Our Town: East Rockaway2011

Mrs. Patane’s Class

East Rockaway High SchoolWilliam Hyland

• 443 Ocean Avenue• East Rockaway

Jr./High School serves students in grades 7-12.

• It is Nassau County’s smallest high school.

East Rockaway LibraryJoseph Agro

• 477 Atlantic Avenue• It was first opened to

borrowers on January 24, 1903

• In 1973 the library was moved to the 11,000 square foot facility

Bay ParkJordyn Savarese

• First Avenue• The park has athletic

activities• It has 3 different

parks to play in

Puppy Park Malena Lonergan

• 145 Main Street• They groom puppies• They sell puppies

Hewlett PointBeach

Sharon Oosterwijk

• 130 Hewlett Point Avenue

• Outdoor Pool• Volleyball

East Rockaway High SchoolWilliam Hyland

• 443 Ocean Avenue• East Rockaway

Jr./High School serves students in grades 7-12.

• It is Nassau County’s smallest high school.

East Rockaway Rec CenterCharles Harrison

• 376 Atlantic Avenue• They have a Pre

school• They organize

baseball teams

Wendy’sBrianna Marcia

• Atlantic Avenue• They sell food and

drinks• People eat french

fries, burgers and chicken nuggets

Anthony’sTimmy Neckles

• 531 Atlantic Avenue• They sell pizza,

pasta, heroes, and drinks.

• You can stay there and you can do take out

Villa MariaChristopher Lazazzaro

• 81 Main Street• For over 30 years this

restaurant has used the same successful formula.

• At Villa Maria a lot of people are there and they sell pizza, pasta, and fish.

PathmarkJoseph Acampora

• 492 Atlantic Avenue• It is a supermarket

and it has a pharmacy.

• You can buy groceries, gum, pet food and items for your house.

Post OfficeHunter Vertuccio

• 10 Main Street• In 1869 the Post

Office was created in the General Store of the White Cannon Inn building.

• After several moves, the Post Office was moved to Main Street.

Centre Avenue SchoolFrankie Nunez

• 55 Centre Avenue• The building is host

to approximately 310 student in kindergarten through sixth grade.

• The building was erected in 1924 with 8 classrooms and gym and auditorium.

White CanonEric Nunes

• New waterfront • It’s by the Fishery• It’s by the water

CVSNicole Cataldo

• 98 Main Street & 488 Ocean Avenue

• Stores carry a variety of supplies like home health, shampoo, and equipment.

• This drugstore chain is almost the largest in the country.

St.Raymond’s ChurchKaylee Sprizzo

• 263 Atlantic Ave• Was established in

July, 1909• A Catholic church

Mayor LenahanAmanda Sweeney

• 376 Atlantic Avenue• He was elected as a

trustee of the Village of East Rockaway in March of 2007

• He was elected Mayor in March 2011

East Rockaway Fire DepartmentJake Wooding

• 469 Atlantic Ave.• The East Rockaway Fire

Department has provided fire, rescue and emergency services for the residents and business owners in East Rockaway since 1893.

• They are the oldest organization within the Village.

Rhame Avenue SchoolAnthony Romano

• 55 Centre Avenue• The principal is Laura

Guggino.• Rhame Avenue

School was built in 1926.Due to a fire in 1986 the school was closed and rebuilt.