreation Center, at 17 John St., offers many similar programs — from sports activities to creative workshops — for children of all ages. For more information, call (516) 341-0996.

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The Lynbrook Recreation Center at Greis Park hosts a lot of programs, sports and events for community members. Last summer, Kaleb Suchit, 5, broke in a new playground at the park.

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The East Rockaway Recreation Center was dedicated in memory of late village activist Frank Pignataro in April.

Your Local Library The central hub of information and social connections The Lynbrook and East Rockaway public libraries are friendly, welcoming places for residents. Their services are available for patrons of all ages. Books, DVDs, audio and downloadable books, defensive-driving classes, crafts, book discussions, concerts, movies, and computer classes are available. Check them out — and check out a book while you’re there!

Hours East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Ave. - 599-1664 Director: Mary Thorpe Monday through Thursday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday:10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday:10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: - 1 - 4 p.m.

Summer Hours: Sundays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturdays: July 1 - Sept. 2 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lynbrook Public Library Eldert Street and Carpenter Avenue - 599-8630 Director: Robyn Gilloon Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Local libraries offer many interesting events, including a sense of smell writing workshop in Lynbrook that was hosted by Andrea Bifulco, the founder of Nose University, in July. Cadhla Josephine Reynolds, 9, left, and Manahio Chaudry, 13, wrote what they thought about when they smelled different odors.

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South Nassau’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 Ameri-

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Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11571 705-2525 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 Winthrop University Hospital 259 First St., Mineola 11501 663-0333

Services Drugs, Alcohol Dependencies Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3045 Hotline: 292-3040 www.nassauny-aa.org Al-Anon and Alateen (For families and friends of alcoholics) 433-8003 Families Anonymous 1-800-736-9805 Gam-Anon Hotline Gamblers Anonymous (718) 352-1671 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 Northwell Health Project Outreach 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 250 West Hempstead 11552 481-2890

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For the Disabled ANCHOR (Answering the Needs of Citizens with Handicaps through Organized Recreation) 431-6946 Helen Keller Services for the Blind 718-522-2122 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)

South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 2277 Grand Ave Baldwin11510 377-5000 South Shore Child Guidance Center 91 Guy Lombardo Ave. Freeport 11520 378-2992 (Outpatient services for children 18 and under)

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

Mental Health Association of Nassau County 16 Main St., Hempstead 11550 489-2322

American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org

Nassau County Department of Mental Health 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Suite 200, Uniondale 11553 227-7057

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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Services A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre has provided compassionate, state-of-the-art medical care since 1913.

From nursing services to comprehensive stroke and cancer care, to women’s health services and weight loss surgery — top ratings in national assessments make Mercy the hospital of choice for patients 100,000 times a year.

The quality of Mercy’s nursing services has been recognized with its designation as a Pathway to Excellence Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as a facility that meets the highest practice standards essential to an ideal nursing practice environment. Also, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses presented a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence to Mercy Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit.

In recognition of its commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, Mercy has received a Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, and Mercy also is a New York State-Designated Stroke Center.

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Susan Forestiero, right, gave Precious Jones, from left, and Erin and George Sullivan a peek into a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit incubator at Mercy Medical Center during an open house last year.

Mercy provides cancer care in collaboration with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, which has provided stateof-the-art outpatient medical and radiation oncology services at Mercy since the 1990s.

Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. P.O. Box 9024 Rockville Centre Emergency: 911 Non-emergency line: (516) 62-MERCY www.mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org In addition, Mercy’s Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program has received a coveted Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

Mercy also has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, and offers state-of-the-art equipment, expert personnel, next-day screening appointments and same-day results in a newly renovated Radiology and Imaging Center. It added

a Molecular Breast Imaging machine last year — made possible through fundraising by the Friends of Mercy — to help detect cancer in women.

Mercy also is widely known for its leadership in weight-loss surgery and is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Mercy is home to the largest dedicated inpatient acute rehabilitation program on Nassau County’s South Shore, using stateof-the-art equipment and techniques to speed the recovery of patients who have suffered catastrophic illnesses and injuries such as stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, major orthopedic surgery, severe disabling arthritis and acquired brain injury.

Mercy provides 24-hour emergency and trauma care for adults and children and is home to the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on the South Shore.

The hospital opened a Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing, which provides comprehensive care to those suffering from chronic wounds, as well as a Center for Sleep Medicine, offering the latest technology in a comfortable, contemporary setting.

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There is plenty to do on the waterfront in East Rockaway, including the annual art walk hosted each year by the East Rockaway Cultural Arts Council. Georgia Vece, 5, showed her eye for art at the 2017 event.

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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.

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 then-mayor and now Assemblyman Brian Curran, 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 sum-

PLAYGROUNDS Playground facilities are located at: • Greis Park • Bay Park •Memorial Park mer, and is wheelchair accessible. Be sure to check out the mill’s annual Huckleberry Frolic, which occurs every June to kick of the summer with entertainment, food and more.

