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On the waterfront

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INSIDE THE COVER
LYNBROOK &
Chamber Letter...............................................................................6
Chamber of Commerce.................................................... 37-38 EAST ROCKAWAY
Clubs and Organization ..........................................................16 Eat • Play • Shop
Did you Know East Rockaway ..............................................10
Did you Know Lynbrook.............................................................8 LYNBROOK / EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD 2022-2023 www.liherald.com
Elected Officials...........................................................................36
East Rockaway Mayors Letter...............................................12 On the cover:
Grist Mill .................................................................................. 22-23 Greis Veterans Memorial Park in Lynbrook
Important Numbers ...................................................................18 Cover photo by: Tim Baker
Lynbrook Mayors Letter..............................................................7 Cover design: Jeffrey A. Negrin
Memorial Park....................................................................... 30-31
Places of Worship.......................................................................24 www.liherald.com
Publishers Letter............................................................................5
Reach the Herald ........................................................................19
Rock Rivalry Class Night.................................................. 34-35
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A letter from the

PUBLISHER

The past two years have been tough for Lynbrook and LYNBROOK/
EAST ROCKAWAY
East Rockaway, but its always-resourceful people came
A special supplement to the
through once again, just as we did after Hurricane Sandy's
HERALDLYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY
wake in 2012.
Senior Editor
Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what Lynbrook Daniel Offner

and East Rockaway is all about. And what it continues to Publisher
Stuart Richner
be. We looked out for each other all through the Covid-19
Vice President of Sales
Stuart crisis. Grocery stores and other necessary retailers stepped Rhonda Glickman
Richner up during this challenging time, their employees working
long shifts under difficult conditions. And we can never Executive Editor
Michael Hinman
thank enough our health care workers for their selfless dedication. Now we
Deputy Editor
understand just how resilient we, as a community, are. Jeffrey Bessen

The pandemic tested all of us beyond our limits. Lynbrook and East Features/
Special Sections Editor
Rockaway, however, remains strong. It is a community full of fighters, and as
Karen Bloom
the pandemic shifts to endemic stage and restrictions fully lifted, Lynbrook
Multi Media
and East Rockaway are reinvigorated and re-energized. Marketing Consultant

Throughout the crisis, the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald has remained Glenn Gold

steadfast in informing everyone of new cases, hospitalizations, and also all of Creative Director
Designer
the great things individuals, stores, police, firefighters, schools and community
Jeffrey Negrin
leaders were doing to keep the village moving. Herald reporters were at

meetings, and talking to you and your neighbors, to paint a portrait of a village

that may have struggled at times, but one that also is winning.

Richner Communications, which owns the Herald, was proud to do its part,

too. Richner offered thousands of businesses marketing grants so that the

merchants — the lifeblood of the community — could carry on.

Now we are turning the corner, with vaccines and medical advances in our

arsenal. Thankfully, eight out of every 10 people in Nassau County are fully

vaccinated.

In this edition of our annual Living In Lynbrook and East Rockaway, we

look at all that is wonderful about Lynbrook and East Rockaway. A special

publication of your hometown newspaper, it’s published in cooperation with

the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark

another year as the chamber's official publication.

We hope you find this issue useful and informative, and that you enjoy

reading the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 52 weeks a year.

Be well and be safe.

Stuart Richner In Association with
Publisher The Lynbrook

P.S. If you're not currently receiving the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Chamber of Commerce
by mail each week, please help keep quality local journalism alive in
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a message from
the LYNBrooK ChamBer presideNt

It has been my honor and further expand the retail and dining options
to serve as the president available to the community. These developers could
of the Lynbrook Chamber have chosen to go anywhere on Long Island and
of Commerce for the past they have chosen Lynbrook. They see the value in
18+ months. As a business our prime South Shore location that still maintains
owner and a long time that small-town feel that we all have come to
resident of the village of know and love about Lynbrook. We look forward to
Lynbrook I am so grateful welcoming the new residents who will inhabit those
for the opportunity to run apartments and patronize our local businesses.
our great organization. The The Chamber understands that in order to have
job of the president can be overwhelming and no a strong economic environment we must have a
one person can handle it alone. I would be remiss If strong community. We are truly blessed to have
I did not thank the rest of the Chamber board for all leaders, business owners, educators, and citizens
the work they do to keep the Chamber of Commerce who realize that we all share in the responsibility
moving forward. of creating economic success and happiness within
The goal of the Chamber of Commerce to help our community.
the Lynbrook business community continue to The Chamber has the absolute pleasure of
thrive. We have been fortunate to welcome many celebrating with all our members! Whether that is
new businesses into the village within the past a ribbon cutting for a new or relocated business,
year. We continue to see more and more vacant an anniversary, our networking mixers, or exciting
store fronts being filled by unique and exciting new events around town, we look forward to supporting
businesses. and celebrating with you!
We are very excited to see real estate
development within the village as well. Anyone
who has driven past the site of the old feather Sincerely,
factory building will no longer see the abandoned Cory Hirsch
eyesore that has sat vacant for far too long. We are President
confident that the construction of the new state Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce
of the art apartment building will help to bolster

Courtesy of Rhonda Glickman

Lynbrook welcomed In & Out Grill, with, from left, employee Naveed Bayan, David O’ Neil, Laura Ryder,Akber Din, PollyTalbott, Brian Curran,
Legislator William Gaylor, Sadiq Zadeh, MayorAlan Beach, owner Shah Zadeh, Robert Boccio, Nazia De Frank, Ella, and Michael Hawxhurst.

