Living In Lynbrook and East Rockaway 2023

Congratulations to our Mount Sinai South Nassau 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors!

Our doctors were peer-nominated and selected based on extensive research, careful review and screening conducted by Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team. Nationally, only 7% of more than 850,000 practicing doctors in the United States earned Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” designation this year.

Ann Buhl, MD Director, Gynecologic Oncology

Rajiv Datta, MD Department Chair, Surgery Director, Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center Director, Surgical Oncology/ Head & Neck

Steven Harris, MD Urology

Jay Itzkowitz, MD Department Chair, Emergency Services

Carlos MontoyaIraheta, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Matthew Rifkin, MD Department Chair, Radiology

Neil Soskel, DO Family Medicine

Alan Garely, MD Department Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Urogynecology

Sherry Megalla, MD Cardiology

Stuart Richner

We are pleased to present our annual Living In Lynbrook & East Rockaway, a special supplement to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald.

Those of us who live here know Lynbrook and East Rockaway are wonderful, diverse communities with rich histories. Our annual guide is a testament to their post-pandemic resurgence. Not only does it include vital information about Lynbrook and East Rockaway, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of both villages.

Think of Living In Lynbrook & East Rockaway as an “owner’s manual” to these villages, for newcomers and longtime residents alike. As you’ll see in these pages, there’s an amazingly rich social fabric here. An abundance of services and organizations are available to residents. No matter what your interests, age, religion or needs, these communities have much to offer.

Lynbrook and East Rockaway continue to thrive. Lynbrook remains laserfocused on downtown revitalization. The development of the former Mangrove Feather factory building into a 210-unit apartment complex is rapidly moving along, thanks to Mayor Alan Beach and the entire Village Board. This project will be a tremendous benefit to the community. As Mayor Beach said in a Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald story when the project was announced, “How could it not be good for our village?”

Village officials have worked diligently with the chamber to bring new and unique specialty businesses into downtown and to increase foot traffic. Among these efforts, the chamber of commerce has brought back its popular car show on Thursday nights throughout the summer, and it has been extremely beneficial for local businesses — especially our restaurants.

East Rockaway has demonstrated its resiliency through the recovery with improvements to its waterfront, downtown, schools and residential areas. Bay Park attracts families to the waterfront, with so many activities for all ages to enjoy, including golf.  The village’s Hewlett Point Beach Club is another great local spot that’s enjoying a resurgence since its revitalization. Residents flock there to enjoy the pools, beach and to grab a bite to eat.

Living In Lynbrook & East Rockaway is published in cooperation with the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chamber’s official publication.

We hope that you find this edition useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 52 weeks per year.

Be well and be safe.

Stuart Richner Publisher

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Mayor's Message

Greetings from the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway

The Village Board and I have another exciting year filled with an abundance of events and lots of new and existing programs from toddlers to seniors.

Our recreation department provides a variety of programs for toddlers and Pre-K, all at a reasonable price. In addition to children’s programming, we also offer art classes and craft projects throughout the year. We will also host the annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 23-25, featuring authentic German food, rides, games, entertainment, and various Oktoberfest beers.

Try not to miss this fun-filled weekend at the waterfront with something for the whole family. Our senior programming includes a bus to take our seniors shopping once a week with door-to-door service. If you are a resident in the village, you can sign up by calling Village Hall at (516) 887-6300.

The senior center is an active place with many different activities throughout the week. Contact recreation for more information at (516) 341-0996.

Watch for our announcements for free Concerts in the Park, sponsored by the village. Bring a chair, and enjoy the music. This is a great evening, and we look forward to seeing you there.

The Village Board is also proud to hold our annual

Spooky House and Santa’s Workshop events. The Grist Mill Museum is a wonderful asset that is housed in Memorial Park. We utilize this special gem for the Halloween Spooky House, which includes some scary and not-so-scary things to do.

The East Rockaway Library participates by having a Halloween reading for young children and the older, more adventurous children can enjoy the haunted Grist Mill. For the holidays, we also have a Menorah lighting, Blessing of the Creche and of course, our annual Santa’s Workshop, where you can come with the kids and have them ask Santa for things from their Christmas list.

Neighbors can bring a camera and take pictures of the children with Santa in the beautifully decorated workshop, which is also part of the Grist Mill Museum.

If you enjoy a small-town fair, you will love the Huckleberry Frolic, which is a fundraiser for the maintenance and upkeep of the Grist Mill Museum. There are rides, a petting zoo, food, and lots of local entertainment, along with loads of vendors. This wonderful tradition has been held each year for the past 53 years a special hometown event filled with community-minded people there to help preserve the museum.

We hope you'll enjoy some of these events in the coming year, and look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Gordon Fox Mayor

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The Easter Bunny with East Rockaway deputy mayor Bruno Romano, left, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, East Rockaway mayor Gordon J. Fox, and East Rockaway trustee Frank Passanisi.

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Mayor's Message

As your mayor, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook and all we have to offer. Our village of nearly 20,000 residents is situated with quick and easy access to the hustle and bustle of New York City and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, while living in a small-town environment where neighbors help neighbors, old established trees line our historic residential blocks, and families establish roots over many generations.

Lynbrook is consistently ranked as one of the safest municipalities in New York state, which is a testament to how residents look out for each other and the hard work of our first responders, including our village police and fire departments.

Lynbrook’s residential neighborhoods are noted for retaining a distinct “pre-war” architecture of beautiful homes, including Tudors, Colonials, Cape Cods, and Craftsman-style homes many of which have been renovated and expanded to meet the needs of the present day, while maintaining their historic character.

The Lynbrook building department plays an important role in ensuring all construction and buildings within the village meet safety requirements, while our architectural review board

is committed to ensuring our village retains its beautiful character. Our public works department is committed to maintaining and enhancing the lives of our residents through road and infrastructure maintenance, ornamental plantings, trash pickup, and much more.