Bay Park is a beautiful 96-acre 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 year-round, along with a launch ramp for your boat, Jet Ski 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.

Greis Veterans Memorial Park 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook 599-8000 Memorial Park/Grist Mill Museum Corner Denton and Woods avenues, East Rockaway 887-6320 Bay Park 87 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 Nassau and Roosevelt boulevards, 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 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh 11793 Valley Stream State Park 825-4128 Southern State Parkway Exit 15A P.O. Box 670, Valley Stream 11582 Eisenhower Park East Meadow,11554 www.nassaucountyny.gov Grant Park 571-7821 Broadway and Sheridan Avenues, Hewlett 11557

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Clubs & Organizations

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Members of the Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook broke out their blue suede shoes and were “All Shook Up” when Elvis Presley impersonator Lamar Peters performed at the annual Winter Tea in January.

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 President: Deborah Hirschberg Email: info@eastrockawaychamber.com Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce 599-3436 President: Carol Burak Email: info@lynbrookusa.com www.lynbrookusa.com

CIVIC Bay Park Civic Association 599-6799 7 Cooke St., P.O. Box 52 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.swnassauny. motherscenter.org

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 381 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

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Garden City 11530 www.nasssaucountydems.com Nassau County Republican Committee 334-5800 164 Post Ave., Westbury 11590 League of Women Voters 65 Harrogate St, Lido Beach, 11561 431-1628

VETERANS American Legion Post No. 958 599-5335 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 599-8846

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VFW Robert F. Garrison Post 3350 887-8170 164 Main St., East Rockaway 11518

Nassau County Democratic Committee 294-3366 Lynbrook AD No. 14 500 Old Country Road, Suite 103,

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 Street in East Rockaway. mail@coalitionforyouthiner.com East Rockaway Raiders Athletic Association 582-2187 East Rockaway Recreation Center 341-0996 17 John St., East Rockaway 11518 Director: Lonnie Werner Lynbrook Recreation Center 599-8000 Greis Memorial Park 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook 11563 Director: Patrick McDermott Girl Scouts of E.L.L.M. Association MVP: Laura Jean D’Alessio 741-2550 Lynbrook Little League 887-2626 President: Mike Solow Email: Lynbrookll@aol.com www.lynbrooklittleleague.com

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Our Lady of Peace Church is on Fowler Avenue in Lynbrook.

East Rockaway Churches Bethany Congregational Church Pastor: Mark J. Lukens 100 Main St. - 599-5768 Nazarene Church of East Rockaway 124 Garfield Place 599-3116 Sunday School - 599-3116 Little Pebbles Nursery School St. Raymond Roman Catholic Church 593-5000 263 Atlantic Ave. Religious Education - 593-9075

Synagogues Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre (Conservative) Rabbi: Andrew Warmflash 295 Main St. - 599-2634

HERJC Religious School 599-0424 Nursery School - 599-1169 295 Main St. East Rockaway Mommy and Me E-mail:Nurserydir@herjc.org

Lynbrook Churches Christ Episcopal Church Hempstead Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard - 599-4109 Hendrickson Avenue Bible Church (Fundamentalist) 599-4645 72 Edward St. www.hendricksonavenuebiblechurch.com Lynbrook Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Walderman 599-9402 225 Earle Ave. E-mail: lbc7@optonline.net www.lynbrookbaptist.org

Rabbi Andrew Warmflash serves the congregants of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre.

Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church 599-6414 25 Fowler Ave. Religious Education office 593-5150 School - 593-4884 St. James United Methodist Church 599-5148 Forest Avenue and St. James Place Office hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

E-mail: jameslynbrook@aol.com St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor: Alexander Kennedy 599-0778 13 Blake Ave. E-mail: stjohnslynbrook@aol.com www.stjohnslynbrook.org The Vineyard Church 180 Denton Ave. Lynbrook 678-7888

St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church Carpenter Avenue and Union Place Lynbrook, New York 11563 887-1699

Synagogues Temple Am Echad 593-4004 One Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook Religious School 593-4004 Nursery School 599-7950

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Glor Na nGael Pipe & Drums frequently perform at the Huckleberry Frolic’s annual parade to kick off the festivities.

Sara, 3, and James, 4, created sand art, which is one of many activities for children, during the 2016 event.

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Aden Alvarez, left, Maya Alvarez and Thomas Schilling played with Legos at the 2018 Huckleberry Frolic in Memorial Park.

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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. 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.

This iconic East Rockaway event dates back to 1969.

“The Village of East Rockaway co-hosts the Huckleberry Frolic each year with the Grist Mill Committee in order to raise funds to support our Grist Mill Museum,” East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano said. “The event has transformed into so much more — an annual weekend of community, involving our local veterans, school, service and community organizations. The kick off event, parade and fair provide countless memories for East Rockaway residents.”

