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We are pleased to present our annual Living In Lynbrook & East Rockaway, a special supplement to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald. Not only does this guide include vital information about Lynbrook and East Rockaway, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of these communities.
Think of Living In Lynbrook & East Rockaway as an “owner’s manual” for newcomers and longtime residents alike. As you’ll see in these pages, there’s an amazingly rich social fabric here.
Those of us who call these villages home know that they’re brimming with history and unique “hidden gems,” which are an integral part of what makes both such wonderful places to live, work, shop, and play. Discover just why we’ve identified them as “hidden gems” as you read through this guide.
Among the many exceptional aspects to these villages, East Rockaway’s Centre Avenue Elementary School has been a community staple for 100 years. Older residents who attended have enthusiastically passed down their school spirit to younger generations. While much has changed during this time, the school’s unwavering passion and dedication to excellence remains as strong as ever.
Lynbrook and East Rockaway have so much to offer, no matter your age, interests or needs. From the iconic Lynbrook Bagels to a literal gem, Unicorn Jewels, to newcomer Calmer U, to the many popular restaurants and eateries here, there is so much that makes up the diverse tapestry of both villages.
Right by the Lynbrook LIRR station is special place that illustrates community spirit at its best. Lenzo Community Gardens is blooming with neighborhood pride — not only do plants and flowers thrive here, but so does human interaction.
Living in Lynbrook & East Rockaway is published in cooperation with the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chamber’s official publication.
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As your Mayor, it is an honor to represent the citizens of Lynbrook and all this great village has to offer. We are community of 20,000 residents situated a quick 35-minute train ride to the financial, fashion, media and cultural capital of the world and a 15-minute ride to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, yet we still embody the quintessential small town tradition where neighbors help neighbors, old established trees line our historic residential blocks and families establish roots over multiple generations.
Lynbrook is consistently ranked as one of the safest municipalities in New York State, which is a testament to how residents look out for each other and the hard work of our first responders, including our village police and fire departments.
Lynbrook’s residential neighborhoods are noted for retaining a distinct “pre-war” architecture of beautiful homes, including tudors, colonials, cape cods and craftsman style homes, many of which have been renovated and expanded to meet the needs of the present day while maintaining their unique character. The Lynbrook Building Department plays an important role in ensuring all construction and buildings within the village meet safety requirements, while our architectural review board is committed to ensuring our village retains its beautiful character. Our Public
Works Department is committed to maintaining and enhancing the lives of our residents through road and infrastructure maintenance, ornamental plantings, trash pickup and more.
The Recreation Center at Greis Park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year for all ages, including sports, classes, clubs and events. The village pool is a destination for many during the warm summer months and a new turf field providing a big stage for local sporting events, now also anchors the complex. The grounds also host many events throughout the year, including an annual Oktoberfest, a summer carnival, and charity events.
We have a vibrant and robust business community providing a multitude of goods and services for our residents along the downtown corridor and beyond. Many vacant and underused buildings have been transformed into prosperous new ventures, including a movie theater, restaurants, coffee shops, medical facilities, luxury living spaces, and more.
On behalf of the village and board of trustees, it’s my great pleasure to extend the warmest of greetings whether you are a new resident or have been here many generations.
Sincerely,
Alan Beach Lynbrook Mayor
Dear residents and future neighbors,
As Mayor of the Village of East Rockaway, I am privileged to extend a warm welcome to you all, whether you are longtime residents or considering making our community your new home. I am excited to share just a few of the countless reasons why life here is truly special.
At the heart of East Rockaway's charm is our tight-knit community of neighbors. Here, friendships flourish easily and neighbors truly look out for one another, embodying a spirit of camaraderie and support that is increasingly rare in today's fast-paced world. Our residents cherish deep-rooted connections, sometimes spanning generations, creating a stable and welcoming environment where everyone feels welcome.
In East Rockaway, we are proud of our village's ability to offer a high quality of life, blending the tranquility of a small-town atmosphere with the conveniences of urban living. We are a community that cares, supports, and thrives together.
Our outstanding community organizations are pillars of East Rockaway's vibrant social fabric. Groups such as the East Rockaway Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Senior Center, and various sports and cultural clubs contribute immensely to our community's dynamism. These organizations provide numerous opportunities for involvement and play a critical role in fostering community spirit through events and initiatives that
enrich life in our community. East Rockaway also boasts a thriving local commerce that is uniquely defined by our picturesque waterfront, bustling Main Street, and vibrant Atlantic Avenue. These commercial corridors are not just business hubs; they are the lifeblood of our local economy. From quaint boutiques and familyrun eateries to professional services and artisanal shops, our local businesses cater to a wide array of needs, all while maintaining a charming village atmosphere. The dedication of our local business owners and their integration into the fabric of our community are paramount to what makes East Rockaway a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Moreover, our beautiful waterfront is not only a scenic backdrop but also a hub of activity, offering everything from boating and fishing to Carrigan Point, a serene spot perfect for a family picnic or a quiet afternoon away from the hustle and bustle. Combined with our wellmaintained Memorial and Oxbow Parks, Nassau County's nearby Bay Park and the Village Recreation Complex on John Street, we ensure that residents of all ages can not only enjoy the outdoors but also engage in active lifestyles. Whether you are seeking a place to call home or a new destination to explore, we invite you to discover all that our wonderful village has to offer.
Sincerely,
Gordon Fox Village of East Rockaway Mayor
Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce President Polly Talbot acknowledges 2024 honorees and
Dear residents of our wonderful village,
As President of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce I am thrilled to share the exciting programs we offer to enrich our community. Our Chamber works tirelessly to foster a vibrant and thriving village, and your support is invaluable.