The recreation center at Greis Park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year for all ages, including sports, classes, clubs and events. The village pool is a destination for many during the warm summer months, and a new turf field, providing a big stage for local sporting events, now also anchors the complex. The grounds also host many events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest, the Lynbrook Carnival, and charity events.

We have a vibrant and robust business community providing a multitude of goods and services for our residents along the downtown corridor and beyond. Many vacant or under- used buildings have been transformed into prosperous new ventures, including a new movie theater, restaurants, coffee shops, medical facilities, luxury living spaces and more.

On behalf of the village and board of trustees, it’s my great pleasure to extend the warmest of greetings whether you are a new resident, or have been here many generations.

Sincerely,

Alan Beach Lynbrook Mayor

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, kneeling, with senior citizens and first responders at the 93rd birthday celebration of Lynbrook resident Norma Penna, seated center, at Greis Park in Lynbrook.

40 years and 14,000 hours of saying

Tim Schlameuss has spent the past 40 years and more than 14,000 hours saying thank you to the organization that nursed him back to health. His life changed when he was hit by a truck in December 1979 and underwent months of rehabilitation at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. He’s been volunteering there as an expression of gratitude, and to support others the way he was supported.

“I think we're put on this earth to help people,” said Schlameuss, 67. “They helped me so I'm trying to help them back.”

His service in the mailroom and Spiritual Care program has earned him a reputation of being singularly friendly, patient and kind.

“Many people come into this office to sign in and out every day,” said Director of Volunteers Anne Fernandez, who has been working with Schlameuss since joining the hospital staff 10

years ago. “But Tim will always come to my door and say ‘hello, good afternoon’ and ‘how are you doing today?’ Always taking the time to greet us. He’s wonderful.”

Schlameuss regularly goes above and beyond his volunteer duties coming in early whenever the hospital needs extra help, personally delivering mail to patients, and taking on extra work for his coworkers when they need time away.

“My husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma, brain cancer, and he lived for 6 months,” said Barbara Dorfman, who has worked with Schlameuss in the mailroom since

work.

Sue Grieco/Herald photos

Photo: Tim was honored by the hospital for his decades of volunteer

2020. “Tim was able to accommodate the hours I wouldn’t be at the job. He’s a great person.

Everyone really loves him.”

On top of working in the mailroom, Schlameuss is also a Eucharistic minister for Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Spiritual Care Program providing a service for patients who can’t otherwise attend religious services.

Schlameuss’ faith, which was fostered during his upbringing in Our Lady of Peace, is the source of his belief that people’s core purpose is to help one another. When he’s not personally delivering mail or offering the Eucharist to patients, he’s caring for stray cats in the community. Plus, he always makes sure to let everyone in the hospital know the day’s weather forecast, just in case anyone is planning on an afternoon walk.

“ He is a special person he really is,” Fernandez said. "Just a pleasant person always

looking to do good and make a difference. And he certainly does every day. When he comes in, he wants to just help. There’s a smile on his face. You never see him in a bad mood.”

Schlameuss’ dedication to Mount Sinai South Nassau doesn’t come from a sense of obligation, but rather a love and appreciation for the staff that drives him to want to help.

“I don’t know why or how South Nassau attracts such nice people,” Schlameuss said. “But they are wonderful people. For 40 years, they have always been wonderful people. That’s my story.”

— Nicole Formisano

Right photo: In addition to his work in the mailroom, Tim also volunteers with the hospital’s Spiritual Care Program.

Photos courtesy Jamie Leboff Left photo: Tim became known for always greeting hospital staff and residents with a smile.

Important numbers

Lynbrook VILLAGE HALL

One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook 11563 (516) 599-8300

mayor: Alan C. Beach (516) 599-8784

Deputy mayor: Michael Hawxhurst

Village Clerk Administrator:

John Giordano (516) 599-3800, Ext. 202

EAst rockAwAy VILLAGE HALL

376 Atlantic Ave., P.O. Box 189 East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 887-6300

mayor: Gordon J. Fox

Deputy mayor: Bruno F. Romano

Village Clerk-treasurer:

Patricia Renner (516) 887-6300

Deputy Village treasurer:

Theresa Gaffney (516) 887-6300

Department of public Works superintendent:

Philip Healey (516) 599-8838

building Department superintendent:

Brian Stanton (516) 599-8828

Village Justice Court:

Hon. William J. McLaughlin (516) 599-0416

assessing Department:

Lisa Kenny (516) 593-6505

parks supervisor:

Keith Bonomo (516) 599-8000

recreation supervisor: (516) 599-8000

Deputy Clerk:

Valerie Onorato (516) 599-8300, Ext. 205

Deputy treasurer:

Darlene DiCaro (516) 599-8300, Ext. 213

administrator, budget officer:

John Giordano (516) 599-8300, Ext. 202

Village Justice:

Hon. Richard Braverman (516) 887-6312

building Department superintendent:

Jack Felbinger (516) 887-6310

emergency management manager:

James Carrigan (516) 887-6326

recreation Department:

Nancy Landerer (516) 341-0996

DpW superintendent:

Kevin Conklin (516) 887-6316

From baby carriages to crock pots and everything in between, Gifts and Gratitude, a Lynbrook and East Rockaway-based Facebook group, has given countless items to others. But the real gift, they say, is the community they formed.

East Rockaway’s Ivy Reilly was looking for a way to help the community in 2020 during the Covid lockdown when she came across “Buy Nothing” Facebook groups. The idea is: instead of throwing away something you don’t need anymore, you can give it to someone who does. Building off that, Reilly created Lynbrook/East Rockaway Gifts and Gratitude.

“People are very sensitive and sentimental,” Reilly said. “So when you can see that your item that you really don't want to give up even though you had no use for it gets a new home, or gets a new life, it feels good.”

“We have something that someone else needs,” she added. “So it’s a service to each other in the community.”

Lisa Lucente Lehman had a baby during Covid’s peak, and received many gifts from the group.

“To become a mom during a time when a baby shower could be potentially ‘unsafe’ to gather, but still feel so much love and support, was something very special that I’ll always cherish,” she said.