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 2018 event began on a Friday night with a barbecue

and a concert. The next day, the usual activities of the Frolic took place, starting with the annual parade through the village.

The procession includes performances by local groups, and concludes at Memorial Park, which is next to the historic Grist Mill Museum.

From there, the event continues at the park with all of the children’s rides, food and activities, which often include a money booth, a petting zoo, video games, a candy zone and a scavenger hunt, among many other events.

As of now, the Huckleberry 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 collective fun.

In June 2019, the Frolic will turn 50, and the plans have already begun, according to event organizer Charlene Fried.

“We are looking forward to 2019’s 50th anniversary,” she said.

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a starspangled spectacle each year in Lynbrook

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At this past May’s event, Nicholas Vuotto, 6, was stunned when magician John Turdo pulled Sandy the rabbit out of a seemingly empty box.

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hen most Americans think of Memorial Day, they think of summer barbecues and a relaxing weekend by the beach. Before all of that fun in the sun begins, however, and before the pools are opened and the grills are ignited, the Village of Lynbrook sets aside time to host events that recognize the true purpose of Memorial Day: honoring and remembering those who served and died protecting the United States and its freedoms.

The event comes in the form of Lynbrook’s annual Patriots’ Day celebration, an evening festival at Greis Park for the families of Lynbrook to enjoy. The 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 this past May’s outing, the American Bombshells and magician John

Turdo dazzled the audience.

At night, the ceremonies close with a fireworks show, which is usually attended by thousands of people.

The next day, 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 the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, 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.

In 2019, Patriots’ Day is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, and the Memorial Day festivities are slated for Monday, May 27.

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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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East Rockaway and Lynbrook It’s a great time to be a senior citizen in East Rockaway and Lynbrook! There’s so much to do, and the best way to start is to join one of the popular senior groups in the communities.

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 a wide variety of innovative programs for senior members of the community. The membership fee is $25 per year. For more information, call (516) 887-6322.

Lynbrook Senior citizens meet at the Frank A. Gulotta Senior Center, at 55 Wilbur St. in Gries Park, on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a variety of social activities and special events. For more information, call Kathy Sci at (516) 599-8000. There is also as Senior Sunshine Club that meets at Greis Park on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 pm.

East Rockaway Seniors meet at Charles H. Formont Senior Center at 6 James St.

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Lena Conte rang in her 100th birthday in Lynbrook on March 12 with a special surprise party.

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• Your local Herald News Liherald.com www.facebook.com/ Lynbrookeastrockawayherald

stay connected with

SOCIAL MEDIA

Lynbrook • Village government www.lynbrookvillage.net • Chamber of Commerce www.lynbrookusa.com www.facebook.com/LynbrookChamber • Schools www.lynbrookschools.org www.facebook.com/Lynbrook-Public-Schools • Fun www.lynbrooklittleleague.com www.facebook.com/LynbrookRecreation Department

Useful links/social media

Among the villages’ websites, Facebook pages and community and social media — and the Herald’s news site that delivers breaking and in-depth, hyper-local news — Lynbrook and East Rockaway each has a strong online and social media presence to keep community members up to date.

There is no shortage of opinions, ideas and a dash of discourse in the community, whether it’s politics and quality-of-life issues, or postSandy recovery discussions, or updates about events around town.

Here are some noteworthy, local online links that residents might find useful and interesting:

East Rockaway • Village government www.villageofeastrockaway.org/ • Schools www.eastrockawayschools.org/ www.facebook.com/ eastrockawayschools • Recreation www.facebook.com/eastrockaway.recreation • Chamber of Commerce www.eastrockawaychamber.com www.facebook.com/EastRockaway ChamberOfCommerce • Bay Park Civic Association www.facebook.com/Bay-Park-CivicAssociation

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East Rockaway Chamber Of Commerce Acupuncture/ Herbal Medicine 88 Hewlett Point Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 Lynn Arena (516) 792-5791 acculynn@optonline.net

Sterling Bank 464 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 Arlene Bhoorasingh (516) 887-3000

abhoorasingh@sterlingbank.com

The Dance Space 55 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 Lauren (518) 887-4620

After Shock Hair 51 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 Nancy Purka (516) 599-4537

thedancespaceltd@gmail.com

aftershockhairdesigns.com

Charles Sanzone Tailoring 41 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 Charles (516) 887-9010

The Grist Mill 144 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 792-6104

China Cat Inc 29 Arden Road East Rockaway,11518 Jeff Tollin (516) 593-0030

Christina Daly/Herald

The East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce hosts many different events during the year and is a presence in the community.

chinacatinc@aol.com

Cinch 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City, 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.cinchkey.com

donzafuneralhome@aol.com

East Rockaway Kiwanis Club P.O. Box 92 East Rockaway, 11518

Eugene Gamache 95 West Blvd.