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Mayor's Message

As your Mayor, it is its beautiful character. Our Public Works department
my great pleasure to is committed to maintaining and enhancing the lives
welcome you to the of our residents through road and infrastructure
Incorporated Village maintenance, ornamental plantings, trash pickup
of Lynbrook and all and much more.
we have to offer. Our The Recreation Center at Greis Park offers a wide
village of nearly 20,000 variety of recreational opportunities throughout the
residents are situated year for all ages, including sports, classes, clubs and
with quick and easy events. The village pool is a destination for many
access to the hustle during the warm summer months and a new turf
and bustle of New York field, providing a big stage for local sporting events,
City and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, now also anchors the complex. The grounds also
while living in a small-town environment where host many events throughout the year, including
neighbors help neighbors, old established trees line Oktoberfest, the Lynbrook Carnival, and charity
our historic residential blocks, and families establish events.
roots over many generations. We have a vibrant and robust business
Lynbrook is consistently ranked as one of the community providing a multitude of goods and
safest municipalities in New York State, which is a services for our residents along the downtown
testament to how residents look out for each other corridor and beyond. Many vacant or underused
and the hard work of our first responders, including buildings have been transformed into prosperous
our village police & fire departments. new ventures including a new movie theater,
Lynbrook’s residential neighborhoods are noted restaurants, coffee shops, medical facilities, luxury
for retaining a distinct “pre-war” architecture of living spaces and more.
beautiful homes including tudors, colonials, cape On behalf of the village and board of trustees,
cods, and craftsman-style homes, many of which it’s my great pleasure to extend the warmest of
have been renovated and expanded to meet greetings whether you are a new resident or have
the needs of the present day while maintaining been here many generations.
their historic character. The Lynbrook Building
Department plays an important role in ensuring all Sincerely,
construction and buildings within the village meet
safety requirements, while our architectural review Alan Beach
board is committed to ensuring our village retains Lynbrook Mayor

Courtesy of Rhonda Glickman

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, from left, with Ken Breslin, Elizabeth Cochignano and David Orwasher , developers of the new residential
building in Lynbrook, at the Lynbrook Community Chest Mayor’s Golf Outing (co-sponorsed by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce
Community Chest.).

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In 1643, The Rev. In 1996, "Everybody Loves
Robert Fordham and Raymond" premieres on
John Carman swindled
the Rockaway Native television,itsfictionalfamily
said to be living at 319
Americans into Fowler Ave., in Lynbrook.
deeding them
a tract of land. LYNBROOK
In 1814, the
first schoolhouse In 2011, Lynbrook
was built at Rocklyn celebrated the 100th
Avenue and
Merrick Road. anniversary of its
incorporation.

In 1911, Lynbrook In 2012, an episode of
was incorporated. "Impractical Jokers"

that was partially
filmed at White
Castle on Sunrise
Highway aired.

In 1897, the South In 1922, In 2018, the
Shore Telephone Lynbrook High School Regal Lynbrook
Company installed theater opened.
the first phones in was built.

Lynbrook.

In May 1894 voters decided In 1912 , In 2019, American
to change the community the Lynbrook Legion Post 335
Police Department celebrated its
name from Pearsall's was established.
Corners to Lynbrook. 100th year.
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In 1643, the In 1934,
governor of East Rockaway
Manhattan granted
land to the High School
colonists from was built.
Hempstead harbor.

ROCEAKASTWAY

In 1776, Richard In 1963, the Grist
Hewlett, a Tory, Mill was bought
plotted to kidnap for $1 by village
George Washington
and assassinate his officials.
chief officers.

In 1873,
Bethany Church
was constructed.

In 1880, the Long In 1903, the In 1990, arson
Island Rail Road came East Rockaway Free destroyed the Grist
Library first opened.
to East Rockaway. Mill Museum.

In 1869, the post In 1919, East Rockaway In 2019, the Grist Mill
office was opened, women Irene, Susan, and Museum celebrated
and East Rockaway Amelia Davison worked
came into existence. its 50th annual
to attain the right of Huckleberry Frolic.
women to vote.
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Mayor's Message