Martha Joan Ramirez is a longtime member of Gifts and Gratitude, and is known for lighting up

the group by expressing her appreciation through dancing videos.

To her, the best part of the group was “the beautiful words from so many who found encouragement and appreciation in my dancing, the endless supplies of tissues and tea and homemade soups when I was sick.”

“In one of the worst times for many of us in 2020, I found friendships, belonging, community, purpose, and even livelihood,” she added.

What makes the group unique is the emphasis on gratitude. Where other groups with similar concepts feel impersonal and transactional, Gifts

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Top photo: Shaun Lazar, group founder Ivy Reilly, and Catherine Everett have not only found new items through the Facebook group, but new friendships as well.

Bottom photo: Patrice Martinez received a potted plant from Shaun Lazar. The group exchanges plants, furniture, and everything in between.

How a Facebook group became a community

and Gratitude aims to cultivate a warm and friendly community.

A simple “hi” and a “thank you” makes all the difference, Reilly said. But even more valued than the items people receive is the friendships members have found within the group.

“We want to bridge the gap in the community where we are all living busy lives, and may not really know each other,” she said. “Personally, I speak to a number of people in the community now that I never would have known any other way. And I’m better for it.”

People began recognizing one another outside of the group at supermarkets, at school events, at the library, and realized they truly are neighbors. Some would even go out of their way to look through their storage to find something else to give away, and make another new friend. Others simply enjoy reading the positivity and interactions of the group. Reilly recently made a post and asked people to share the best gift they’ve received in the community.

“The best gift for me was finding this group,” said Vickie Ellie Fuller, adding she loves seeing the positive interactions among people. “It is so rare to find so much love and caring in one place.”

To join the group, go to “Lynbrook/East Rockaway Gifts and Gratitude” on Facebook.

— Nicole Formisano

Top photo: Catherine Everett and her son C.J. gave their basketball hoop to Michelle Tripi and her son Cole. The Gifts & Gratitude group gives community members a way to make new friendships. Bottom photo: Cole Tripi gets to use a new basketball hoop, while C.J. Everett gets to see his well-loved item find a new home.

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun! There’s something for everyone in East Rockaway and Lynbrook. businesses

lynbrook Chamber of Commerce

President: Polly Talbott

P.O Box 624, Lynbrook 11563

(516) 242-4649

Email: lynbrookcoc@gmail.com

LynbrookUSA.com

Civic

b ay Park Civic Property

Owners a ssociation

P.O. Box 82

East Rockaway 11518

(516) 312-9866

Email: bayparkcivic@gmail.com

Historical

t he Historical s ociety of East rockaway & lynbrook

P.O. Box 351

East Rockaway 11518

(516) 887-9094

President: Frank M. Torre

Family

Mothers Center of s W nassau inc. (516) 888-6262

MothersCenter.wixsite.com/mcswn

Fraternal

Knights of Columbus/st. Mary’s Maris Stella Council No. 2228

78 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook 11563 (516) 887-2228

new York 1 Elks l odge

57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook 11563 (516) 599-1515

NYElks1.org

Email: nyelks1@verizon.net

t he Per s empre l odge, Order s ons of i taly 2344

381 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook 11563

(516) 599-2945

persemprelodge@optonline.net

t he a ncient Order of Hibernians Division 14

VFW Hall, 235 Merrick Road., Lynbrook 11563

(516) 546-3451

lynbrook Police

b enevolent a ssociation

P.O. Box 509

Lynbrook 11563

(516) 418-3399

Members of the Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook and East Rockaway village officials celebrated National Historic Marker Day on April 28 at the Talfor Memorial Boat Basin on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway.

Political

nassau County Conservative Party

1 Sydney St., Plainview 11803

(516) 433-8568

NassauCountyConservativeParty.com

nassau County

Democratic Committee

100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 115 Garden City 11530

(516) 294-3366

NassauCountyDems.com

nassau County

republican Committee

164 Post Ave.

Westbury 11590 (516) 334-5800

l eague of Women Voters

P.O. Box 221

Port Washington 11510 (516) 431-1628

Veterans

a merican l egion Post no. 958/

l adies auxiliary

71 Main St.

East Rockaway 11518

(516) 599-9580

Disabled a merican Veterans

162 Atlantic Ave.

Lynbrook 11563

(516) 887-7100

VFW Howard l athrop Post 2307

235 Merrick Road

Lynbrook 11563

(516) 594-2307

VFW robert F. garrison Post 3350

164 Main St., East Rockaway 11518

(516) 887-8170

East rockaway raiders athletic a ssociation

(516) 582-2187

Email: aserraiders@aol.com

East rockaway recreation Center

17 John St. East Rockaway 11518

(516) 341-0996

lynbrook recreation Center

Greis Memorial Park

55 Wilbur St.

Lynbrook 11563

(516) 599-8000

girl s couts of nassau County

110 Ring Road W. Garden City 11520

GNSC.org

lynbrook/East rockaway little l eague

P.O. Box 865

Lynbrook 11563

(516) 887-2626

Email: Lynbrookll@aol. LynbrookLittleLeague.com

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is dedicated to giving back

He’s a published author, a philanthropist, a mental health and anti-bullying advocate. No, it’s not a fictional superhero — it’s 10-year-old Joseph Petraro.

“The happiest people are the most successful people,” Joseph said. “The things they do will always come back to them.”

Joseph’s good deeds are nearly too many to count. He’s raised money for a well in Nigeria, St. Raymond’s R.C. Church, and a GoFundMe campaign for organ donor activist Taylor Clarke.

Joseph helps people not only through fundraisers, but also by being a good friend. Joseph and his “adoptive grandma,” Caroline Manna, were friends for years despite a roughly 90-year age difference. He

continued to visit her regularly, and Joseph spent Caroline’s 100th birthday with her a couple months ago shortly before she died.

Joseph also befriended Jane Marczewski, a singer-songwriter known as Nightbirde who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Inspired by her performance on the television show “America’s Got Talent,” Joseph reached out on social media and they became good friends. Joseph brought joy and positivity to Jane’s life, and he says Jane helped him with “kid stuff.”