East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 792-3175 Eugene Gamache

Historical Society of East Rockaway & Lynbrook P.O. Box 351 East Rockaway, 11518 Madeline Pearson (516) 593-5791

Lynbrook / East Rockaway Herald 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City, 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.liherald.com

ROK Health & Fitness 510 Ocean Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 Michael Hawksby (516) 881-7800

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing Home 243 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 Steven Robinsky (516) 599-2744

Rolling River Day Camp 477 Ocean Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 593-2267 Marissa Aueben

ITC International 500 Ocean Ave. East Rockaway, 11516 Jason/ Dean Zografakis (516) 599-74006

Key to My Art 131 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 (877) 539-2278 La Rosa Realty NY 70 Sunrise Drive Lynbrook,11563 Charles Dagostino (516) 721-8885

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Rapid Response Pest Control 35 Garfield Place East Rockaway, 11518 Chris Bertolotti (516) 881-7688 Renewable Recyclinic Inc 510 Ocean Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 Christine Kiourtsis (917) 541-6971

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michael@rokny.com rokny.com

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Sterling Pierce 395 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 Bill Burke (516) 593-1170 PrimeTime 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City, 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.liprimetime.com

info@rapidresponseny.com

lazylobsterny.com

rjvmat@optline.net

bburke@sterlingpierce.com

EricW@goldplateautos.com

Lazy Lobster 10 Front St. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 837-8484 Liherald.com 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City, 11530 (516) 569-4000

srobinsky@lynbrooktherapy andnursing.com

Nikki's Cafe 43 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 596-7683

keytomyart.com

cjdagostino@gmail.com

gamache@gamachelaw.com

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Richard Meagher Education Consultant 85 Vincent Place Lynbrook,11518 Richard Meagher (516) 599-9122

jasonz@itcgroupusa.com

East Rockaway Vetinary Hospital 351 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 887-3322 Dr Richard Selkowitz DVM erockvet.com

Grandpa Tony's 101 Althouse Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 799-8669

Little St. Nick Foundation 131 Main St. East Rockaway,11518 (516) 837-3335 Roy Mohler contacus@littlenick.org

madelinevp@verizon.net

east-rockaway.kiwanisone.org

erpaint@gmail.com

Greek Xpress 59 Main St., East Rockaway, 11518 Dimitrious (516) 593-4949 greekxpress.net

Donza Funeral Home 333 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway,11518 Marie (516) 593-2521

East Rockaway Paint & Hardware 54 Main St. East Rockaway,11518 Ken Clarke (516) 599-1439

The REEL 1 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 341-7222

Richner Communications, Inc. 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City,11530 (516) 569-4000 Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City,11530 (516) 569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com

reelli.com

Theresa Gaffney 3 Franklin St. East Rockaway, 11518 Theresa Gaffney (516) 837-0984 tgaffney@villageofeastrockaway.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 164 Main St., East Rockaway, 11518 Pat Iuliucci (516) 887-8170

ervfw3350@aol.com anthonyjsantino@aol.com

Villa Maria 81 Main St. East Rockaway, 11518 Pina Silva (516) 887-9595 villamariarestaurant.com

Village Convenience Store 8 Center Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 Mr. Malik (516) 596-2989 malik437@gmail.com

Xpress Coups of East Rockaway 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City,11530 (516) 569-4000

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Staying connected to your

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 Assessor’s Office ............571-1500 Assessment Review .......571-2391 Board of Elections ..........571-2411 Bus Information .............542-0100 Civil Service ....................572-1873 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 .........571-6636 Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction .......................227-7007 District Attorney .............571-3800 Economic Development .572-1915 Film Commission ...........572-0012 Fire Commission ............572-1000 Health Department ........227-9697 Housing & Intergov. Affairs ..............572-1915 Human Resources ..........571-4246 Human Rights Commission ...................571-3663 Investigations .................571-0533 Leg. Budget Review Office .................571-6296

Management and Budget Office .................571-4273 Medical Center ..............572-0123 Medical Examiner ..........572-6400 Mental Health ................227-7057 Minority Affairs ..............571-6174 Parks, Recreation, Museums .......................572-0200 Planning Commission ....571-5844 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 ...........572-8452 Volunteer Services ..........572-8452 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 Democrat Laura Gillen — and a six-member Town Council. The six council members are elected from one of six districts. The supervisor has a two-year 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 Laura Gillen ...................812-3260 Bruce Blakeman .............812-3523 Anthony D’Esposito .......812-3242 Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin Jr. .........................538-1500 Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana .....489-5000 x3046 Town Attorney ...............489-5000 Animal Shelter ...............785-5220 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission 489-5000 Comptroller ....................489-5000 Conservation and Waterways .....................431-9200 Highway Department .....489-5000 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 ...............378-8484 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors.......................378-2200 Senior Enrichment ..........485-8100 Water department .........794-8300 24-hour emergency line ...............794-8181 Zoning Board of Appeals ......................489-5000