Polly Talbott Lynbrook Chamber President
Throughout the year we organize a variety of exciting programs and events designed to bring joy, entertainment and opportunities to our village and our members. Our goal is to create moments that bring us together celebrating and enriching the unique spirit of our community.
Thank you for making “Experience Lynbrook” and our “Chamberfest Street Fair” so successful and be sure to catch our last Cruise Nights this summer, every Thursday through August. Then, join us for Casino Night in November and our Annual “Evening of Excellence” in
January where we honor some of the most dedicated and impactful members of our village and swear in our new officers and board. We encourage you to support our local businesses and if you do have a business and are not a member, we encourage you to consider becoming one. You can see all our events and members on our website, Lynbrookusa.com. Our photographer Andrea Baum has been amazing at keeping up with all of our activities and members and it really makes our website fun!
Together we can make our village an even better place to live, work and play. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!
Warmest Regards,
Polly Talbott President Lynbrook Chamber of
Commerce
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By Ben Fiebert
Centre Avenue Elementary School’s mantra of “better together” has created long-lasting connections within the community, which span multiple generations.
The school opened in 1924 when the film strip projector wasn’t even invented yet. Now, 100 years later, students can watch the same educational films that those projectors displayed, but on the palm of their hands. Centre Avenue has gone through structural, educational, and program changes over the years, but one thing that has stayed the same is the supportive energy that the school instilled in its students.
“The building is committed to the betterment of the students’ future,” Principal Caila Kelly, 45, said.“And they know that when we have to have a conversation that may not be palatable for a lot of people, it comes from a place of supportive energy and that’s what I believe kept us a generational impact for so many years.”
Kelly, who took on her leadership role four years ago, said that it’s those that came before her — and those who will follow her — that will keep Centre Avenue a “special place.” She said that the closeknit culture created where the students, faculty, nurses, custodians, and “every single person that walks the hallway” is what contributed to the school’s longevity.
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Centre Avenue Elementary School’s mantra of 'better together' has created long-lasting connections within the community. Despite changes over the years, the supportive energy the school instilled in its students has remained constant.
Kelly has seen students' academic success steadily increase, which was reflected by recent state testing scores. In February, Centre Avenue was awarded the Level 2 Thinking Map shared visual language for learning accreditation. Centre Avenue is one of the few schools on Long Island to achieve this status.
“This accreditation comes with a lot of work with student thinking, student facing work, parent facing work, and using that to prepare the students for high school,” Kelly said. Project-based learning is another enhancement infused into the school’s curriculum under the leadership of James DeTommaso, superintendent of East Rockaway School District. This has been a common theme in the school’s STEM program, which follows a more hands-on approach to learning.
“The students used a magnet to determine the level of iron that was coming out of cereal,” Kelly said.“They’re living as scientists and mathematicians and working through that kind of mentality.”
Bill O’Hara, 80, was in Centre Avenue Elementary School in the 1950s. His daughters also attended the school and he recalls programs that didn't' exist when he was a student.
“My daughter Colleen was in the Enterprise Program in Centre Avenue for fourth, fifth and sixth grade,” O’Hara said.“This was for accelerated students.”
O’Hara explained that
although the school didn’t have this program during 1950s, he still made the most of it when his daughter was in it. He would participate in class trips with the students as a chaperone.
O’Hara’s family is one of the many that represents the school's generational impact on the community. Not only did his daughters go to Centre Avenue, but his granddaughter is also a student there.
O’Hara picks up his grandchildren from school every afternoon, so he's observed the many structural changes the building has undergone over the past couple of decades.
“The whole wing on the east end of the school is new,” O’Hara said.“And they put a circular driveway in the front of the school.”
One piece of advice that O’Hara would tell the students, if given the opportunity, is to find a “manual trade.” He noted that plumbers are becoming obsolete and that most people don’t even know how to use a screwdriver. Overall, O’Hara said he would like to see an increase in general handymen.
Sue Torborg, 70, also attended Centre Avenue. She was only a student in the school for Kindergarten in 1959. However, her four children all attended the school, with her oldest starting in 1982 and the youngest graduating in 2001.
“The school has really changed,” Torborg said, from when her first child attended to now. “It’s transitioned very nicely. There’s been more classrooms that had to be created to accommodate more students.”
She will never forget when she received her son’s report card and it said she should encourage him to learn his alphabet and numbers during the summer. Now, she explained, the students are entering kindergarten, already knowing how to write their names.
“Also, they added on a beautiful library and
a computer and technology room, which was not there when my kids were there,” Torborg said.
Kelly, O’Hara and Torborg all shared the same sentiment about how Centre Avenue has thrived over the years due to its close relationship with residents.
“We are a very small community and we’re a very close community,” Torborg said.“I’ve lived here all my life, my mother moved to East Rockaway in the 1930s, so I think the longevity has to do a lot with the people that are here; the people that contribute to the community and the school system.”
Looking ahead — 50 or so years — into the future, Kelly noted that the school will see more integration with A.I. and technology. She also said that the programs will be geared more towards real world connections. She also envisions the school shifting to more collaborative, student-centered classrooms.