The two remained friends until Jane died in February 2022. Instead of gifts for his birthday, Joseph asked loved ones to donate to the Nightbirde Foundation organized by Jane’s family. He continues to donate regularly, and has raised over $1,000 for the organization to help women battle breast cancer.

Joseph said this is one of his proudest accomplishments because his friendship with Jane,

Courtesy Annie Petraro

Photo: Joe continues to regularly raise money for the Nightbirde foundation.

and because it was one of his most successful fundraisers. Jane’s family even flew out to New York to meet Joseph and work with him on his sweetest project yet: a doughnut fundraiser. Joseph is working with Doughology in Lynbrook, and designed a specialty doughnut himself. Proceeds benefit the Nightbirde foundation.

Joseph has also published two books, one called “Buddy, My Best Friend, Moves To A Place Called Heaven.” The book helped him process his feelings about his dog dying. His book “Pumpkin Man vs. Boogie Man” is about overcoming bullying by using the power of kindness (and, when necessary, karate.) Having dealt with bullying himself, anti-bullying is a cause close to Joseph’s heart.

“It’s inspiring to me,” Joseph’s mother Annie said. “He’s been through own stuff and takes all that adversity, takes the good out of a bad situation, to give it all back to others.”

Joseph is one of the representatives of New York’s BeStrong program, which works to prevent suicide and aid kids who are struggling with their mental health. He’s also created his very own campaign called Be Kind, with a social media hashtag #JoesBeKindCampaign, to encourage kids to be kind to each other.

Joseph said that the best way to promote kindness is to include others. That’s the

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Photos courtesy Annie Petraro

Top photo: Joe sells popcorn to support Boy Scout Pack 84. It’s one of the many causes he fundraises for. Tim Baker/Herald photos

Bottom photo: Joe regularly visits Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing, where he first met Caroline. He continues to visit her roommate, Cornelia Mason.

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inspiration for his most recent project “Hoops for Inclusion,” a basketball event that is accessible to kids with different abilities, including those in wheelchairs.

With people like Joseph leading the next generation, a better world doesn’t’t seem so far away. He said that to get there, all we need is a bit of kindness and imagination.

“That’s why I do what I do,” Joseph said in a follow-up email. “I just think if we are all kind to each other it can have a ripple effect. If we all include each other and make someone smile, it can make the difference in someone’s world.”

To donate to the Nightbirde foundation, visit NightbirdeFoundation.org. To keep up with Joe’s projects, follow him on @ JoeTheGamer on Instagram, @JoeTheGamerNY on YouTube, or visit JoeTheGamer.com.

— Nicole Formisano

Photos courtesy Annie Petraro

Top photo: Joe signs copies of his books. He became a published author at only 7 years old.

Bottom photo: Joe’s good deeds are so impressive that he was honored by Councilwoman Laura Ryder and the Town of Hempstead.

That Meets & Exceeds Your Expectations

A REVITALIZING REHABILITATION ENVIRONMENT

That Meets & Exceeds Your Expectations

That Meets & Exceeds Your Expectations

For over 40 years, The Grand Pavilion has served the community’s subacute rehabilitation and longterm care needs with distinction.

Today, The Grand Pavilion is a stateof-the-art rehabilitation environment where you are assured a paradigm of comfort-enhancing amenities and customized therapies under the direction of leading physicians.

• Subacute Care

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For over 40 years, The Grand Pavilion has served the community’s subacute rehabilitation and longterm care needs with distinction. Today, The Grand Pavilion is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation environment where you are assured a paradigm of comfort-enhancing amenities and customized therapies under the direction of leading physicians.

For over 40 years, The Grand Pavilion has served the community’s subacute rehabilitation and longterm care needs with distinction. Today, The Grand Pavilion is a stateof-the-art rehabilitation environment where you are assured a paradigm of comfort-enhancing amenities and customized therapies under the direction of leading physicians.

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Our Lady of Peace is here for Lynbrook

Christianity asks people to give freely, and that’s exactly what the parish administration and volunteers of Our Lady of Peace are here to do. Between their food pantry, employment services, bereavement support, and English classes, their goal is to help the people of Lynbrook in every stage of life.

“It’s a beautiful feeling,” said Sister Barbara Faber, who has been with Our Lady of Peace for over 20 years and is the director of the parish social ministry. “Because we feel that we’re making their road a little bit easier.”

The church’s food pantry has been serving the community for decades by providing support for individuals and families who don’t have the resources to put food on the table. Our Lady of Peace works with Temple Am Echad, which is also in Lynbrook, and other places of worship to provide meals both non-perishables and homemade to those in need. The parish has also started offering drive-by donations to make it easier for people to give to the pantry, as well as no-contact food pickup for those who want to maintain privacy.

Though the pantry serves all of Lynbrook, it is organized and operated by only four volunteers. Mary Bradley, the administrative assistant of the parish social ministry, said their number of volunteers used to be much higher before Covid. In her eyes, the common thread that brings these few volunteers together is a commitment to

kindness and giving back.

“Jesus always said love God, love your neighbor,” said Sister Barbara. “And he was always reaching out, especially to the vulnerable, the sick, the needy. So that's very important to us.”

Along with the food pantry, Our Lady of Peace provides a number of other services as well bereavement support with specialized counselors, employment services with professionals to help review your resume, and medical transportation services for seniors, to name a few. The way these programs help its attendees and the community

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Top photo: Juliet Laquidara, Sister Barbara Faber, administrative assistant Mary Bradley, Joanna Sansone, and Andrea Wong dedicate their time to running the food pantry.

Bottom photo: Sister Barbara Faber, who has been with Our Lady of Peace for more than 20 years and is the director of the parish social ministry.

at large is tremendous.

Many years ago, a mother, father and their baby depended on the church’s English as a Second Language services while trying to become American citizens. Now decades later, the mother and son are now both teachers, and the father works with kids who have special needs.