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Lynbrook Village Board of Trustees

Alan Beach Mayor

Hilary Becker

Michael Hawxhurst

Deputy Mayor

Trustee

Ann Marie Reardon Trustee

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Robert Boccio Trustee

East Rockaway Village Board of Trustees

Bruno Romano Mayor

Theresa Gaffney Deputy Mayor

Richard Bilello

Gordon Fox

Trustee

TOWN

Trustee

Steven Fried 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 • lgillen@tohmail.org

One Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3242 • adesposito@tohmail.org

Laura Gillen (D)

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)

Denise Ford (R)

cont'd

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

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

STATE

COUNTY

Nassau County Comptroller

Nassau County Legislator - District 6

Governor

Andrew M. Cuomo (D)

NYS State Capitol Building

Albany, N.Y. 12224

State Senator - 9th District

Todd Kaminsky (D)

55 Front St., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 New York State Senate Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3401 kaminsky@nysenate.gov

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

United States Senator

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

State Assembly - District 21

United States Representative Fourth District

100 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563 (516) 561-8216 New York State Assembly Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-4656 curranb@nyassembly.gov

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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Greetings from the

Chamber of CommerCe Dear businesses, residents and friends,

Lynbrook is open for business!

T

he Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with village officials, has embarked on a tremendous undertaking — the renovation and restoration of our beautiful village. With the Carol A. Burak opening of Regal Cinemas 13, we see an upward swing of people bustling about the downtown area, either shopping or dining out with their families. This facility has modernized Lynbrook and has brought us in to the 21st century.

Just walk along Atlantic Avenue and you will hear the sweet sound of music being piped into the area from midday until the early evening. The village has also applied for a downtown revitalization initiative grant, which would provide Lynbrook the opportunity to enhance and grow its economic development. Many properties are being studied for renovation and/or refurbishing, which will modernize the business community.

One very big plus for our village is that we are a transportation hub, with the Long Island Rail Road close by and Manhattan just 30 minutes away by rail.

Greis Veterans Memorial Park is also being studied to make it more family-friendly and will give our young people more access to sports and fun activities.

Yes, Lynbrook is open for business, and we encourage everyone to live, work and play in this fabulous community. To coin an old expression, “Lynbrook is the Village that leads the way!”

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Lynbrook Chamber Of Commerce Accounting Services AVMDeMars CPA, PC Shirish Mohile 275 Hillside Ave. Williston Park,11596 (516) 248-9100

U.S. Lumber & Supply Michael Alter 8 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 812-8456 opaeek@gmail.com

shirish@avmdemars.com www.avmdemars.com

Advertising and Marketing Clear Sky Local Baldeep Chwala 127A Sunrise Highway Freeport,11520 (516) 274-4429

scwhala@clearwskylocal.com

Corporate Specialties Adam Glickman 267 Adams Ave. Hewlett, 11557 (516) 705-5888

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Richner Communications Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, 11530 (516) 569-4000 x250 www.liherald.com

Air Conditioning/ Heating Carefree Air Ray Mohler 199 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-2848

mohler@carefreeair.com www.carefreeair.com

Rightway Air Conditioning Chris 320 Hendrickson Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 Apparel Mixology Clothing Company Jonathan Shapiro 43 Broadway Lynbrook, 11563 jon@mixology.com

Mur-Lees Mens & Boys Wear Harry Levitt 24 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516)-599-7777

hle6275738@aol.com

Architects Carman Dunne Architects John Toscano 1 Lakeview Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-4873 jjt@carman-dunne.com

Williams Fence Co. Peter Williams 161 Denton Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 561-5800 Jay C. Bass/Herald

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce and board of trustees host many ribbon cuttings throughout the year. Above, the grand opening of Mixology was celebrated in April.

Assisted Living/ Retirement Atria Lynbrook Lorissa Kostal 100 Peninsula Blvd.

Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 596-2700

Auto Body/ Collision and Repair Bob’s Auto Body Robert D’Urso 168A Horton Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 593-2689

Lorissakostral@atriaseniorliving.com

Bobsautobody1@optonline.net

Atria Tanglewood Kathleen Johannsen 125 Ocean Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516)-256-0088

Celebrity Chase Collision Michael Manning 191 Earle Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-0920

Kathleen.Johannsen@ atriaseniorliving.com www.AtriaTanglewood.com

Bristal at Lynbrook John Giordano 8 Freer St. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 593-2424

jgiordano@thebristal.com

Sunrise at North Lynbrook Maria Bongiorno-Gaertner 53 Franklin Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 596-4683 Northlynbrook.dos2@ sunriseseniorliving.com

Attorneys Law Office of Bruce Hafner Bruce Haffner, Esq 14 St. James Place Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-5656 hafnerlaw@verizon.net

Law Office of Elliot Schlissel Elliot Schlissel 479 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 568-4633 Law Office of William McLaughlin William McLaughlin, Esq. 81 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-6000 wjmfirelaw@aol.com

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Father and Son Auto Corp.