One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook 11563 (516) 599-8300
mayor: Alan C. Beach (516) 599-8784
Deputy mayor: Michael Hawxhurst
Village Clerk Administrator: John Giordano (516) 599-3800, Ext. 202
376 Atlantic Ave., P.O. Box 189 East Rockaway, 11518 (516) 887-6300
mayor: Gordon J. Fox
Deputy mayor: Bruno F. Romano
Village Clerk-treasurer:
Theresa Gaffney (516) 887-6300
Deputy Village treasurer: Donna Pagliaro (516) 887-6300
Department of public Works superintendent: Philip Healey (516) 599-8838
building Department superintendent: Brian Stanton (516) 599-8828
Village Justice Court: Hon. William J. McLaughlin (516) 599-0416
assessing Department:
Lisa Kenny (516) 593-6505
parks supervisor: Keith Bonomo (516) 599-8000, Ext. 411
recreation supervisor: Antonia Marchese (516) 599-8000, Ext. 413
Deputy Clerk: Valerie Onorato (516) 599-8300, Ext. 205
Deputy treasurer: Darlene DiCaro (516) 599-8300, Ext. 213 administrator, budget officer: John Giordano (516) 599-8300, Ext. 202
Village Justice: Hon. Richard Braverman (516) 887-6312
building Department superintendent: Jack Felbinger (516) 887-6310
emergency management manager: James Carrigan (516) 887-6326
recreation Department Leader: Nancy Landerer (516) 341-0996
DpW superintendent: Kevin Conklin (516) 887-6316
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Sometimes you’re investing in tomorrow and the patients can’t understand why I won’t charge them for things or give them great deals. It’s about what’s best for them.
By Ben Fiebert
Anthony Cecere’s business has transformed decades of chronic pain for his neighbors into a thing of the past.
The Holistic Health Center and Spa marked its five-year anniversary in June in East Rockaway. Located on Main Street, the business has become a beacon of hope for those suffering with pain and day-to-day stress. Cecere opened Calmer U in 2019 with one goal in mind: to help as many people as he can.
“It’s about overall wellness here,” Cecere said.“It’s not just about the money, but it’s about doing the right thing and taking care of people.”
Cecere said that the treatment he offers is not a sprint, but rather a marathon, as it may take several sessions for a patient
to feel better. Since he doesn't want fees to prohibitive, he offers deals or treatments at a lower price.
“Sometimes you’re investing in tomorrow and the patients can’t understand why I sometimes won’t charge them for things or why I will give them great deals,” Cecere said.“It's not about today, it’s about letting them understand that this is about what’s best for them, so all of our therapies are very reasonably priced.”
Cecere has been involved in healthcare since the 1990s when he received an acupuncture license. He explained that he was always interested in complementary and alternative medicine. Guided by the belief that there needed to be more “overall wellness centers” instead of “isolated therapies,” he opened Calmer U.
Calmer U's practice began with treatment for stress, which as Cecere explains, is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
“We work with all kinds of anti-stress therapies, whether it be massage, acupuncture, red light therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy,” Cecere said.“All things to try to de-
crease people’s stress levels.”
After focusing on mitigating stress levels in his patients, Cecere then began to treat body pain with acoustic sound wave therapy. The procedure was originally mostly used to break up kidney stones, but it is now a successful treatment for scar tissue, tissue repair and regrowth.
“After the success with this therapy with breaking up kidney stones, they adapted it to work with soft tissue,” Cecere said.“So it works with people with arthritis, neuritis, bursitis, tendinitis. It also works on carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, hernias, strains, sprains. It’s really an amazing thing.”
Cecere had a patient who was successfully treated with acoustic sound wave therapy on his ankle because he wasn’t able to bend it for five years. After the therapy session, he was able to bend his ankle again.
“Then he came back to me because he also had hydrocephalus and the doctors wanted to put shunts in his head so he asked me if I could do the same treatment for that,” Cecere said.“I said ‘no, I can’t,’ but I said that I do have this other treatment, which is three very potent anti-inflammatories.”
Cecere told him there was a possibility that the cerebral spinal fluid was draining due to inflammation. After two weeks of treatment, according to Cecere, the patient was a different person.
“He had no more dizziness, no more headaches, no more stuttering, and he was actually taking strides instead of shuffling when he walked,” Cecere said.
With several similar success stories, Cecere is bringing on new therapies to help those with other issues. Among his treatments, he offers remedies for lymphatic drainage, utilizing technology that will help “stimulate the body to work.” He and his dedicated team continue to expand their natural wellness services to the community.
Michael Clancy has been delighting customers for over 30 years, buttering them up at Lynbrook Bagels. Opened by his mother and two partners in 1993, Clancy and his sister Kaitlyn Gateson took over in 1998.
By Ben Fiebert
Michael Clancy knows just how to butter up his customers. For over 30 years, his business has sold a bit of everything — literally — to hunger patrons.
Clancy’s mother opened Lynbrook Bagels with two business partners in 1993. Clancy eventually took over the business with his sister Kaitlyn Gateson in 1998, after their mom bought out her partners. The shop only offered bagels, cream cheese, and tuna in the 1990s, but now Lynbrook Bagels has fully expanded its offferings to includes soups, sandwiches and more.
Clancy studied at culinary school, applying that knowledge to grow his business — and the menu. From its beginnings as a small bagel shop, Clancy transformed Lynbrook Bagels into so much more, including a catering operation.
“We do a lot more things here probably than other stores do,” Clancy said. He is especially proud of his preservativefree menu. Most items are made from scratch and those that aren’t prepared in-house are purchased from “very reputable vendors and manufacturers.”
Clancy has longtime customers, some he's known for 30 years. He also has staff whom he remembers as babies. To Clancy, this is a special, intimate bond that differentiates his business from others.
“For me, Lynbrook Bagels has that 'Cheers' effect where you walk in here and we all kind of know your name and know your order,” Clancy said.
With" Mom and Pop" stores facing an uncertain future, his customer relationship is indeed special. Clancy noted that stores such as 7-Eleven or Panera don't have the bond with customers and longtime employees that he's been able to maintain.
“We’re dedicated to the village and the community and the community has been very loyal to us,” Clancy said.
