Lynbrook Patch Top Stories of the Week: Jan. 9 - 15
A recap of the some of the top stories we covered this week.
Miss any big Lynbrook and East Rockaway news this week? No problem. Check out our week in review below to see some of the top stories we covered, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook for live updates throughout the week:
Monday
- Lynbrook firefighters battled a garage fire Sunday at a Lynbrook home. Check out the story and photos from the fire.
- We posted the agendas for both the Lynbrook Village Meeting and the East Rockaway Village Meeting.
Tuesday
- The two percent tax cap was overridden by the village of East Rockaway board at Monday's meeting, and possible changes to local traffic codes was discussed at the Lynbrook village meeting.
- Fall sports awards were announced for Lynbrook athletes.
- We asked you what you think is the top issue facing Lynbrook in 2012, and we got many responses.
Wednesday
- Lynbrook High School physical education teacher and coach Rob Kolb received the Amazing People Award.
- Rok Fitness in East Rockaway recently opened and posted their first fitness class schedule.
- A man struck by a car in Lynbrook on Jan. 1 is recovering in a local hospital.
- We posted the weekly Lynbrook police crime report - prescription medication was stolen from someone's home.
Thursday
- A Lynbrook man was charged with first-degree rape in a home invasion in Hempstead.
- Lynbrook's Superintendent revealed his facility upgrade recommendations at the Lynbrook BOE Meeting.
- We posted the second entree in our new column "The History of Lynbrook."
Friday
- Our daily 5 Things post reminded you of an alumni wrestling event Friday.
- A job opening for a math teacher position at Lynbrook High School was posted.
- We asked you what you think should replace the Walbaum's on Ocean Ave. that is closing.
Saturday
- Another entry to our "How Well Do YOU Know Lynbrook?" column.
See you next week!