Eric/Mark Tichian 170 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-8666

Fatherandsonauto@yahoo.com

Automotive Dealers Crown Ford Chris Anderson 420 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-0600 canderson1366@gmail.com www.crownfordonline.com

Beauty Services Earthtones Salon Carolann Basile 148 Hendrickson Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 823-0386

earthtonessalon@gmail.com

Trilogy Hair Salon Lenore Grasso 42 Lincoln Place Lynbrook,11563 (516) 593-6400 Computer Websites Chrein.comLLC Lloyd Chrein 30 Sunset Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 812-9314 lc@chrein.com

Construction/ Home Improvement The Kitchen Loft Stephen Wangel 185 Merrick Road. Suite 2-B Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-5946

Sunrise Infinity LLC John LaSala 843 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook,11563 (516) 536-9000

Steve@StephenWangel.com

Banks Citi Group Michael Davies SVP Operational Risk Management (347) 648-4791

Lanzelloremodeling@gmail.com

JohnL@titanmotorgroup.com

MichaelJ.Davies@citi.com

Sterling Bank Denise Rogers 360 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 887-3100

Drogerssterlingbank.com wwwsterlingbank.com

Lanzello Remodeling Brian Lanzello 138 Prospect Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 612-2151

R.A. Krendel Contracting Robert Krendel 157 Hempstead Ave. Suite 2A Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-8460

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Triton Exterior Cleaning 240 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-4663 linda@tritoncleaning.com

WilliamsFenceCompany@ gmail.com

Digital Community Wallet Cinch Lori Berger 2 Endo Blvd.

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Dog Grooming Precious Paws and Claws Elena Vlismas 496 Merrick Road Lynbrook,11563 (516) 341-7699 ppcgrooming.com

Shake A Paw Puppies Marc Jacobs 1 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 825-7077 shakeapawlynbrook@ optonline.net

Dry Cleaners Atlantic Ave. Laundromat Kervern Louissant 158 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (718) 938-1368 admin@aalaundromat.com Jami’s Cleaners Diego Mancilla 240 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-9022 jami@yahoo.com

Entertainment Collectors Coins & Jewelry 393C Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, 11563 Jason (516) 341-7355 Jason@collectorsbuy/sell.com

Habana Hut Station Martin Garelick 45C Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 887-9500

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Antaeus DJ Services Douglas Yadanza 16 Lynbrook Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 887-6740 antaeusdj@msn.com

Night Fever DJ Anthony Conigliaro 637 Scranton Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 561-5126 www.nightfeverdj.com

Exterminators Allways Exterminating Company Howard Ryder 315 Denton Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-7674 clordane@aol.com74

Arrow Exterminating Company Bernard Stegman 289 Broadway Lynbrook,11563 (516) 593-7770

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Financial Services Donald Janonis Financial Consultant 63 Oak St. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 593-0582 Donald.Janonis@gmail.com

Araneo Tax Agency James Arneo 88C Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 214-0612

araneojames@gmail.com

Florists Stefan’s Florist James 336 Pearsall Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 239-2402 Fund Raising Next Generation Fund Raising Tim Healy 524 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 561-0157 Tphealy@aol.com

Funeral Homes Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home Michael Grant 34 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-3600 Flinchandbruns@aol.com

Perry’s Funeral Home Ken Lysak 118 Union Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-5400 nbalma@aol.com

Furniture The Rustic Loft 420 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, 11563 Leo Cacciatore (516) 537-3262

therusticloft@gmail.com

Gift Shops Celebrations Lyn Gift Shop William Gaylor Alan Patel 11 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-6500 lyngifts@yahoo.com www.lyngift.com

Hardware/ Housewares Miller’s Housewares Stu/Michael Neufeld 40 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-1336

Millerslynbrook@aol.com www.millerslynbrook.com

Health Services/Clubs Corrective Health & Wellness Dr. David Hecht 498 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 825-7100 doctorhecht@aol.com

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing Denise Walsh 243 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 599-2744

dwalsh@lynbrootherapyandnursing.com

Phoenix Medical Equipment Seth 176 Merrick Road Lynbrook,11563 (516) 256-0008 Peak Performance P.T. Maria Ponzio 225 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 887-8384 info@peakptfit.com

Proficient Sports Training Donny Brady 148 Vincent Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 612-9780 info@proficientsportstraining.com

Sara Companion Home Care Genine Iadevaio 201-09 E. Merrick Road Valley Stream, 11580 516837-3388 elleng@saracompanions.com

Sound Audiology Comprehensive Audiology Dr. Esther Fogel 261 Broadway Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 750-1459

info@comprehensive audiology.com

Dr. Donna Rubino Dr.Claire Villanueva 215 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 224-7588

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Mercy Medical Center 1000 North Village Ave. Rockville Center, 11570 Temra Taylor (516) 705-2525

mercymedicalcenter@chsli.org

South Nassau Communities Hosp.