Greetings other agencies on road raise projects, drainage
East Rockaway! improvements and ways to protect and preserve our
natural resources.
What a great time
of year for our beautiful We've also invested in public safety — making
community. The board sure the men and women of the East Rockaway
and I are so excited to Fire Department have the resources they need to
see businesses opening protect our loved ones 24/7/365. The board has
and thriving, children also collaborated with our Nassau County Police
playing in our parks Department Auxiliary team, ensuring our brave
and enjoying our stellar volunteers have what they need to work with our
recreation program, our golden-age neighbors uniformed police to keep East Rockaway one of the
participating in and utilizing our senior citizen safest communities.
center and meeting new friends along our bustling
waterfront. The Board and I look forward to seeing you
The board and I work to provide all Village along Main Street, down at the waterfront, at our
of East Rockaway residents top-notch services upcoming Octoberfest, a holiday event, or around
while always protecting your wallet. We've been town!
successful thanks to our great workforce that
help move our community in a positive direction Sincerely,
each day. We focused on the future of our Bruno Romano
Village, spearheading infrastructure projects in Mayor
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Take in some of the sights
and sounds of Greis Park
T he end of Wilbur Street in
Lynbrook is home to many of the dirt path loop, while still maintaining the
village's annual traditions and natural flora of the area.
summer activities. Lynbrook’s
Greis Veterans Memorial Park includes a lush Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach has continued
green trail for runners and bikers, known as the beautification of Greis Park, bringing the
the Hudson Exercise Trail. It was built in 2010 addition of turf sports fields to the area. The
on vacant land that was deeded to the Village hockey rink at Greis Park is expected to be
of Lynbrook in 1989 by Nassau County, which redeveloped as recreation programs continue
had obtained it from the City of New York as to expand. Not only does the park hold athletic
part of the city's effort to dispose of many fields, trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds but
unused parcels that it owned in the county. it is one of the few places in the area where
Before the 2010 improvements, the dirt paths locals can come and cool off after a long day
of the heavily wooded area were used for in the hot summer sun.
decades for walking and bicycling.
Greis Park is visited annually by over
The upgrades, spearheaded by Brian Curran, 20,000 patrons and is the home of the Aquatic
a former Lynbrook mayor and assemblyman, Center which includes a pool, spray park, and
included new landscaping, attractive lighting, kiddie pool for the youngsters still learning
seven exercise stations, benches, and an how to swim.
asphalt path that follows the original half-mile
Continued on page 14

Tim Baker/Herald photos
Top photo: Greis Park is always bustling with activity in Lynbrook.

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Continued from page 13

The park also hosts
many of the community’s
recreation programs and
youth athletic leagues. It
is also the site of several
annual events including
the village's annual
Patriot's Day event, which
honors veterans on the
eve of Memorial Day.
The celebration features
delicious food, activities
and performances in
honor of the many
veterans who have served
to protect their country.
Another tradition is the
dazzling fireworks display
and the Mayor's picnic,
which is one of the most
anticipated annual events
in the village.

— Kepherd Daniel
and Michael Smollins

Photos by Joe Abate/Herald
Top photo: Greis Park's new turf fields are
among the communities’ favorite upgrades.

Middle photo: The park is a hub of youth
sports.

Bottom photo: Residents can swin and relax
at the beautiful pool.

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Top photo: Take a spot under the shade and relax at Greis Park. 15 Photos by, Joe Abate/Herald
Bottom photo: Fun and events are plenty at Greis Park.
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Clubs & OrganizatiOns

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

businesses

East rockaway
Chamber of Commerce
12 Yarmouth Rd,
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(732) 614-1699
Email: [email protected]

lynbrook Chamber of Commerce
President: Stephen Wangel
P.O Box 624, Lynbrook, NY 11563
242 - 4649
Email: [email protected]
www.lynbrookusa.com

Civic

bay Park Civic association
312-9866
7 E. Cooke St.,
P.O. Box 82
East Rockaway 11518
Email: [email protected]

Historical Courtesy of Elks Lodge No. 1
New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook recently welcomed eight new members into its order.
the Historical society
of East Rockaway & Lynbrook Political Coalition for Youth
887-9094 in East Rockaway
P.O. Box 351, nassau County Conservative Party Coalition Coordinator:
East Rockaway 11518 433-8568 Stephanie Johanson
President: Patricia C. Sympson 1 Sydney St., Plainview 11803 All meetings at 7 p.m. in the Charles
nassaucountyconservativeparty.com H. Formont Senior Center located on
Family nassau County James Street in East Rockaway.
Democratic Committee P.O Box 236,
Mothers Center of sW nassau inc. 294-3366 East Rockaway, NY 11518.
888-6262 Lynbrook AD No. 14 [email protected]
37 Rhame Ave, 500 Old Country Road, Suite 103, East rockaway raiders
Hempstead, NY 11518 Garden City 11530 athletic association
motherscenter.wixsite.com/mcswn nasssaucountydems.com 582-2187
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Fraternal republican Committee East rockaway recreation Center
334-5800 341-0996
Knights of Columbus/st. Mary’s 164 Post Ave., 17 John St.,
Maris Stella Council No. 2228 Westbury 11590 East Rockaway 11518
887-2228 league of Women Voters lynbrook recreation Center
78 Hempstead Ave. 65 Harrogate St, Lido Beach, 11561 599-8000
431-1628 Greis Memorial Park
new York 1 Elks lodge, 55 Wilbur St.,
B.P.O.E.-Lynbrook No. 1515 Veterans Lynbrook 11563
599-1515 girl scouts of E.l.l.M. association
57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook 11563 american legion Post no. 958 741-2550
nyelks1.org 599-9580 and Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Ladies Auxiliary lynbrook little league
71 Main St. 887-2626
the Per sempre lodge, part of the East Rockaway 11518 Email: Lynbrookll@aol.
Order sons of italy 2344 Disabled american Veterans lynbrooklittleleague.com
815A Sunrise Highway 887-7100
Lynbrook 11563 162 Atlantic Ave.,
[email protected] Lynbrook 11563
VFW Howard lathrop Post 2307
the ancient Order of Hibernians 594-2307
Meets at the VFW Hall, 235 Merrick Road,
235 Merrick Road., Lynbrook Lynbrook 11563
546-3451 VFW robert F. garrison Post 3350
887-8170
Police Benevolent 164 Main St., East Rockaway 11518
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Village Clerk/treasurer:

John Giordano (516) 599-8300 ext. 202

Dept. of public Works superintendent:

Philip Healey (516) 599-8838

building Department superintendent:

Brian Stanton (516) 599-8828

Important Village Justice Court:
numbers
Hon. William J. McLaughlin (516) 599-0416

assessing Department:

Lisa Kenny (516) 593-6505

parks supervisor: (516) 599-8000

Village of lynbrook Town Hall recreation supervisor:

One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook 11563 Andrea Genna (516) 599-8000

(516) 599-8300 Deputy Clerk:

mayor: Alan C. Beach (516) 599-8784 Valerie Onorato (516) 599-8300 ext. 205

trustees: Deputy treasurer:

Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst Darlene DiCaro (516) 599-8300 ex. 213

Ann Marie Reardon Robert Boccio administrator, budget officer:

and Laura Ryder (516) 599-8300 John Giordano (516) 599-8300 ext.202

easT rockaway Village Hall Deputy Clerk:

(516) 887-6300 Cindy Lark (516) 887-6300
376 Atlantic Ave., P.O. Box 189
East Rockaway, 11518 Justice Court Judge:

mayor: Bruno F. Romano Steven S. Siegel (516) 887-6312

trustees: building Department superintendent:

Deputy mayor: Gordon J. Fox, Rich Bilello, Thomas Smith (516) 887-6310

Tim O’Hagan, Jack Felbinger emergency management manager:

Village Clerk treasurer: (516) 887-6326

Patty Renner (516) 887-6300 recreation Department:

Deputy Village treasurer: Nancy Landerer (516) 341-0996

Theresa Gaffney (516) 887-6300 DpW superintendent:

Kevin Conklin (516) 887-6316

bay Park town Councilman:
Anthony D’Esposito
Town of Hempstead: (516) 489-5000 nassau County Legislator: (516) 489-5000
Denise Ford
nassau County 4th precinct: (516) 573-6400 receiver of taxes: (516) 571-6204
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Wine and dine on Atlantic Avenue —
Lynbrook's central business corridor
A tlantic Avenue is
home to a variety of
different dining and
shopping options.
These businesses are the

lifeblood of Lynbrook. Local

shoppers don't have to go

far. Everything is available

within a short jaunt down

the avenue, where you can

find a variety of different

upscale bars and restaurants.

Lynbrook Bagels offer a

colorful array of options

to pick from. Long Island

is, after all, known for its

bagels. you can endulge on a juicy steak diner. The aroma alone is
From there you can head enough to make your mouth water. After eating a filling meal,
you can head on over to another of Atlantic Avenue's many
on over to Prime 39, which staples, Il Pozzo Wine Bar. There, customers can sample a taste
conjures up an authentic
New York City vibe. But, don't Tim Baker/Herald photos
be fooled by the ambience,
it's still Nassau County. There Top photo: The “hustle and bustle” of Lynbrook can be found on Atlantic Avenue.
Bottom photo: Atlantic Avenue is the hub of all the action in the village..

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

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

— Kepherd Daniel

Tim Baker/Herald photos 21 www.liherald.com
Top photo: Enjoy a meal outside or in at one of
Lynbrook's many eateries.

Middle photo: The downtown area is always lively.

Bottom photo: Catch the latest flick at Regal
Lynbrook.

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A blast from the past at East Rockaway’s
Old Grist Mill Museum
D own the
intersection
of Woods
and Atlantic
avenues, tucked away within

Memorial Park lies East

Rockaway’s hidden historic

treasure. The East Rockaway

Grist Mill in Memorial Park,

is a 325-year-old mill that

was used to grind cereal

grain into flour and wheat

middlings. Joseph Haviland

was the Gristmill’s first

owner before Alexander

Davidson purchased it in destroyed by an arsonist in 1990 but has since been fully
1818. According to the restored. The Village of East Rockaway acquired it in 1960,
Historical Society of East and soon after it was restored, it was moved from Mill River
Rockaway and Lynbrook, to its current location in Memorial Park. Eventually, it became
Haviland built the mill to
help create a shipping and Tim Baker/Herald photos
trading center. The site was
Top photo: On your way to the Grist Mill museum in Memorial Park.

Bottom photo: The ancient history of East Rockaway is hidden in Memorial Park.