Of course, there have been difficult moments for his store. Like many businesses, he was impacted by the pandemic and has had to regroup. Lynbrook Bagels could only do deliveries back then and was forced to cut back on staffing. Even now the store has not returned to full staff capacity he said.
Despite these hurdles, Clancy prevailed, shining a light through those dark days. He supported businesses, schools and charities to ensure food reached those in need, including St. Jude and St. Agnes in Rockville Centre.
Ever forward thinking, Clancy is enthusiastic about Lynbrook's vitality. He is eager to welcome residents of The Langdon at Lynbrook, the new 201-unit apartment complex currently under construction at the former site of the Mangrove Feather factory, near the LIRR station.
Bethany Congregational Church
PastorMark J. Lukens
100 Main St. (516) 599-5768
East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Pastor Stephan Hurkens 124 Garfield Place (516) 599-3116
St. Raymond's Roman Catholic Church
Pastor Friar Chuck Romano 263 Atlantic Ave. (516) 593-5000
Hewlett-East Rockaway
Jewish Centre
Rabbi Michael Schlesinger
295 Main St. (516) 599-2634
HERJC Religious School (516) 599-0424
Early Childhood Center (516) 599-1169
St. John the Evangelist
Episcopal Church
49 Blake Ave. (516) 792-6050
St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church 45 Union Place (516) 887-1699
Hendrickson Avenue Bible Church 61 Hendrickson Ave. (516) 599-4645
HendricksonAvenueBibleChurch.com habr1@hotmail.com
Lynbrook Baptist Church
Pastor Keith Allen 225 Earle Ave. LynbrookBaptist.org
Our Lady of Peace
Roman Catholic Church
Pastor Richard T. Stelter 25 Fowler Ave. (516) 599-6414
Religious Education Office (516) 593-5150
School - (516) 593-4884
St. James United Methodist Church
Paster Penny L. Gadzini 11 St James Place
(516) 599-5148
St.John's Incarnation
Lutheran Church
Pastor Alexander Kennedy 13 Blake Ave. (516) 599-0778 stjohnincarnation@gmail.com StJohnIncarnation.org
Temple Am EchadSouth Shore Reform Congregation One Saperstein Plaza (516) 593-4004
Religious School (516) 593-4004
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By Ben Fiebert
Spreading charm in Lynbrook since 2004, Unicorn Jewels has forged a culture of trust and honesty with customers. This is the reputation that's enabled the business to remain a community treasure and destination for those seeking that special bauble.
Whether somebody comes to me and they bring a piece of jewelry that is $50 or $20,000... I respect and treat their jewelry like it’s mine.
From fixing precious jewelry to offering sentimental gifts for folks to give to their loved ones, Unicorn Jewels embodies the definition of a ‘Hidden Gem.’
Engagement rings are a big hit at Unicorn Jewels. From diamonds to gold, Unicorn Jewels has it all.
In 1979, Betty Sclafani and Denise SclafaniDaniels, the shop's owners, began their foray into the jewelry business by selling their pieces at coin shows under the name “Second Time Around.” After running a kiosk in a Lawrence mall, which closed in 2006, and gaining a loyal customer base they found an opportunity in Lynbrook to set up shop.
Beyond the gems, the store is treasured for its community involvement and the connections that Sclafani-Daniels maintains with customers — both longtime and those new to her store. And when folks stop in to promote an organization or charitable event, Sclafani-Daniels always responds to the
request with a donation. Also, every year, she goes out of her way to make prom memorable for Lynbrook High School students.
“Lynbrook does their prom on the street (Atlantic Avenue) and we get to be part of it,” Sclafani-Daniels said.“I’ve started helping and assisting them; I get asked to help because it’s such a big event.”
When students walk by her store during prom, she distributes pens with her busi ness name on them. It's all in the effort to make lasting connections with (prospective) customers of every generation.
“I’m always giving donations,” Sclafani-Daniels said. “You can ask anybody, any church, any temple, any school, if someone is sick, the mayor’s golf outing, I constantly give back to the community.”
acted with. So she made sure to demonstrate that Unicorn Jewels would remain a hub of safety and trust.
“That was an obstacle,” Sclafani-Daniels said about the pandemic.“And I dealt with it very carefully.”
In order to maintain contact, the store phone was forwarded to her cell phone. She met with customers on a oneon-one basis so that they felt comfortable inside. She was also diligent with following all Covid protocols during that time.
When Sclafani-Daniels was a young girl, she came to realize that when you give to the community, you get back. This has been Unicorn Jewels' mantra since its start back in 2004.
“Trust and honesty is such a beautiful thing,” Sclafani-Daniels said.“Whether somebody comes to me and they bring a piece of jewelry that is $50 or when another customer walks in the same door at the same time and they have something that is $20,000, it’s theirs, but I respect and treat their jewelry like it’s mine.”
Need to spice up your earring game? Unicorn Jewels has you covered with these square diamond earrings.
Sclafani-Daniels relates that she had a customer visit her store recently solely because of the trust that she has built up throughout the years. The customer dropped off a heartshaped diamond, gifted to her from her dad. She told Sclafani-Daniels that her father died and she knew that she would do everything right to replicate the heart-shaped diamond to give to her daughter for her 21st birthday. This reputation garnered over the years was clearly evident during the pandemic. Sclafani-Daniels noticed that her neighbors were quite cautious about whom they inter-
“Some people wanted their items brought out to their car because I still had their merchandise, they still had birthdays, and they had their stuff at my store,” Sclafani-Daniels said.
“And to be honest with you, I think from doing that, my business has gotten better.”
She made sure to go out of her way to fully provide the outstanding customer service on which she's built her business, despite the obstacle of the pandemic.
Since then, her response to a loyal customer who moved out of Lynbrook — an hour away — is typical of SclafaniDaniels commitment to her clientele.