A woman with two young sons who was diagnosed with breast cancer endured many complications, but by using Our Lady of Peace’s emotional support and employment services, she was able to get back on her feet a few years later.

These programs give more than only skills they give people “a basis of friendship, and getting back into life,” said Bradley.

“It’s so important now, because you hear so much about loneliness and depression,” said Sister Barbara. “So groups like this, whether it be the ESL class, the employment, the bereavement group it

gives people a chance to communicate and to be with others, and know that they’re not alone.” To volunteer or to learn more about the services Our Lady of Peace provides, call (516) 599-7448 or visit OLPLynbrook.com.

— Nicole Formisano

Non-perishables are always needed at the food pantry. They also provide gift cards so people can shop for their personal needs, and the Meal In A Minute program for those who need the love and warmth of a homemade meal.

Top photo: Sister Barbara Faber and volunteer Juliet Laquidara help keep the food pantry up and running. Sister Barbara said that the common thread of all the volunteers is their dedication to kindness and giving back.

Above: Andrea Wong and Joanne Sansone are two of the small handful of volunteers who run the food pantry at Our Lady of Peace.

Lynbrook animal shelter finds

What started as a quarantine project has now helped nearly 400 cats and dogs find their forever homes.

After graduating college in 2020, Lynbrook resident Johanna Baeyens needed something to give her purpose.

“I’m usually one to always keep busy,” Baeyens said. “And I wasn’t because of the pandemic.”

And then the calls started rolling in. A lifelong animal lover, Baeyens received calls from family members who were finding stray kittens and didn’t know what to do with them. With so many shelters closed, she took it upon herself to make sure the strays got the care they needed.

“I started taking them in, and I had no idea what I was doing,” Baeyens said. “So I started working with a local rescue, and they took in the kittens I fostered for them. And then after a couple months, I was like, ‘I can do this.’”

Once Baeyens gained the experience and confidence to start her own rescue, Lend-A-Paw was born. What started as just a few cats quickly became 20, and then over 100 in a matter of months. A year after its inception, Lend-A-Paw had over 200 cats. The numbers were particularly high during the height of the pandemic because so few shelters were functioning at full capacity plus, many animals had been adopted and then abandoned as

homes for rescues

‘pandemic pets’ became popular.

With more cats than available foster homes, Baeyens transformed her garage into a rescue center and safe haven for the cats. She learned about trap, neuter and release, and provided for them at a time other organizations would not.

In summer of 2021, Baeyens started taking in dogs too. She became a New Hope partner with the Animal Cares Center in Manhattan, and pulled dogs from the shelter to help match them with new homes. The vast majority of those dogs had been on ACC’s kill list now they’re with loving families.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Top photo: Volunteers with kitties looking for homes, including Lisa Hundertmark with Tom, Jill Palumbo with Clippers, Joanna Palumbo with Fred, Johanna Baeyens with Timmy Turner, Olivia Aslan with Auggie, and Alexis Brown with Mojito

Bottom photo: Lend-A-Paw cares for cats of all ages, making sure they’re well fed, well socialized, and well loved until they find a home.

“I personally keep in contact with most of our adopters,” Baeyens said. “A lot of them still keep in contact, and send me adoption photos.”

Baeyens said that seeing the happy dogs and cats with their new humans is the best part of Lend-A-Paw for both her and her volunteers. Though the job can sometimes be exhausting and emotionally draining, the fact that they’re helping these furry friends get a second chance in life makes it all worth it.

“Honestly, that’s what keeps me going,” she said. “On our Instagram, we have a cat and dog highlight which is the animals that we’ve gotten adopted and every so often I’ll look at it just to remind myself: this is why we keep doing it.”

Now Lend-A-Paw, which is funded purely by donations, has its own storefront at 3523 Weidner Ave. in Oceanside and is taking care of roughly 50 cats and dogs. Those interested in adopting,

fostering or volunteering can visit LendAPawInc.com to learn more.

— Nicole Formisano

Middle left photo: The cats’ individual needs are cared for, each being provided medical services until they get adopted. Many of the dogs and cats were rescued from a kill shelter.

Middle right photo: The Lend-A-Paw volunteers, including Alexis Brown pictured here, make sure each animal is receiving the care they deserve.

Bottom left photo: Family and friends have always known, Johanna Baeyens, with pal Georgie, as an animal lover.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

Lynbrook ViLLage board of TrusTees

easT roCkaWay ViLLage board of TrusTees

ToWn of HeMPsTead

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Don Clavin (R) One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000 donclavin@hempsteadny.gov

nassau CounTy

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

Nassau County Legislator - 4th District Denise Ford (R) 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6204

Nassau County Legislator - 6th District William Gaylor III (R) 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6206

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 (202) 224-4451

Town of Hempstead Councilwoman - 4th District

Laura Ryder (R) One Washington St. Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3252 lryder@hempsteadny.gov

Nassau County Legislator - 7th District

Howard Kopel (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6207

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 780 Third Av., Suite 2301 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430

United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

Governor Katherine Hochul (D) State Capitol Building

Albany, N.Y. 12224

(518) 474-8390

State Senate - 9th District

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R) 265 E. Merrick Road, Suite 101 Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580 (516) 766-8383

New York State Senate Legislative Office Bldg., Room 415, Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-2400

canzoneri@nysenate.gov

State Assembly - 21st District

Brian Curran (R) 74 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 561-8216

New York State Assembly Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-5801 curranb@nyassembly.gov

United States Representative 4th District

Anthony D'Esposito (R) 229 7th St., Suite 102 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008