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a museum. The museum www.liherald.com
displays include an old fire
engine pump from the 1800s
named Tootsie, along with
period costumes, Indian
and bay exhibits, and store
settings from the 19th to early
20th centuries.

In 2018, the museum
underwent extensive
exterior repairs on wooden
siding panels, doorjambs,
windowsills, shutters, and
gutters. These repairs were
funded by grants.
The Old Grist Mill museum
is open to the public from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend
during in the summer and is
wheelchair accessible.

While the museum has
come a long way, thanks
to the upgrades made, it
still needs funding to help
maintain it and support the
mill's annual Huckleberry
Frolic.

Grist Mill Museum
Chairperson Regina
Cunningham, and the museum
committee are working to
obtain additional grants to
help with maintaince and
upkeep. “The poor thing is
a 1680 building. It needs
painting and a whole lot of
work," Cunningham said.
If you get the chance, the
annual Huckleberry Frolic,
is a great way to kick off the
summer months. It is held
every June and includes
entertainment, food, and more.

— Kepherd Daniel

Tim Baker/Herald photos
Top photo: Years of hidden history can be found
inside.

Middle photo: The old fire engine, Tootsie is an East
Rockaway treasure.

Bottom photo: There's much to discover at the old
Grist Mill.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Our Lady of Peace, 25 Fowler Ave. Herald File photo

East Rockaway Lynbrook St. James United Methodist Church
Churches Churches (516) 599-5148
11 St James Place
Bethany Congregational Church Christ Episcopal Church - St. John Office hours Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pastor: Mark J. Lukens the Evangelist Episcopal Church E-mail. [email protected]
100 Main St. - (516) 599-5768 49 Blake Ave. St.John's Evangelical
Nazarene Church of East Rockaway (516) 902-1842 Lutheran Church
124 Garfield Place St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church Pastor: Alexander Kennedy
(516) 599-3116 Carpenter Avenue and Union Place (516) 599-0778
Sunday School - (516) 599-3116 (516) 887-1699 13 Blake Ave.
Little Pebbles Nursery School Hendrickson Avenue E-mail: [email protected]
St. Raymond Roman Catholic Church Bible Church (Fundamentalist) stjohnslynbrook.org
(516) 593-5000 (516) 599-4645 The Vineyard Church
263 Atlantic Ave. 61 Hendrickson Ave. 180 Denton Ave.
Religious Education - (516) 93-9075 hendricksonavenuebiblechurch.com (516) 678-7888
Lynbrook Baptist Church
Synagogues Pastor: Robert Walderman Synagogues
(516) 599-9402
Hewlett-East Rockaway 225 Earle Ave. Temple Am Echad
Jewish Centre (Conservative) E-mail: [email protected] (516) 593-4004
Rabbi: Andrew Warmflash lynbrookbaptist.org One Saperstein Plaza,
295 Main St. - (516) 599-2634 Our Lady of Peace Religious School - (516) 593-4004
HERJC Religious School Roman Catholic Church Nursery School - (516) 599-7950
(516) 599-2634 Pastor: Richard T. Stelter
Nursery School - (516) 599-1169 (516) 599-6414 www.liherald.com
295 Main St. 25 Fowler Ave.
Mommy and Me Religious Education office -
E-mail:[email protected] (516) 593-5150
School - (516) 593-4884

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Out & abOut

It’s all fun at the East Rockaway waterfront. Tim Baker/Herald photos

AthltehwouasteerA. venue is home to the popuTlaimr “BLaazkyerL/oHbesrtaerld“rpighhot tboys Tim Baker/Herald photos
East Rockaway is great for boat operators.

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A look into the heart of East Rockaway—

Memorial Park
E ast Rockaway’s Memorial
Park is the central site for to have it back. Park-goers with a love for theater
most of the village's many can always treat themselves to a free show at the
activities, events, and annual Strongbox Theater. The outdoor theater, located in
traditions. Its main attraction is Memorial Park, hosts a series of different one-act
the annual Huckleberry Frolic, the plays throughout the summer and on weekends,
proceeds from which go to help fund which include live musical accompaniment. But
the village's Old Grist Mill HIstorical
Museum. This year’s Frolic was Tim Baker/Herald photos
the first since its 50th-anniversary Top photo: The village's hidden treasures are hidden in East Rockaway’s Memorial Park .
celebration in 2019. The annual Bottom photo: Welcome to Memorial Park.
festivities included more than 30
different vendors, food trucks, a
live DJ, a tremendous 22-foot slide,
and a bounce house for kids, as
well as a karate demonstration,
games, and a petting zoo filled with
ducks, sheep, rabbits, and other
animals. East Rockaway Mayor
Bruno Romano described the event
as “a huge success” and noted
that the community was excited

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the cornerstone of the park is
its memorial dedicated to the
heroes and victims who lost
their lives during 9/11. Local
residents, elected officials and
organizations gather each year
to memorialize the nearly 3,000
innocent lives lost in the attack
and the many brave men and
women of the NYPD and FDNY
who selflessly rushed into the
World Trade Center towers after
two commercial airliners crashed
into them, sending the buildings
crumbling to the ground.