When this customer was passing through town, she called Sclafani-Daniels, requesting a watch battery. Without a moment's hesitation, Sclafani-Daniels immediately went to her store to assist her customer.
“She said,‘How much?' And I said,‘Karen, don’t be silly.’ She was just so happy that I changed her watch battery.”
Quickly answering the call to help is something that Sclafani-Daniels is known for and it’s why her business has been a staple in Lynbrook for 20 years. She plans on hosting a 20th anniversary celebration on Oct. 5 and said to "stay tuned for more details!"
By Ben Fiebert
YWe have 31 states in Mexico,' Urena said. 'And if you travel from state to state, all the foods are different and I had the chance to taste all those flavors.
ou might want to consider wearing light clothing when you walk down Main Street to Puerta Mexicana; opening the restaurant's doors will transport you over 2,000 miles south, giving you a taste of Lili ana Urena’s homeland.
Sandwiched between a food market and an international shipping center at 142 Main St. is Urena’s eatery. For years she wanted to open a small, cozy restaurant close to her East Rocka way home. Six years ago she realized her dream.
Since 2018, Urena has made it her mission to give neighbors a taste of her home country through the vivid pink hues of her restaurant, the string lights illuminating
colorful artwork on the walls, and the rich flavors and aromas of authentic Mexican food.
Urena’s story starts in her hometown of Mexico City. When she was 20years-old, she traveled throughout Mexico sam pling different foods. She explained that in Mexico, meals are created with similar ingredients but pre pared with many variations.
“We have 31 states in Mexico,” Urena said.“And if you travel from state to state, all the foods are dif ferent and I had the chance to taste all those flavors.”
Her love for her native cuisine led her into a business partnership with two people from Puebla, Mexico who instructed her in preparing these foods. From there, she was able to start a business in Brooklyn. However, she wanted to have a homey feeling to her restaurant, which is why she eventually opened Puerta Mexicana in East Rockaway.
One of the foods she brought to the U.S. is mole, which is a delicious complex sauce made with chiles, spices and nuts, among other varied ingredients.
“I remember when I was a little girl, my
grandmother made the mole from scratch for special occasions,” Urena said.“And I love making the mole from scratch and just the smells from the roasted peppers makes me feel like I’m going back in time.”
Although not family owned, Urena’s family members do help her out in the restaurant. Urena, who not only runs the business, but prepares most of the menu, is supported by her aunt who also helps with the cooking. Additionally her brother also helps her with taking orders among other tasks.
“What I tell people when they come and taste the food is ‘my food is like if you were to go to Mexico and eat in out house. It’s authentic, simple, and fresh.’,” Urena said.“The food is very close to what you find in Mexico.”
Urena said that the meals one can obtain in a high-end restaurant are not the foods that you will find in a Mexican household. She said that those foods are a “fancy” version of Mexican cuisine, which isn’t the authentic version that she provides.
“My favorite part of the restaurant is the food because when I cook, it makes me so happy,” Urena said.“When people come into the restaurant and say ‘Urena, I love your food,’ I feel so happy to share my meals with people.”
Urena's goal is to bring people to Mexico through a visit to her restaurant. She explained that in Mexico, many stores — and towns — have the same vibrant colors and decorations that she's brought into her eatery. She aims to give folks in East Rockaway the same experience thousands of miles away.
“It’s a cultural thing for Mexicans to share,” Urena said. "When we have guests at home, we want to share our meals with them so I am trying to do that with my restaurant as well, by giving them a taste of my culture. "
By Ben Fiebert
Despite the honking of cars on Sunrise Highway and the intense roar of the Lynbrook LIRR station, Lynbrook neighbors collaborate to maintain a peaceful oasis on Wright Avenue.
The land, which contains over three dozen individual plots of small farms, is a community hub where neighbors work together to preserve this vibrant, lively space amid the hustle and bustle of Lynbrook just to its south. It's known as Lenzo Community Gardens, named after Tony Lenzo, who was one of the founders of the garden in 1994 and died in 2011. Now, 30 years later, Lenzo Gardens committee members Fred Yosca, Richard Deitrich, and Bill McAlpin continue to carry on Lenzo’s mission.
According to Valorie Onorato, deputy clerk of Lynbrook Village, Lenzo loved planting and growing food for his family, as well as teaching others to do the same. Lenzo brought the idea of a community garden to former Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran and the Lynbrook Board of Trustees. They helped select and till the land that was carved out and dedicated for this purpose.
“The mission is for people to learn to work to grow their own
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Despite the honking of cars on Sunrise Highway and the intense roar of the Lynbrook LIRR station, Lynbrook neighbors collaborate to maintain a peaceful oasis on Wright Avenue.
food, respect the land and each other, to recognize the amount of work it takes to grow your own food, to respect farmers and all that they do for us, and to do this all in the spirit of community,” Onorato said.“Helping each other learn and be a part of nature, sharing knowledge, and experience the cycle of life — first hand — its sweat, its tears.”
For a small annual fee of $25, residents can learn basic gardening skills. Onorato explained that mostly vegetables are planted, but some people also grow flowers or herbs.
“Some long time gardeners rotate their crops and plant ground cover for the winter,” Onorato said.
She explained that each gardener has to maintain their area on all sides of their assigned plot and prevent weeds from spilling over into other people’s gardens.
“We are one community and always have been,” Onorato said about neighbors working together. "The individual garden plots are available for any Lynbrook resident who wants to work the land, dig in and learn about growing and providing food for their own families in the fresh air, observing and experiencing that miracle of nature. Together or apart.”
