Lynbrook Patch Top Stories of the Week: Feb. 6 - 12

Here's a look at some of the top stories we covered in Lynbrook and East Rockaway this past week. Remember to "like" us on Facebook for live updates.

Monday

• J.C. Greenburg, author of the "Andrew Lost" series, visited on Friday. Greenburg about both writing and science.

• We asked you what you thought of the popular East Rockaway restaurant,

• The folks at school held a for students, as part of Catholic Schools Week. 

Tuesday

• We posted a list of in the area, which included openings for a dental hygienist and web developer.

• Boy Scouts on Monday night. The scouts learned about the local government and its many departments as part of “Good Government Night.”

• Local residents formed an online petition against the proposed

Wednesday

• Raymond Mohler, an eighth-grader at Lynbrook South Middle School, was r in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

• The Hallmark store and Lyn Gift Shop on Atlantic Ave. are offering

Thursday

• We asked you what you thought should replace a vacant building in Lynbrook's downtown.

• The was revealed at the BOE Meeting. large part of the academic portion of the plan will concentrate on “increasing the rigor,” or difficulty, of instruction.

• What is the best movie for Valentine's Day ever made?

• The Sweet Peace is getting ready for Valentine's Day. Check out some of the

• Atria Tanglewood in Lynbrook is on Tuesday.

Friday

• We reminded you of Saturday's event at Our Lady of Peace.

• Are and will increasing the difficulty help improve student performance?

• Lynbrook was awarded a $ for streetscape improvements to Hempstead Ave. and Alexander Ave. 

Saturday

• We posted the in our photo contest "How Well Do YOU Know Lynbrook?"

• Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano released a statement on the police precinct restructuring in our

See you next week!