— Kepherd Daniel

Tim Baker/Herald photos
Top photo: Every year residents gather at Memorial Park
to remember those who lost their lives during 9/11.

Bottom photo: Kids enjoy spending time at Memorial
Park.

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The many wonders of

East Rockaway's waterfront
E ast Rockaway's central
hub includes tons
of amazing food and
fun by the water. The
businesses on the “quarter mile”

in East Rockaway stay plenty busy
year-round, but are espcially buzzing

during the summer months when

people flock to eat and enjoy the
many waterfront establishments on

Main Street.

Grandpa Tony’s, on the adjacent
Althouse avenue, opened its

doors in 2018 at the site of former

establishment Althouse 1848. The
restaurant offers wood fire pizza and

other Italian cuisines. In addition to

adding something for everyone, they
offer special pasta nights, teacher

happy hours on Fridays, and football Tim Baker/Herald photos
specials on Sundays. Top photo: It's always busy at the Lazy Lobster and nearby businesses.

Being by the waterfront, Bottom photo: There’s a lot to do by the water.

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Rockaway residents can www.liherald.com
expect the freshest caught
seafood. Lazy Lobster on
Front Street, faces out
towards the water and
is always packed with
patrons enjoying a quick
bite or just taking in one
of the many live musical
performances by the
water. Since it's a seasonal
establishment, the Lazy
Lobster closes when the
weather starts to cool
down, towards the end of
the year.

In addition to it being
a great backdrop for
the village's popular
restaurant hub, locals will
often spend time at the
marina, where they can
dock their boats or catch
some fish. Fishing is a big
hobby for those living
along the South Shore of
Long Island, especially in
the summer months, when
locals will cast their reels
right off of the piers.
Whether you're out
catching fish or catching
rays, the waterfornt is
always a popular spot and
remains one of the many
cornerstones of the East
Rockaway area.

— Kepherd Daniel
and Michael Smollins

Photos by Tim Baker/Herald photos
Top photo: Grandpa Tony’s has a great water-
side view.

Middle photo: A perfect dock by the water in
East Rockaway.

Bottom photo: Residents here have some of the
best views in East Rockaway.

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School spirit
takes it to the streets
T he youth of Lynbrook and East
Rockway feel right at home on competitions. The points accumulated during
Union Avenue (Lynbrook) and this event, added to the points from each
Ocean Avenue (East Rockaway). class’s homecoming banner and performances
Both streets proudly display their school spirit in sports night competitions, determine which
throughout the year. grade wins the coveted silver cup. The events
are entirely student-run, which plays a big part
But certain moments stand out. Every in the student’s enthusiasm for the tradition.
March, East Rockaway and Lynbrook students
and community members look forward to their In 1936, 12 years after the birth of Class
battle of the classes: Lynbrook High School’s Night, East Rockaway High School began a
“Class Night” and East Rockaway High School’s tradition of its own: Rock Rivalry. This event
“Rock Rivalry.” Both events inspire comradery encourages students to join together as a
and have become beloved traditions in each class to battle others in a variety of athletic,
school’s community.  academic and artistic competitions. East
Rockaway's spirit is at an all-time high as
Class Night, which originated at Lynbrook students participate in activities such as
High School in 1924, pits each class against
one another in art, scenery, skit, and dance Tim Baker/Herald photos
Top photo: Union Avenue is where Lynbrook's youth shine.

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volleyball, mural painting,
quiz bowl, and more. This
annual contest is the largest
extracurricular event, with the
most student participation of
any school activity.

— Rayanna Shwom
and Kepherd Daniel

Joe Abate/Herald photos
Top photo: The Rock Rivalry competition brings out the
best in East Rockaway’s students.

Middle photo: Rock Rivalry is out of this world.

Tim Baker/Herald photos 35 www.liherald.com
Bottom photo: Lynbrook High School is home to the
school's annual Class Night.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

Lynbrook ViLLage board of TrusTees

Alan Beach Michael Hawxhurst Laura Ryder Ann Marie Reardon Robert Boccio
Mayor Deputy Mayor Trustee Trustee Trustee
easT roCkaWay ViLLage board of TrusTees

Bruno Romano Gordon Fox Richard Bilello Jack Felbinger Tim O'Hagan

Mayor Deputy Mayor Trustee Trustee Trustee

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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Nassau County Nassau County Nassau County United States Senator
Executive Legislator - 4th District Legislator - 7th District
Don Clavin (R) Charles E. Schumer (D)
Bruce Blakeman (R) Denise Ford (R) Howard Kopel (R)
One Washington St., 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702
Hempstead N.Y. 11550 1550 Franklin Ave. 1550 Franklin Ave., 1550 Franklin Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017
(516) 812-3260 Mineola, N.Y. 11501 Mineola, N.Y. 11501 Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (212) 486-4430
[email protected] (516) 571-3131 (516) 571- 6204 (516) 571- 6207 United States Senate
313 Hart Senate
Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-6542

