Lynbrook - East Rockaway Herald

2 days ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

A redevelopment project may be on the horizon for a shopping center in East Meadow. East Meadow Plaza, which occupies space between Front Street and Hempstead Turnpike, houses CarMax, a company that specializes in selling used cars. Currently, CarMax occupies a 10,285-square-foot building and is looking to expand with a 2,500 square-foot addition. The proposals, as well as other developments, were discussed at a Council of East Meadow Community Organizations meeting on June 17.

2 days ago | liherald.com | Hernesto Galdamez

St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone this summer — the 50th anniversary of its beloved parish feast. From July 17-20, the Baldwin community is invited to the parish grounds at 11 Gale Ave. for four days of rides, music, international food, games and faith-centered fellowship. The annual event, which began in 1974, has grown into a staple of the summer season and a reflection of the church’s deep ties to the Baldwin community.

2 days ago | liherald.com | Brian Kacharaba

Vladimir Tate has been a mainstay at the Cure of Ars Church in Merrick for the past eight years, entertaining and enlightening the parishioners with his inspirational piano and organ playing. He performs at the Sunday masses, as well as weddings and funerals, and even rented space in the Parish Center to start his own music school.

2 days ago | liherald.com | Brian Kacharaba

The future of soccer in Merrick and Bellmore is extremely bright thanks to a group of young boys who have ripped through the competition in recent months. Winning has become the norm for the U10 Merrick Sharks Academy travel soccer team with first-place finishes in two different leagues as well as several tournament victories.

2 days ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

The new leadership team at Nassau University Medical Center have fired Megan Ryan, the hospital system’s former president, chief executive and legal officer. Ryan, who began her position in December 2024 after serving as interim president, was placed on administrative leave on June 10. The move followed a revamp of the board overseeing NUMC, as part of a state budget package that included legislative changes directly impacting the hospital system based in East Meadow and the A.