From neighbors who don’t have a yard to those who just want to learn how to grow plants, this garden cultivates unity among folks of different backgrounds.Yosca added that the gardeners are people
It contains over three-dozen, individual plots for community members to grow flowers, vegetables and more.
of all kinds. He said it's a place those of different backgrounds can come together and meet one another.
“The garden provides a lot of people with something they don’t have,” Yosca said.“Because Lynbrook has a lot of apartment buildings, there are a lot of people who don’t have a backyard to garden in. So this provides them that opportunity.”
Gardening tools are not required to participate; Lenzo Gardens has a shed that contains all of the necessary equipment. Gardeners do, however, need to buy seeds or plants and undergo an orientation about gardening.
Onorato said that those who participate in this garden gain selfconfidence and self-respect, along with becoming self-sufficient. Organizations, especially the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, also are involved in working the land, which further increases the amount of community involvement within the garden. Currently, Girl Scouts are putting some time with a plot, for the benefit of others.
“Some of the girls in the troop have experience and I think what the girls intend to do here is provide some of what they grow for other organizations,” Yosca said.
Yosca also mentioned that a couple of years ago, a Scout — the son of one of the gardeners — grew veggies, which he then gave to those in need. And it's not just the Scouts lending a helping hand. Neighbors who have a surplus of crops offer their food to others. He noted that when people exercise nearby, the gardeners offer them tomatoes.
The garden truly fosters a sense of community here in Lynbrook. Although there are no plans on expansion, it fills up every year, with a waiting list. To sign up for the garden, visit TinyURL. com/4dwvxzcf.
Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun! There’s something for everyone in East Rockaway and Lynbrook. business
lynbrook Chamber of Commerce
President: Polly Talbott P.O Box 624, Lynbrook 11563 (516) 242-4649
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b ay Park Civic Property
Owners a ssociation P.O. Box 82 East Rockaway 11518 (516) 312-9866
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Historical
t he Historical s ociety of East rockaway & lynbrook P.O. Box 351
East Rockaway 11518 (516) 887-9094
President: Frank M. Torre
Family
Mothers Center of s W nassau inc. (516) 888-6262
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Knights of Columbus/st. Mary’s
Maris Stella Council No. 2228 78 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook 11563 (516) 887-2228
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t he a ncient Order of Hibernians Division 14 VFW Hall, 235 Merrick Road., Lynbrook 11563 (516) 546-3451
lynbrook Police
b enevolent a ssociation P.O. Box 509
Lynbrook 11563 (516) 418-3399
nassau County Conservative Party 1 Sydney St., Plainview 11803 (516) 433-8568
NassauCountyConservativeParty.com
nassau County Democratic Committee 100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 115 Garden City 11530 (516) 294-3366
NassauCountyDems.com
nassau County republican Committee 164 Post Ave. Westbury 11590 (516) 334-5800
l eague of Women Voters P.O. Box 221 Port Washington 11510 (516) 431-1628
a merican l egion Post no. 958/ l adies auxiliary 71 Main St. East Rockaway 11518 (516) 599-9580
Disabled a merican Veterans 162 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook 11563 (516) 887-7100
VFW Howard l athrop Post 2307 235 Merrick Road Lynbrook 11563 (516) 594-2307
VFW robert F. garrison Post 3350
164 Main St., East Rockaway 11518 (516) 887-8170
East rockaway raiders athletic a ssociation (516) 581-5572
Email: aserraiders@aol.com
East rockaway recreation Center 17 John St. East Rockaway 11518 (516) 341-0996
lynbrook recreation Center
Greis Memorial Park 55 Wilbur St. Lynbrook 11563 (516) 599-8000
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For over 40 years, The Grand Pavilion has served the community’s subacute rehabilitation and longterm care needs with distinction. Today, The Grand Pavilion is a stateof-the-art rehabilitation environment where you are assured a paradigm of comfort-enhancing amenities and customized therapies under the direction of leading physicians.
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For over 40 years, The Grand Pavilion has served the community’s subacute rehabilitation and longterm care needs with distinction. Today, The Grand Pavilion is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation environment where you are assured a paradigm of comfort-enhancing amenities and customized therapies under the direction of leading physicians.
For over 40 years, The Grand Pavilion has served the community’s subacute rehabilitation and longterm care needs with distinction. Today, The Grand Pavilion is a stateof-the-art rehabilitation environment where you are assured a paradigm of comfort-enhancing amenities and customized therapies under the direction of leading physicians.