1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

Alan Beach Mayor

Robert Boccio Trustee

Ann Marie Reardon Trustee

Michael Hawxhurst Deputy Mayor

Gordon Fox Mayor

Frank Passanisi III Trustee

Bruno Romano Deputy Mayor

Tim O'HaganTrustee

PLACES OF WORSHIP

East Rockaway Churches

Bethany Congregational Church

PastorMark J. Lukens

100 Main St.

(516) 599-5768

East Rockaway

Church of the Nazarene

Pastor Stephan Hurkens

124 Garfield Place

(516) 599-3116

St. Raymond's Roman Catholic Church

Pastor Friar Chuck Romano

263 Atlantic Ave.

(516) 593-5000

Synagogues

Hewlett-East Rockaway

Jewish Centre

Rabbi Michael Schlesinger

295 Main St.

(516) 599-2634

HERJC Religious School

(516) 599-0424

Nursery School

(516) 599-1169

Lynbrook Churches

St. John the Evangelist

Episcopal Church

49 Blake Ave.

(516) 792-6050

St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church

45 Union Place

(516) 887-1699

Hendrickson Avenue Bible Church

61 Hendrickson Ave.

(516) 599-4645

HendricksonAvenueBibleChurch.com

Lynbrook Baptist Church

Pastor Robert Walderman

225 Earle Ave.

LynbrookBaptist.org

Our Lady of Peace

Roman Catholic Church

Pastor Richard T. Stelter

25 Fowler Ave.

(516) 599-6414

Religious Education Office

(516) 593-5150

School - (516) 593-4884

St. James United Methodist Church

Paster Penny L. Gadzini

11 St James Place

(516) 599-5148

St.John's Incarnation

Lutheran Church

Pastor Alexander Kennedy

13 Blake Ave. (516) 599-0778

stjohnincarnation@gmail.com

StJohnIncarnation.org

The Vineyard Church

180 Denton Ave. (516) 678-7888

Synagogues

Temple Am EchadSouth Shore Reform Congregation

One Saperstein Plaza

(516) 593-4004

Religious School

(516) 593-4004

Courtesy Brian Grogan

Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department and Nassau County emergency personnel saluted the casket of former Fire Chief

Daniel Pignataro at his funeral Mass on July 18 at St. Raymond’s Roman Catholic Church. Pignataro died of cancer on July 13, at 46.

A MESSAGE FROM THE LYNBROOK CHAMBER PRESIDENT

Dear Neighbors,

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of our village. Our members are dedicated to improving the wonderful sense of community we all share as we work together to maintain a healthy and vibrant economic — as well as social — environment for our residents.

Our members are frequently called upon to support our many not-for-profit and charitable organizations. We give graciously, as these organizations are an important part of what makes Lynbrook a wonderful place to live, work and play.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the chambersponsored Cruise Nights this summer, frequented the Dine-Arounds, “Experienced Lynbrook,” or parked your bike at one of our chamber-donated

bike racks!

In addition to our commitment to our community, we are dedicated to supporting our members through our website, our directory, our networking events, and the various business-related workshops we conduct on a monthly basis.

A glance through our listing shows that we are a diverse group of experts from all walks of life. So much of what you need in your everyday living is offered right here at home, so we urge you to support us, too. We need, want and enjoy your business!

Our stores and restaurants are conveniently located right down the street from you! Shop local and join us as we continue to build a better and stronger business community.

Sincerely,

Polly Talbott, CCP President Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce

Courtesy Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce members gather at the 2023 Installation Dinner with local dignitaries like U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, and Lynbrook deputy mayor Michael Hawxhurst.

LYNBROOK Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Lynbrook, NY 11563 unless noted

Accountants

Finance & Insurance

Andrew Fudrini CPA P.C.

Andrew Fudrini (516) 962-9696

486 Sunrise Highway, Suite 203 Rockville Centre 11570 AFCPA-PC.com

AVMDeMars CPA PC

Shirish Mohile (516) 248-9100

275 Hillside Ave. Williston Park 11596 AVMDeMars.com

Goldgrab CPA PLLC

Shelby Goldgrab CPA (516) 908-7770

46 Stauderman Ave. GoldgrabCPA.com

Architectual Design & Building - Construction & Home Contractors

Kitchen Loft of Nassau County

Stephen Wangel (516) 599-5946

10 Union Ave. StephenWangel.com

Assisted Living - Health Care

Atria Tanglewood

Steven Lynch (516) 256-0088

125 Ocean Ave. AtriaTanglewood.com

Assisted Living - Health Care

Sunrise of North Lynbrook

Larissa Kostal (516) 596-2377

53 Franklin Ave.

The Bristal Assisted Living at Lynbrook

Lori McGuinness (516) 593-2424

8 Freer St. TheBristal.com/lynbrook

Attorneys

- Legal

Glassman Law Group

Adam Glassman

(516) 823-1800

34 Atlantic Ave., Suite 200

Law Office of Bruce Hafner

Bruce Haffner

(516) 593-5656

81 Hempstead Ave. HafnerLaw.net

Vincent L Petraro PLLC

Vincent Petraro

(212) 736-0525

34 Atlantic Ave.

Auto DealersNew and Used - Automotive

Crown Ford

Chris Andersen

(516) 599-0600

420 Merrick Road

CrownFordOnline.com

Auto Repair ShopsAutomotive

Celebrity Chase Collision

(516) 593-0920

Father and Son Auto Corp.