Town of Hempstead Nassau County Nassau County Nassau County Comptroller United States Senator
Councilman - 4th District Legislator - District 6 District Attorney
Elaine Phillips (R) Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)
Anthony D’Esposito (R) William Gaylor III (R) Anne Donnelly (R)
240 Old Country Road 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601
One Washington St., 1550 Franklin Ave., 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 New York, N.Y. 10017
Hempstead N.Y. 11550 Mineola, N.Y. 11501 Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 (212) 688-6262
(516) 812-3242 (516) 571- 6206 (516) 571-3800 NCComptroller@ United States Senate
[email protected] NassauCountyNY.gov 478 Russell Building
sTaTe Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4451

Governor State Assembly - District 21 United States Representative
4th District
Katherine Hochul (D) Judy Griffin (D)
Kathleen Rice (D)
State Capitol Building 74 N. Village Ave.
Albany, N.Y. 12224 Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 200
(518) 474-8390 (516) 561-8216 Garden City, N.Y. 11530
New York State Assembly (516) 739-3008
Albany, N.Y. 12247 1508 Longworth House
(518) 455-4656 Office Building,
[email protected] Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5516
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LYNBROOK Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Lynbrook, NY 11563 unless noted

Accounting Services

AVMDeMars CPA, PC
275 Hillside Ave.
Williston Pk, NY 11596
(516) 248-9100
Goldgrab CPA PLLC
46 Stauderman Ave.
(516) 908-7770
Moskowitz & Simons
88C Atlantic Ave.
(516) 887-1605

Animal Hospital

Hilton Hospital for Animals Rhonda Glickman/Herald
120 Merrick Rd.
(516) 887-2914 Former Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce President Stephen Wangel, right, was recently honored at
the chamber’s Night Under the Stars event. Taking part were Franklin Camarano Jr., the president
Assisted Living/Retirement of the Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce, left, and current Lynbrook chamber
President Cory Hirsch

Atria Tanglewood Beauty Services Entertainment
125 Ocean Ave.
(516) 256-0088 Earthtones Salon ACC DJ Productions, LLC
Sunrise of North Lynbrook 148 Hendrickson Ave. 1824 Collins St.
53 Franklin Ave. (516) 823-0386 Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 596-2377 (516) 318-7375
Chiropractor Regal Cinemas
Attorneys 321 Merrick Rd.
House of Health 844-462-7342
Law Office of Bruce Hafner 185 Merrick Rd # 2D
81 Hempstead Ave. (516) 321-0397 Exterminators
(516) 593-5656
Legal Shield Clothing Allways Exterminating Company
(516) 270-5227 315 Denton Ave.
Schlissel & DeCorpo Mur-Lee's Mens & Boys Wear (516) 599-7674
Attorney's at Law 24 Atlantic Ave.
479 Merrick Rd (516) 599-7777 Financial Services
(516) 561-6645
Computer Websites Donald Janonis
Auto Body/ 63 Oak St.
Collision and Repair Chrein.comLLC (516) 593-0582
30 Sunset Ave.
Celebrity Chase Collision (516) 812-9314 Food Consulting /
191 Earle Ave. Cooking Classes
(516) 593-0920 Construction/
Father and Son Auto Corp. Home Improvement A la Carte Culinary Services, LTD.
170 Atlantic Ave. 192 Tottenham Rd
(516) 599-8666 J.D. Cusumano Construction (516) 317-2075
Northstar Collision 12 Wilbur St.
663 Merrick Rd (516) 599-4001 Funeral Homes
(516) 561-5126 R.A. Krendel Contracting
157 Hempstead Ave Suite 2A Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home
Auto Repair (516) 599-8460 34 Hempstead Ave.
Showercrafters (516) 786-3609
A&B Automotive Service Center 803 Sunrise Highway Perry's Funeral Home
150 Lakeview Ave. (516) 858-2647 118 Union Ave.
(516) 341-8261 The Kitchen Loft (516) 593-1111
10-A Union Ave.
Bakery (516) 599-5946 Hardware
Williams Fence Company
Prosperi Bakery 161 Denton Ave. Miller's Housewares
103 Atlantic Ave. (516) 551-5800 40 Atlantic Ave.
(516) 593-7689 (516) 599-1336
Dentist
Bank Health Services/Clubs
Family Dentistry of Lynbrook, PC
First Central Savings Bank 95 Scranton Ave. AB Medical Equipment
303 Merrick Rd (516) 599-0059 176 Merrick Rd
(516) 620-8440 Perfect Smile Dental Arts (516) 256-0008
185 Merrick Rd # 2C Comprehensive Audiology
(516) 360-4256 261 Broadway
(516) 619-2069

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All businesses are in Lynbrook, NY 11563 unless noted

Continued from previous page Per Sempre Lodge 2344 Il Luogo Restaurant
381 Sunrise Highway 159 Sunrise Highway
Corrective Health & Wellness (516) 599-2945 (516) 837-9015
498 Merrick Rd Livorno Ristorante
(516) 825-7100 Plumbing Supplies/Services 79 Atlantic Ave.
Lynbrook Massage Therapy (516) 439-4881
121A Broadway C & L Plumbing Supply Inc. McDonalds
(516) 596-9100 196 Merrick Rd 121 Merrick Rd
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy (516) 599-6655 (516) 593-5356
& Nursing Mako Plumbing & Heating Inc. Pearsall's Station
243 Atlantic Ave. 17 Maple Ave. 479 Sunrise Highway
East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 285-9879 (516) 887-8384
(516) 634-1400 River Mill Tavern & Tables
The Woman's Health Pavilion Pre-School 100 Ocean Ave.
158 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-2700
(516) 881-9560 Ms. Ambar Day Care Vincent's Restaurant & Catering
29 Peninsula Blvd 14 Atlantic Ave.
Healthcare 917-831-0411 (516) 599-1204

