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Lynbrook, New York

Lynbrook is a village located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States.
Population 20,438

Top Events in Lynbrook History

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1879Disaster
Since 1879, the Lynbrook Volunteer Fire Department has served Lynbrook.
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1894Government
It became known as Lynbrook in 1894 and the village was incorporated in 1911.
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1901History
Whittaker Chambers (1901–1961), Time magazine editor and former Communist-turned-anti-Communist activist, was raised in Lynbrook and lived there as an adult.
4
1912Culture
Since 1912, Lynbrook has been served by the Lynbrook Police Department.
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1923Culture
== Notable people == Tex Antoine (1923–1983), early TV weatherman who would draw cartoons with the weather reports.
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1927History
Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan (1927–2004) was a television personality; he was born in Lynbrook.
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1939Education
Barry (born 1939), actor, was raised in Lynbrook and attended Lynbrook High School.
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1950History
Alan Colmes (1950–2017), radio and television personality, was raised in Lynbrook.
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1993Infrastructure
Quint Kessenich, sportscaster for ABC and ESPN television covering lacrosse, basketball, football, hockey, wrestling and horse racing since 1993.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 19,911 people, 7,369 households, and 5,239 families residing in the village.

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Historical Timeline

1879Disaster
Since 1879, the Lynbrook Volunteer Fire Department has served Lynbrook.
1894Government
It became known as Lynbrook in 1894 and the village was incorporated in 1911.
1901History
Whittaker Chambers (1901–1961), Time magazine editor and former Communist-turned-anti-Communist activist, was raised in Lynbrook and lived there as an adult.
1912Culture
Since 1912, Lynbrook has been served by the Lynbrook Police Department.
1923Culture
== Notable people == Tex Antoine (1923–1983), early TV weatherman who would draw cartoons with the weather reports.
1927History
Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan (1927–2004) was a television personality; he was born in Lynbrook.
1939Education
Barry (born 1939), actor, was raised in Lynbrook and attended Lynbrook High School.
1950History
Alan Colmes (1950–2017), radio and television personality, was raised in Lynbrook.
1993Infrastructure
Quint Kessenich, sportscaster for ABC and ESPN television covering lacrosse, basketball, football, hockey, wrestling and horse racing since 1993.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 19,911 people, 7,369 households, and 5,239 families residing in the village.
2007Infrastructure
Lynbrook's Trainland on Sunrise Highway was prominently featured in The Sopranos episode, "The Blue Comet" (aired June 3, 2007), with many scenes shot inside the store.
2008History
In 2008, three houses in Lynbrook were listed on the National Register of Historic Places: House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, House at 474 Ocean Avenue, and House at 73 Grove Street.
2015History
The Rockville Cemetery was listed in 2015.
2025Culture
The Lynbrook Public Library was subsequently added to the NRHP in 2025.

Did You Know?

1
Lynbrook is located in the state of New York.
2
Lynbrook has a population of 20,438 residents.
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The population was 20,438 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Lynbrook, New York

AC
Alan Colmes
Broadcaster · Born Sep 24, 1950 · Died Feb 23, 2017 (age 66)
DG
Don Gault
Football Player · Born Aug 30, 1946 · Age 79
BK
Bob Keeshan
Children'S Television Personality & Host · Born Jun 27, 1927 · Died Jan 23, 2004 (age 76)
RB
Robert Barra
Politician · Born Feb 1, 1960 · Age 66
FC
Fiora Contino
Opera Conductor, Teacher · Born Jun 17, 1925 · Died Mar 5, 2017 (age 91)
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