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Alan Beach Mayor
Michael Hawxhurst Deputy Mayor
Robert Boccio Trustee
Ann Marie Reardon Trustee
Town of Hempstead Supervisor
Don Clavin (R) One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000
Town of Hempstead
Councilwoman - 4th District
Laura Ryder (R) One Washington St. Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3252
Governor Kathy Hochul (D) State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390
Nassau County Executive
Bruce Blakeman (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131
Nassau County Legislator - 7th District
Howard Kopel (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6207
Nassau County Legislator - 4th District
Patrick Mullaney (R) 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6204
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800
State Senate - 9th District
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R) 265 E. Merrick Road, Suite 101 Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580 (516) 766-8383
New York State Senate Legislative Office Bldg., Room 415, Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-2400
Nassau County Legislator - 6th District
William Gaylor III (R) 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6214
Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386
State Assembly - 21st District Brian Curran (R) 74 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 561-8216 New York State Assembly Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-5801
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262
United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 780 Third Av., Suite 2301 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430
United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542
United States Representative 4th District
Anthony D'Esposito (R) 229 7th St., Suite 102 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008
1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516
All businesses are in Lynbrook, NY 11563 unless noted
5 Corners Fitness
230 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-8441
A Mindful Talk
Health Services
7 Franklin Ave. (516) 218-2545
amindfultalk.com
AC Graphics
532 Merrick Rd (516) 341-8261
acgraphicsny.com
Administrative Services Only
303 Merrick Rd, Suite 300 (516) 394-9403
asonet.com
Advance Auto Parts
400 Sunrise Hway (516) 881-3848
advanceautoparts.com
Allways Exterminating Company
34 Atlantic Ave., Suite 200 (516) 599-7674
allwaysexterminating.com
Amani Salon and Spa 381 Sunrise Hway (516) 622-1563
Andrew Fudrini CPA, P.C. 15 Atlantic Ave., Suite 210 (516) 603-7002
acfcpa-pc.com
Angelina’s Pizzeria Restaurant 23 Atlantic Ave. (516) 872-3477
angelinaslynbrook.com
Atria Tanglewood 125 Ocean Ave. (516) 256-0088
atriatanglewood.com
Beatsonfilm Productions
96 Atlantic Ave. (516) 813-8698
beatsonfilm.com
Buzzcopies
441 A Merrick Rd (516) 809-8218
buzzcopies.com
C & L Plumbing Supply Inc. 196 Merrick Rd (516) 599-6655
candlplumbingsupply.com
Carstar Celebrity Chase Collision 191 Earle Ave. (516) 593-0920
carstar.com
Checkline
175 Vincent Ave. (917) 599-7875
checkline.com
Comprehensive Audiology
261 Broadway (516) 387-4000
comprehensiveaudiology.com
Corrective Health & Wellness
498 Merrick Rd (516) 825-7100
hechtchiro.com
CPA REALTY
273 Merrick Rd (516) 284-6935
Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce President Polly Talbot introduces honoree Chris Anderson, owner of Crown Ford, at the 2024 Chamber Gala.
Craft Kitchen & Taphouse
44 Stauderman Ave. (516) 341-0547
craftlynbrook.com
Crown Ford 420 Merrick Rd (516) 599-0600
crownfordonline.com
Daikin Comfort Design Center 817 Sunrise Hway (516) 749-8913
daikinlynbrook.com
Dance Workshop
16 Atlantic Ave., Unit B (516) 561-2343
danceworkshopli.com
DeSantis Property Solutions
25 Newton Ave. (631) 875-0238
Earthtones Salon
148 Hendrickson Ave. (516) 823-0386
Elements of Earth Jewelry LLCKlutch Boutique
92 Atlantic Ave. (917) 324-9993
European Wax Center
603 Sunrise Hway (516) 417-3673
waxcenter.com
F & L Deli & Catering
38 Atlantic Ave. (516) 599-6099
fnldeli.com
Family Dentistry of Lynbrook 95 Scranton Ave. (516) 599-0059
dentistryoflynbrook
Father and Son Auto Corp. 170 Atlantic Ave. (516) 815-2188
fatherandsonautocorp.com
Ferrante Chiropractic
498 Merrick Rd (516) 232-5528
First Central Savings Bank 303 Merrick Rd (516) 236-9202 firstcentralsavings.com
Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home 34 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-3600
Flo Fitness
453 Sunrise Hway (516) 670-1224
flo-fitness.com
Francine's Cakes 150 Scranton Ave. (917) 573-5468
Gary S.Cohen DDS 103 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-3112
GEICO Local Office 475 Sunrise Hway (516) 881-3210
geico.com/lynbrook-matassa
Get Thai Takeaway 431 Merrick Rd (516) 629-7927
getthaitakeaway.com
Glassman Law Group 34 Atlantic Ave. Suite 200 (516) 823-1800
Goldgrab CPA PLLC 46 Stauderman Ave. (516) 908-7770
goldgrabcpa.com
Hibachibachi 350 Sunrise Hway (516) 612-0478
Hilton Hospital for Animals 120 Merrick Rd (516) 887-2914
hiltonanimalhospital.net
House of Health Chiropractic 185 Merrick Rd, Suite2-D (516) 321-0397
Hummus Fiit 433 Sunrise Hway (516) 400-9526 myhummusfit.com
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Huntington Learning Center (Entity: AK Lynbrook, LLC)
639 Sunrise Hway (516) 568-0521
huntingtonhelps.com/center/lynbrook
Il Luogo Restaurant
159 Sunrise Hway (516) 837-9015
illuogoristorante.com
Jami's Cleaners
240 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-9022
Jenefer Joseph & Associates
375 Sunrsie Hway, Suite 4
John Dominick Cusumano 12 Wilbur St. (516) 599-4001
jdcusumano.com
John Zangler Expert Watch and Jewelry
5 Stauderman Ave. (718) 225-4380
Johnny McGoreys
46 Atlantic Ave. (516) 239-2458
Lanzello Remodeling
182 Earle Ave. (516) 612-2151
LaRosa Realty New York
70 Sunrise Dr. (516) 721-8885
Law Office of Bruce Hafner
81 Hempstead Ave. (516) 593-5656
hafnerlaw.net
Lenox Hill Radiology
443 Sunrise Hway (516) 798-4242
lenoxhillradiology.com
Lisa Fava Realtor 13 Duryea Place lisafavarealtor.com
Livorno Ristorante
79 Atlantic Ave. (516) 439-4881
livornolynbrook.com
Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 PO Box 62 (516) 599-4877
Lynbrook Bagels
26 Atlantic Ave. (516) 596-0917
lynbrookbagels.com
Lynbrook Baptist Church
225 Earle Ave. (516) 599-9402
lynbrookbaptist.org
Lynbrook Knights Youth Baseball Club Corp
2 Devon Street (516) 287-3894
Lynbrook Little League P O Box 865 (516) 887-2626
lynbrooklittleleague.com
Lynbrook Massage Therapy 94 Atlantic Ave. (516) 596-9100
lynbrookmassage.com
Lynbrook PBA
P. O. Box 509 (516) 418-3399
lynbrookpba.org
Lynbrook Public Library 56 Eldert Street (516) 599-8630
lynbrooklibrary.org
Lynbrook / West Hempstead Herald
Rhonda Glickman
2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 x 250 liherald.com
Mako Plumbing & Heating Inc.