Mount Sinai South Nassau Printing Schools/
1 Healthy Way Workshops/Tutoring
Oceanside, NY 11572 LMN Printing Co., Inc.
(516) 632-3000 23 West Merrick Rd Mel's Educational Training
Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 270-5227
HVAC (516) 285-8526 Ryu's Martial Arts
PGS Printing & Graphic Services 75 Atlantic Ave.
K.C.N. Heating & AC Inc. 536 Merrick Rd (516) 596-2444
7 Franklin Ave. (516) 599-0400 School of Rock
(516) 283-2299 Richner Printing Services 197 North Long Beach Rd.
Nassau HVAC Supply Michael Karff Rockville Center, NY 11570
528 Merrick Rd 2 Endo Blvd. (516) 234-7625
(516) 825-7400 Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 569-4000 x288 Secretarial Services
Insurance
Professional Services Carol Burak Typing Services
Geico Local Office 126 Chestnut St.
475 Sunrise Highway Val Personnel Services (516) 593-6534
(516) 881-3210 80 Atlantic Ave.
NGL Insurance Group (516) 764-9000 Third Party Administartor
112 Merrick Rd
(516) 599-1100 Publications Administrative Services Only Inc.
Umanoff Boyer Agency 303 Merrick Rd #300
151 Atlantic Ave Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald (516) 394-9403
(516) 872-2000 Rhonda Glickman
2 Endo Blvd. Toys, Games and Hobbies
Jewelry Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 569-4000 x250 Trainland, Inc.
Unicorn Jewels 293 Sunrise Highway
29 Atlantic Ave. Real Estate (516) 599-7080
(516) 599-1979
CoMax Properties, LLC
Liquor Store 19 Maple Ave.
(516) 704-7025
Cappy's Wines & Liquor CPA Realty
670 Merrick Rd 273 Merrick Rd
(516) 256-0444 (516) 284-6935
Harrontine Realty Corp
Organizations 74 Whitehall Rd.
Rockville Center, NY 11570
Historical Society of ER/Lynbrook (516) 868-5659
P. O. Box 351 LaRosa Realty New York
East Rockaway, NY 11518 70 Sunrise Drive
(516) 593-5791 (516) 721-8885
Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 Terwilliger & Bartone Properties
72 Oak St. 141 Merritts Rd
(516) 599-4877 Farmingdale, NY 11735
Lynbrook East Rockaway Soccer Club (516) 249-2022
PO Box 2
East Rockaway, NY 11518 Restaurants/Catering/
(516) 887-2626 Gourmet Stores
NY Elk's Lodge # 1
57 Hempstead Ave Gourmet Ghee Company
(516) 599-1515 1 Saperstein Plaza
(516) 661-6315

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First Central Savings Bank opens its doors
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irst Central Savings Bank opened its ninth location
at 303 Merrivk Road last week, aiming to bring back
“banking the way it used to be, only better” in Lyn-
brook.
Dozens packed into the entrance area of the Pistilli Cor-

porate Building, to celebrate the occasion with local officials

like Mayor Alan Beach showing up for the ribbon cutting.

and“We are a true community bank, so for us to serve a com-
munity such as Lynbrook really aligns to the mission is
here at First Central Bank,” executive vice president and
chief administrative officer Michael Serao said.
In the first week of business, the bank saw 50 accounts
opened and over $14 million put into it. Part of their mis-
sion of community-based banking has seen them bring back
account opening gifts for those starting their first account
with the bank.

Joseph Pistilli, the chairman of the bank’s board of

directors, helped build the building which now bears his

Play Local!name back in the 1970s when it became home to Jamaica
Savings Bank. Pistilli now owns the building and the main
conference room in the bank’s first floor residence is dedi-
cated to him.
“It’s a great feeling to bring a good thing to an area that
truly needs the spirit and services of a true community sav-
ings bank,” Pistilli said. “And I think that our competition,
which is very close by, needs to open their eyes and see what
moved onto the block.”

As a gesture to new neighbors, First Central presented

several Lynbrook organizations with $1,000 checks, includ-

ing Wounded Warriors, the Lynbrook Chamber of Com- Tom Carrozza/Herald

merce, the Lynbrook Fire Department, school PTA, the FiRsT CenTRAl sAvings Bank board chair Joseph Pistilli, center, cuts the ribbon opening the Lynbrook location
with Mayor Alan Beach, chief financial officer Raymond Ciccone and chief operating officer Paul Hagan.
Police Benevolent Association, the Kiwanis Club, and Brit-

tany’s Baskets of Hope.

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