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Lynbrook

Beginnings: Just as it does today, Lynbrook sat at the crossroads of major trading routes for hundreds of years. For most of that time, however, the routes were dirt paths used by Merikoke Indians. By 1785, a small community had been established where several trails met - a spot still known as Five Corners, at the intersection of Merrick Road, Hempstead Avenue, Broadway and Atlantic Avenue. Initially it was known as Bloomfield, but it soon became better known as Pearsalls Corners, after general store owner Wright Pearsall. The community began to grow in the years after 1853, when Merrick Road was covered with planks.
Photo: The Business Street, Lynbrook (from "Long Island To-day" by Fr...  Show more »
Beginnings: Just as it does today, Lynbrook sat at the crossroads of major trading routes for hundreds of years. For most of that time, however, the routes were dirt paths used by Merikoke Indians. By 1785, a small community had been established where several trails met - a spot still known as Five Corners, at the intersection of Merrick Road, Hempstead Avenue, Broadway and Atlantic Avenue. Initially it was known as Bloomfield, but it soon became better known as Pearsalls Corners, after general store owner Wright Pearsall. The community began to grow in the years after 1853, when Merrick Road was covered with planks.
Photo: The Business Street, Lynbrook (from "Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909)  « Show less

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    May 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Back in a familiar role, Thomas DeNapoli instrumental in Towson's success

    When Towson offensive coordinator Anthony Gilardi brought up the idea of shifting Thomas DeNapoli from midfield to attack in their end-of-the-year meeting in 2012, the suggestion did not faze DeNapoli. That is because he had done it in the past.
    When Towson offensive coordinator Anthony Gilardi brought up the idea of shifting Thomas DeNapoli from midfield to attack in their end-of-the-year meeting in 2012, the suggestion did not faze DeNapoli. That is because he had done it in the past. A...

    Tags: Drexel Dragons, The Pennsylvania State University, Colonial Athletic Association, Ohio State Buckeyes, National Collegiate Athletic Association

    2. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| Petoskey News

  2. A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims

    A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims from data compiled by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The overall death toll from the attacks stands at 2,977 -- including 2,753 killed as a result of the attacks at the World Trade Center, 184...

    Tags: Peter Gabriel, Chicago, Seaford (Nassau, New York), Middlefield, Wilton

    3. Jan 12, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  3. All NYC Schools Open; Hundreds Other Schools, Colleges Closed

    All New York City public schools are open Wednesday, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's declaration of a weather emergency for New York City due to the overnight snow storm.
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    All New York City public schools are open Wednesday, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's declaration of a weather emergency for New York City due to the overnight snow storm. New NYC School Chancellor Cathie Black made the announcement at 5 a.m. and stated...

    Tags: Norwich, Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), WPIX, Rivers, SUNY Farmingdale

    4. Jan 7, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  4. MTA Announces Service Changes In Anticipation Of Snow

    In anticipation of Friday's snowfall, the MTA has announced several service changes on the subways and railroads.
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    In anticipation of Friday's snowfall, the MTA has announced several service changes on the subways and railroads. On Friday, straphangers can expect express trains 2, 3, 4, 5, A, E, D, F, N and Q will run local in various sections of their routes. The...

    Tags: Far Rockaway, Valley Stream, Commuting, Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), WPIX

    5. May 18, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  5. Dentist Arrested For Forcibly Touching His Patient

    A Lynbrook dentist was arrested Monday and charged with engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a patient in his care.
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    A Lynbrook dentist was arrested Monday and charged with engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a patient in his care. Fred Lipp, 73, of Woodbury forcibly touched a female patient on April 28, Nassau County Police said. The woman was having...

    Tags: Prosecution, Nassau County Police, WPIX, Woodbury (Oyster Bay, New York)

    6. Apr 7, 2009 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  6. Local Italian-Americans React To Quake News

    A woman in Astoria, Queens, frantically tried to reach her grandmother, who lives in the Abruzzo region of Italy. A Roslyn immigrant surfed the Web to see if any of his relatives were affected by the deadly earthquake that struck his homeland. And a...

    Tags: Manhattan (New York City), New York, Long Island, Earthquakes, Death

    7. Apr 14, 2009 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  7. AG: Long Island Exec Ran Massive Fraud

    The Long Island head of one of the largest process-serving firms in the state was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of running a massive fraud scheme by failing to properly serve court papers on thousands, authorities said. As a result of the actions...

    Tags: Farmingdale, Legal Services, Manhattan (New York City), Long Island, Crimes

    8. Dec 16, 2008 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  8. Governor Paterson Proposes Soft Drink 'Obesity Tax

    As if there aren't enough taxes, you could soon be paying more for soda.       In an effort to close the $15 billion state budget gap, New York Governor David Paterson is calling for a 15 percent tax on soft drinks.       If you drink diet, you're okay. ...

    Tags: New York, Obesity, Government, State Budgets, Executive Branch

    9. Feb 20, 2009 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  9. Fatal Long Island Fire Kills Four

    LAWRENCE, N.Y. (WPIX) -- A fire blazing out of control early Thursday morning at a laundromat in North Lawrence has left four people dead, including two children. Nassau County police say a 46-year-old mother, her two daughters ages 9 and 10 and a 19-...

    Tags: American Red Cross, Long Island, Crimes, WPIX, Nassau County

    10. Feb 26, 2009 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  10. Student Causes Several Accidents in Stolen SUV

    HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (WPIX) -- A Hofstra University student is facing charges he drove off in a fire chief's official SUV, causing several accidents that left ten people injured, including himself.   According to authorities, the incident unraveled when the...

    Tags: Nassau County Police, Crimes, Health and Safety at School, Disasters and Accidents, Hofstra University

    11. Feb 27, 2009 |Blog| Newsday

  11. GOP mulls field for Nassau executive, comptroller

    Spin Cycle
    While everyone is talking about the cross-endorsement of Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice, few are talking about possible Republican candidates against two other Nassau county office-holders: County Executive Thomas Suozzi and County Comptroller...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Republican Party, Kathleen Rice

    12. Jun 2, 2009 |Blog| Newsday

  12. Assembly gives first passage to Cuomo initiative bill

    Spin Cycle
    After two hours of debate, the State Assembly today passed a local-government consolidation bill backed by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, James T. Madore reports. The measure has sparked controversy. Volunteer firefighters, mayors and special district...

    Tags: Valley Stream, Oakdale, Disasters and Accidents, Earlene Hooper, Long Beach (Nassau, New York)

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