Gail Carlin One Healthy Highway Oceanside, 11572 (516) 377-5270 gail.carlin@snch.org www.southnassau.org

Zen & Wellness LLC Evelyn Keohane 192 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 499-9787

evelyn@zenandwellness.com

Insurance Allstate Susan Musella Pollizzi 99A Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 596-9500

State Farm Insurance Agency Peter Kelly 349 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-5400 Umanoff Boyer Agency Terry Boyer 151 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 872-8000

Per Sempre Ladies Lodge 2344A Eleanor Jobbagy 381 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook,11563 (516) 599-2945

Jewelry Unicorn Jewels Elizabeth Sclafani 29 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 599-1979

persemprelodge@optonline.net www.nysosia.org/persempre

Boyert@nationjwide.com

unicornjewels@verizon.net

Liquor Store Cappy’s Wines & Liquor Timothy Burns 670 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 256-0444 Joey@aol.com

Home Wine Tasting HQ Jason Kaplan 35 Jarvis Place Lynbrook, 11563 (917) 509-8320

jason@homewinetastinghq.com

Locksmiths South Nassau Locksmiths Stuart Silvers 105 Burtis Street Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 678-6947 Marketing/ Consultation Clip Results, Inc. John Hajisava 520 Franklin Ave. Garden City, 11530 (917) 509-8320

jhavisava@clipresults.com

Bender Insurance Chris Iovino 365 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, 11797 (516) 622-4637

Organizations Historical Society of ER/Lynbrook Patricia Sympson P. O. Box 351 East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 593-5791

Brian Kutayiah Agency Brian Kutayiah 188 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 218-6828

Lynbrook Little League Michael Solow 25 Clark Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 887-2626

susanmp@allstate.com

ciovino@benderins.com

Briankutajiah@allstate.com

NGL Insurance Group Jeffrey Greenfield 112 Merrick Road Lynbrook,11563 (516) 599-1100 jeffg@nglgroup.com www.nglgroup.com

madelinevp@aol.com www.HSERL.com

LynbrookLL@aol.com

Lynbrook PBA Lt. Joseph Cipolla P. O. Box 509 Lynbrook,11563 (516) 599-3300

LYNPBA@aol.com www.lynbrookpba.org

ejobbagy@optonline.net

Per Sempre Lodge #2344 Joseph Chiavarano 381 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-9889 Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 William Marinaccio 72 Oak St. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 599-4877 duke4@optonline.net

Photography/Video Home Video Editing William Albergo 708 Cypress Drive Franklin Square, 11010 (516) 485-2700 editsvc@aol.com

Perfect Photo George McClosky 25 Clark Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-5111 kfmpl@verizon.net

Plumbing Supplies/ Services C & L Plumbing Supply Inc. Barry Kornblum 196 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 596-6655 gkornhoyt@aol.com

Mako Plumbing & Heating Inc. Richard Gazzola 17 Maple Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 285-9879

office@makoplumbing.com www.makoPlumbing.com

Printing LMN Printing Co., Inc. Noreen Carro 23 West Merrick Road Valley Stream, 11580 (516) 285-8526

Noreen@LMNprinting.com www.LMNprinting.com

PGS Printing and Graphics Services Glenn Pollack 536 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-0040

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Lynbrook Chamber Of Commerce Sweet Peace Bake Shop Allison Shapiro 26A Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 596-CAKE

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Richner Printing Services Lou Corradino 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, 11530 (516) 569-4000

chefashapiro@gmail.com

Vincent’s Restaurant & Catering/Carvel Joe Carusone 14 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-1204

www.richnerprinting.com

Sterling Pierce Printers William Burke 395 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 593-1170

JNC191@gmail.com www.vincentslynbrook.com

bburke@sterlingpierce.com www.sterlingpierce.com

Professional Services Maid Pro Chad Adams 226 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 453-2720

Cadams@maidpro.com

Val Executive Resource Group Tony Palumbo 80 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 764-9000

info@val-group.com

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At the annual Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony and installation of officers and directors in January, business owners Barry Kornblum, left, Joan Kornblum, Allison Shapiro Winterton and James McQuade were honored.