17 Maple Ave. (516) 285-9879 makoplumbing.com
Malatesta Paladino Inc.
368 Ocean Ave. (718) 523-5656
malatestapaladino.com
Michaels Electric Supply 456 Merrick Rd (516) 593-7200
michaelselectric.com
Miller's Housewares
40 Atlantic Ave. (516) 599-1336 millerslynbrook.com
Mur-Lees Mens & Boys Wear
24 Atlantic Ave. (516) 599-7777
New York Elks Lodge #1 57 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-1515 nyelks1.org
New York Friendly Home Care
29 Franklin Ave. (516) 812-0007 nyfriendlyhomecare.com
Next Level Real Estate New York 192-A Hempstead Ave. (516) 688-3593 nextlevelrealestateny.com
NGL Insurance Group 112 Merrick Rd (516) 599-7532 nglgroup.com
Paramount Beauty Supply 16 Atlantic Ave. (516) 599-4747
Party Expressions,Inc./ LI Lawn Signs 4 U 534 Merrick Rd
Pearsall's Station 479 Sunrise Hway (516) 887-8384 pearsallstation.com
Perfect Smile Dental Arts. P.C. 185 Merrick Rd Suite 2-C (516) 360-4256 perfectsmiledentalarts.com
Perry's Funeral Home 118 Union Ave. (516) 593-1111 perryfh.com
PGS Printing and Graphic Services 536 Merrick Rd (516) 599-0400 pgsprinting.com
Picker Pharmacy 18 Atlantic Ave (516) 599-0079
Polly Talbott's A la Carte 192 Tottenham Rd (516) 317-2075
pollytalbott.com
Prime 39 Restaurant 39 Atlantic Ave. (516) 837-3939 prime39.com
Priority 1 Security Services, LLC 22 Kowall Place (516) 880-4388
Prosperi Bakery Inc. 103 Atlantic Ave. (516) 593-7689 prosperibakery.com
Quality Movement Restoration -Low Back Physical Therapy & Performance 41 Atlantic Ave. (917) 808-5412 qualitymovementpt.com
Realty Trends Corp 50 Hempstead Ave Suite F realtytrends.net
Regal Cinemas 321 Merrick Rd (516) 823-0170 regmovies.com/theatres/regallynbrook-rpx-1348
Richner Printing and Mailing Services
Michael Karff 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 x288 mkarff@richnerprinting.com
River Mill Tavern & Tables 100 Ocean Ave. (516) 599-2700 rivermilllynbrook.com
Rockville Centre Choral Society 11 St. James Place (516) 599-5705
Ryu's Martial Arts 309 Sunrise Hway (516) 596-2444
Simon Paston & Sons 381 Sunrise Hway, 4th Floor paston.com
So Far So Good Chinese Restaurant 17 Broadway (516) 599-2131 sofarsogood.us
St. Mary's/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus 78 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-2228 lynbrookkofc.com
Starz on Broadway LLC 85 Atlantic Ave. (516) 561-5599
Stefan's Florist 321 Hendrickson Ave. (516) 239-2402 stefansfloristny.com
Stockman & Poropat, PLLC 371 Sunrise Hwy (718) 657-7400
StockmanPoropat.com
All businesses are in Lynbrook, NY 11563 unless noted
Sunday Morning
88-B Atlantic Ave. (917) 613-0402
Sunrise of North Lynbrook
53 Franklin Ave. (516) 596-2377
Sunrise Volkswagen Inc 931 Sunrise Hwy (516) 596-5970
sunrisevw.com
Sweet Peace Specialty Cakes
26A Atlantic Ave. (516) 596-2253
thesweetpeace.com
Tease Beauty Bar
178 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-4377
The Bristal Assisted Living at Lynbrook 8 Freer Street (516) 593-2424
thebristal.com/lynbrook
The Chef's Table 12 Watkins St. (631) 604-7515
thechefstable.us
The Little Gym of Lynbrook 111 BRdway (516) 764-1600
thelittlegym.com/lynbrookny
The Woman's Health Pavilion
158 Hempstead Ave. (516) 881-9560
ilovemygyn.com
Touched By A Rose
15 Atlantic Ave., Suite 305 (516) 545-0056
touchedbyarosemassage.com
Trainland
293 Sunrise Hway (516) 599-7080
trainworld.com
Educator of the Year Benedict Tienber is presented with the
merce award by Superintendent, Dr. Lynch.
Umanoff Boyer
Insurance Agency, LLC
151 Atlantic Ave. (516) 872-2000
umanoffboyerinsurance.com
Unicorn Jewels 29 Atlantic Ave. (516) 599-1979
unicornjewelsinc.com
Viana Technology Services LLC 18 Devon St. (347) 385-1764 vianatechservices.com
Vincent L Petraro PLLC 34 Atlantic Ave., Suite 200 (212) 736-0525
Vincent's Pizzeria & Restaurant 14 Atlantic Ave. (516) 599-1204
vincentslynbrook.com
Walk In Medical Center Rehab 255 Broadway (516) 341-7706
walkinmedicalcenterrehab.com
Webster Bank 619 Sunrise Hway (516) 887-3100
snb.com
Westco Financial Group 77 Hempstead Ave. (516) 596-5070
Y&Z Party Rentals Daley Place (347) 607-7223
