Lynbrook Patch Top Stories of the Week: Feb. 20 - 26

Miss any big local news this past week? Check out some of the top news we covered for Lynbrook and East Rockaway:

Monday

• and all schools and most businesses were closed. Lynbrook and East Rockaway schools were off the whole week for Winter Recess. 

• We took nominations for the

Tuesday

• There is a on Atlantic Ave. Walter Lowe hopes that, on top of catering to the liquor needs of Lynbrook, his store will serve to educate his customer base on the area he’s devoted his life to.

• We posted a preview of Tuesday night's

• In Home Pet Services, Inc., (IHPS), a pet sitting and dog walking company based in Queens, recently announced they will open their sixth franchise location in Lynbrook on March 1.

• The Lynbrook in the Class A quarterfinals Tuesday night and will play next Wednesday in the semi's against Garden City. 

Wednesday

• The Lynbrook Village Board that would replace the old Tofu building on Sunrise Hwy. 

• - students at the school have been doing their part to become world and local ecologists.

• Lynbrook-based Long Island American Water announced at Tuesday night's meeting their plans on

• Voting took place for the in Lynbrook.

Thursday

• We posted the weekly Lynbrook Police . Lottery tickets were stolen and an auto parts store was burglarized.

• East Rockaway residents spoke out against a at Wednesday's zoning board meeting.

• Ed Mangano and the Nassau County Police announced made over an eight-week span.

Friday

• told you about the Lyn Gift Shop's Easter Egg Raffle and an Our Lady of Peace weekend event.

• after a summer fire severly damaged the store. After months of rebuilding and repairing, owner Carrie Johnson is focused on letting her customer base know that it’s time to return.   

• on the border of Lynbrook and Malverne injured two people. 

• Long Island American Water announced their Spring season flushing schedule. Lynbrook residents may experience water discoloration during this time period.The flushing will clear harmless mineral deposits and sediment that may have built up over time inside the pipes, according to a press release.

Saturday

• Arthur the cat was named our from the Town of Hempstead shelter. 

What is the top story of the week? Tell us in the comments.