LaRosa Realty New York Charles D’Agostino 70 Sunrise Drive Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 721-8885 CJDagostino@gmail.com

Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Blvd., Garden Cirty (516) 569-4000 x 250

Next Level Real Estate New York Robert LaBarbera 192A Hempstead, 11563 (516) 688-3583

Newsday Media Group Sandy Hindin 235 Pinelawn Road Melville, NY 11747 (631) 843-2160

Washington Equities David O’Neill 110 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 250-4559

PrimeTime Lynbrook/East Rockaway Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Blvd., Garden Cirty (516) 569-4000 x 250

Zelman Realty & Construction Gary Zelman P. O. Box 547 Woodbury, 11797 (516) 367-2550

Publications

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Shindin@newsday.com www.newsday.com

Robert@nlreny.com

Doneill215@gmail.com

www.liprimetime.com

Gary@zelmanrealty.com

XpressCoups of Lynbrook/East Rockaway Ellen Reynolds 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City (516) 569-4000 x268

Restaurants/ Catering/Food Stores Be Greek Peter Belesis 323 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 837-3121

ereynolds@liherald.com

Real Estate Becker Realty Services Hilary Becker 34 Forest Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 887-0677

Hilarybecker7@yahoo.com www.beckerrealestate.com

Harrontine Corp Harold Reese 74 Whitehall Rd. Rockville Center, 11570 (516) 868-5659 Reeseharold@yahoo.com

Brown Bag It Catering LLC Matt Duch 32 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 300-3860

Brownbagitgourmet catering@ gmail.com

Burger Bandit Lynbrook Ryan Shaschnow 2 Broadway Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-4015 info@burgerbandit.com

Carvel Joseph Carusone 5 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-1204

JNC191@gmail.com www.tinyurl.com/nsows8f

44 Taphouse Inc. Craft Kitchen Anthony Geraci 44 Stauderman Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 341-2547 TTGeraci@aol.com Craftlynbrook.com

F & L Deli & Catering Larry Mastropop Frank Sorrentino 38 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 599-6098 lawranger@aol.com

Il Luogo Mr. Joelle 159 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 837-9015 Key Foods (Quick Pick Foods) Steven Kaufman 399 Ocean Ave. Rockville Centre, 11570 (718) 296-8203

Livorno Ristorante Nick Cobic 79 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 439-4881

livornolynbrook@gmail.com

Lynbrook Deli and Catering Ronnie Anderson 439 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 593-1661 Kim922@verizon.net

Lynbrook Diner Tony and Nick 401 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook,11563 (516) 593-6500 Lynbrook Eats Spiro 245 Merrick Road Lynbrook,11563 (516) 887-4932

Lynbrookeatsdiner.com

McQuades Neighborhood Grill James McQuade 275 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 256-2820 McQuades Neighborhoodgrill.com

store444@pickquickfoods.com

Pearsall’s Station Brian Fern 479 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook,11563 (718) 557-5001

Lava Grill Young Yoon 47 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 500-2140

River Mill Frank Pignataro 100 Ocean Ave. Lynbrook,11563 (516) 599-2700

contact@lavagrill.com

brian@pearsallstation.com www.pearsallstation.com

rivermilllynbrook.com

Safety Health Regulatory Consolidated Risk Management Robert Miata 194 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 481-1900

Bob@consolidatedrisk.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 Mr. Persaud 484 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 872-5977 officemgr@lynbrookmusicinstruction.com

Magnolia Dance Academy Kim LoPiccolo 68 Merrick Road Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 594-9745 info@magnoliadance.com

Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. Kevin Harrington 34 Forest Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 284-7553

kfmplaza@verizon.net

Ryu’s Martial Arts Kim 75 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, 11563 (516) 596-2444 ryutkd@yahoo.com

School of Rock Monica Rubin 197 North Long Beach Road Rockville Centre, 11570 (516) 599-5909

mrubin@schoolofrock.com www.rockvillecentre. schoolofrock.com

Teaching God’s timeless truths in the 21st century.

Our congregation is a healthy blend of people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures united by our love for Jesus Christ and desire to know and serve Him better. We understand that people do not need more empty religious tradition or ritual, but a real growing relationship with God. Would you like to discover how to have a growing, vibrant, lifelong relationship with God… Stop in some Sunday Morning.

Teaching God’s timeless truths in the 21st century.

Our congregation is a healthy blend of people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures united by our love for Jesus Christ and desire to know and serve Him better. We understand that people do not need more empty religious tradition or ritual, but a real growing relationship with God. Would you like to discover how to have a growing, vibrant, lifelong relationship with God… Stop in some Sunday Morning.

225 Earle Avenue, Lynbrook, New York 11563 | (516) 599-9402 | Fax (516) 612-4827 lynbrookbaptist.org

office@lynbrookbaptist.org

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South Nassau Is the Only Hospital in New York State Recognized by Healthgrades * For Excellence in All Five Categories of Women’s Health Care ®

South Nassau is proud to be the only hospital in New York to be recognized by Healthgrades with five top awards for women’s care: • Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award** • C-Section Delivery Five-Star • Vaginal Delivery Five-Star • Gynecologic Procedures Five-Star • Hysterectomy Five-Star

*Healthgrades is an independent national rating organization and a leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions about physicians and hospitals. **Patients treated in recipient hospitals have, on average, a 46.3 percent lower risk of experiencing a complication.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU or visit southnassau.org/womenshealth.

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CONTRACTING, INC. LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR

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