Anthony Cacioppo

(516) 815-2188

170 Atlantic Ave. FatherAndSonAutoCorp.com

Bakeries - Restaurants, Food & Beverages

Sweet Peace Specialty Cakes

Allison Shapiro Winterton (516) 596-2253

26A Atlantic Ave. TheSweetPeace.com

Banks & Credit UnionsFinance & Insurance

Webster Bank

Denise Rogers

(516) 887-3100

619 Sunrise Highway SNB.com

Beauty Salons & SpasPersonal Services & Care

Earthtones Salon

Carolann Basile

(516) 823-0386

148 Hendrickson Ave.

European Wax Center

Laura Gallina

(516) 417-3673

603 Sunrise Highway WaxCenter.com

Lynbrook Massage Therapy

Laurie Cassano

(516) 596-9100

94 Atlantic Ave. LynbrookMassage.com

Catering - Restaurants, Food & Beverages

Hummus Fit

Tony Mavruk

(516) 400-9526

433 Sunrise Highway

MyHummusfit.com

Chiropractors - Health Care

House of Health Chiropractic

Caitlin Brown

(516) 321-0397

185 Merrick Road, Suite 2-D HouseOfHealthLynbrook.com

Community & Civic Organizations

Historical Society of ER/Lynbrook

Madeline Pearson

(718) 593-5791

P. O. Box 351

East Rockaway 11518

HSERL.com

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335

William Marinaccio

(516) 599-4877

P.O. Box 62

Lynbrook East Rockaway Soccer Club

Carlos Ospina

P.O. Box 2

East Rockaway, NY 11518

Lynbrook Little League

Michael Solow

(516) 887-2626

P.O. Box 865

LynbrookLittleLeague.com

Lynbrook PBA

Anthony Falsitta

(516) 418-3399

P. O. Box 509

LynbrookPBAss.org

Courtesy Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Lynbrook celebrates its first responders with local dignitaries at the Chamber’s Classic Car Cruise-In.

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New York Elks Lodge 1

Don Kolman

(516) 599-1515

57 Hempstead Ave. NYElks1.org

Per Sempre Lodge 2344

Eleanor Jobaggy (516) 358-9151

64 Farnum Blvd. Franklin Square 11010

Contractors - Construction & Home Contractors

Lanzello Remodeling

Bryan Christopher Lanzello (516) 612-2151

138 Prospect Ave. Hewlett 11557

Mako Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Richard Gazola (516) 285-9879

17 Maple Ave. MakoPlumbing.com

Cooking SchoolsRestaurants, Food & Beverages

Polly Talbott's A la Carte (516) 317-2075

PollyTalbott.com

Dental - Health Care

Family Dentistry of Lynbrook

Rash Patel (516) 599-0059

95 Scranton Ave.

DentistryOfLynbrook.com

Gary S.Cohen DDS

Gary Cohen (516) 599-3112

103 Hempstead Ave.

Perfect Smile Dental Arts P.C.

Olga Kovalenko (516) 360-4256

185 Merrick Road, Suite 2-C

PerfectSmileDentalArts.com

Dry Cleaners & Laundromats - Personal Services & Care

Jami's Cleaners

Diego Mancilla (516) 599-9022

240 Hempstead Ave.

Education - Government, Education & Individuals

Ryu's Martial Arts

Kim Ryu (516) 596-2444

309 Sunrise Highway

Entertainment - Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Beatsonfilm Productions Shatek king (516) 813-8698

96 Atlantic Ave, Second Floor Beatsonfilm.com

Regal Cinemas

Neville Lewis

(516) 823-0170

321 Merrick Road

RegalCinemas.com

ExterminatorsHome & Garden

Allways Exterminating Company

Howard Ryder

(516) 599-7674

315 Denton Ave.

AllwaysExterminating.com

Financial & Investment ServicesFinance & Insurance

Westco Financial Group

James Westmacott

(516) 596-5070

77 Hempstead Ave.

Florists - Shopping & Specialty Retail

Stefan's Florist

Danae Stefanakos

(516) 239-2402

48 Rockaway Turnpike 1

Lawrence 11559

StefansFloristNY.com

Funeral & Cremation ServicesPersonal Services & Care

Flinch & Bruns

Funeral Home

Michael Grant

(516) 599-3600

34 Hempstead Ave.

Perry's Funeral Home

Alan Schneier

(516) 599-5400

118 Union Ave.

Hardware - Shopping & Specialty Retail

Miller's Housewares

Stuart Neufeld

(516) 599-1336

40 Atlantic Ave.

MillersLynbrook.com

Health Care

Comprehensive Audiology

Esther Fogel

(516) 387-4000

261 Broadway

ComprehensiveAudiology.com

Corrective Health & Wellness

Dr. David Hecht

(516) 825-7100

498 Merrick Road

HechtChiro.com

Lenox Hill Radiology

Tyler Hecht

(516) 798-4242

443 Sunrise Highway

LenoxHillRadiology.com

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing Denise Walsh

(516) 599-2744

243 Atlantic Ave.

East Rockaway 11518

LynbrookRehab.com

New York Friendly Home Care

Donielle Galucci (516) 812-0007

29 Franklin Ave.

NYFriendlyHomecare.com

Walk In Medical Center Rehab

Daren Berrios

(516) 341-7706

255 Broadway

WalkInMedicalCenterRehab.com

Home FurnishingsHome & Garden

C&L Plumbing Supply Inc.

Stephanie Kornblum-Knight

(516) 599-6655

196 Merrick Road

CandlPlumbingSupply.com

Daikin HVAC

Hunter Isnardi

(516) 644-1913

23 West Merrick Road

Valley Stream 11580 DaikinComfort.com

Hospitals & ClinicsHealth Care

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Dana Sanneman (516) 377-5270

One Healthy Highway Oceanside 11572

SouthNassau.org

The Woman's Health Pavilion

Andre Saad (516) 881-9560

42 Lincoln Place ILoveMyGYN.com

Human Resources ServicesBusiness & Professional Services

Administrative Services Only

Michela Argento (516) 394-9403

303 Merrick Road, Suite 300 ASONet.com

Checkline Brett Linzer

(917) 599-7875

175 Vincent Ave. Checkline.com

Insurance - Finance & Insurance

Geico Local Office

Melissa Matassa

(516) 881-3210

475 Sunrise Hwy

geico.com/lynbrook-matassa

NGL Insurance Group

Jeffrey Greenfield

(516) 599-1100

112 Merrick Road

NGLGroup.com

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All businesses are in Lynbrook, NY 11563 unless noted

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Simon Paston & Sons

Jacob Scheiner

381 Sunrise Highway

Fourth Floor Paston.com

Umanoff Boyer Agency

Terry Boyer (516) 872-2000

151 Atlantic Ave.

UmanoffBoyerInsurance.com

Jewelry - Shopping & Specialty Retail

Unicorn Jewels

Denise Daniels

(516) 599-1979

29 Atlantic Ave. UnicornJewelsInc.com

Moving - Real Estate, Moving & Storage

Men on the Move

Geffen Rodick (516) 589-7560

150 Crossways Drive W. Woodbury 11797

MenOnTheMove.com

Party Rentals - Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Little Balloon Cottage

AnnMarie Lubrano

(516) 233-6166

81 Grant Ave. East Rockaway 11518

Pharmacy - Health Care

Picker Pharmacy

Sayan Zachariah (516) 599-0079

18 Atlantic Ave.

Printing & Promotional ServicesAdvertising & Media

AC Graphics

Axel Cancinos (516) 341-8261

532 Merrick Road

ACGraphicsNY.com

LMN Printing Co. Inc.

Hunter Isnardi (516) 285-8526

23 West Merrick Road Valley Stream 11580

LMNPrinting.com

Lynbrook / East Rockaway Herald

Rhonda Glickman

516-569-4000, Ext. 250

2 Endo Blvd. Garden City 11530

LIHerald.com

Lynbrook Swag / Corporate Specialties

Adam Glickman (516) 705-5888

56 Main St. East Rockaway 11518

CorpSpecla.com

PGS Printing and Graphic Services

Glenn Pollack

(516) 599-0400

536 Merrick Road PGSPrinting.com

Richner Printing Services

Michael Karff

2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288 mkarff@richnerprinting.com

Public RelationsAdvertising & Media

Corbett Public Relations

William Corbett (516) 775-0435

111 South Tyson Ave. Floral Park 11001 CorbettPR.com

Real Estate ServicesReal Estate, Moving & Storage

Cpa Realty

Cory Hirsch

(516) 284-6935

273 Merrick Road

DeSantis Property Solutions

Roseann DeSantis

(631) 875-0238

25 Newton Ave.

Harrontine Realty Corp

Harold Reese (516) 574-1695

74 Whitehall Road Rockville Centre 11570

LaRosa Realty New York

Charles D'Agostino

(516) 721-8885

70 Sunrise Drive

Lisa Fava Realtor

Lisa Fava

13 Duryea Place

LisaFavaRealtor.com

Next Level Real Estate New York

Maria Lindh (516) 688-3593

192-A Hempstead Ave. NextLevelRealEstateNY.com

Restaurants - Restaurants, Food & Beverages

Craft Kitchen & Taphouse

Anthony Geraci (516) 341-0547

44 Stauderman Ave. CraftLynbrook.com

Hibachibachi

Keiji Inatome

(516) 612-0478

350 Sunrise Highway

Il Pozzo Casual Wine Bar & Kitchen

Dominic Natoli (516) 596-7870

46 Atlantic Ave.

IlPozzoWineBar.com

Livorno Ristorante

(516) 439-4881

LivornoLynbrook.com

Lynbrook Bagels

Kaitlyn Gateson

(516) 596-0917

26 Atlantic Ave.

LynbrookBagels.com

McQuade's Neighborhood Grill

James Laurelli

(516) 668-2884

275 Merrick Road

McQuadesLynbrook.com

Pearsall's Station

Brian Fern (516) 887-8384

479 Sunrise Highway PearsallStation.com

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Courtesy Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Polly Talbot, Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce president (from left), is joined by Steve Wangel, chamber executive director, and Shirish Mohile, chamber treasurer, at Cruise Night. A staple of the summer season in Lynbrook, it’s hosted by the chamber of commerce.

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Prime 39 Restaurant

Bryant Postell

(516) 837-3939

39 Atlantic Ave.

Prime39.com

River Mill Tavern & Tables

Frank Pignataro

(516) 599-2700

100 Ocean Ave.

RiverMillLynbrook.com

Shaking Crab, Lynbrook

Fanny Truong

(347) 701-2939

2223 W. 7th St. Brooklyn 11223

ShakingCrab.com

So Far So Good Chinese Restaurant

Jason Jue (516) 599-2131

17 Broadway

SoFarSoGood.us

Sunday Morning

Franelyn Moreno

(917) 613-0402

88-B Atlantic Ave.

The Chef's Table

Steve Deslandes (631) 604-7515

12 Watkins St. lynbrook.thechefstable.us

Vincent's Pizzeria & Restaurant

Joe Carusone (516) 599-1204

14 Atlantic Ave.

VincentsLynbrook.com

Security Services -

Francine's Cakes

Francine Alonso

(917) 573-5468

150 Scranton Ave.

Sports & Recreation

The Little Gym of Lynbrook

Kara Ryan (516) 764-1600

111 Broadway

TheLittleGym.com/lynbrookny

Take Out & DeliveryRestaurants, Food & Beverages

F & L Deli & Catering

Joseph Bocci (516) 599-6099

38 Atlantic Ave. FNLDeli.com

Toys Games & HobbiesShopping & Specialty Retail

Trainland

Kenneth Bianco Sr. (516) 599-7080

293 Sunrise Highway TrainWorld.co

Websites & InternetBusiness & Professional Services

Chrein.com Web Design

Lloyd Chrein (212) 496-1637

14 Wall St., Suite 2036 New York 10005 Chrein.com

Personal Services & Care

Viana Technology Services LLC

Tom Cuccias

(347) 385-1764

18 Devon St. VianaTechServices.com

John Zangler

Expert Watch and Jewelry

(718) 225-4380

5 Stauderman Ave.

Malatesta Paladino Inc.

Michael Paladino

(718) 523-5656

368 Ocean Ave.

Michaels Electric Supply

David Greenberg

(516) 593-7200

456 Merrick Road

MichaelsElectric.com

Party Expressions,Inc./ LI Signs 4U

Linda Schneider

534 Merrick Road

Priority 1 Security Services, LLC

Glenn Jacobsen

(516) 880-4388

22 Kowall Place

The New Standard Trio

Christine Solimeno

599 Jerome Court

Franklin Square 11010

Y&Z Party Rentals

Yanique Walters

(347) 607-7223

Daley Place

Courtesy Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Snap Scene photography studio — celebrated by the chamber and local dignitaries — is a welcome addition to Atlantic Avenue.