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Bringing Broadway to the high school By Ainsley Martinez amartinez@liherald.com
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Lynbrook High School theater students staged ‘Grease’ Nov. 21-23. Senior Jack Ceglie, with microphone, who played Danny Zuko, plans to pursue theater as a career at the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts in Connecticut after he graduates in June.
Under the bright stage lights in Lynbrook High School’s auditorium, the cast of “Grease” dazzled the crowd in November, showcasing student talent in a district with both the means and the commitment to nurturing that talent. Yet Lynbrook’s thriving arts program remains an outlier: State and national data reveal that public schools often sideline arts education. And while New York has some of the nation’s most robust school arts programs, significant disparities persist within the state. CoNtiNueD oN pAGe 3
Lynbrook Chamber prepares for new members and leadership By Ainsley Martinez amartinez@liherald.com
After serving for the last two years as president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, Polly Talbott is preparing to step into her new role as its executive director, effective at the Jan. 7 meeting. Her stint with the chamber, which includes a second term as president and a focus on modernization and growth, has left a lasting impact on Lynbrook’s business community. During Talbott’s first term as president in 2004-05, she laid a foundation of community involvement and business support. When she returned to lead
the chamber in 2022, she came in with a clear vision of how to address the evolving needs of Lynbrook’s business owners, many of whom were navigating the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Reflecting on her time as president, Talbott described the experience as both challenging and rewarding. “It was truly an honor,” she said. “I really enjoyed being president these last two years. We had a lot of things that needed attention when I started out. I had quite a big agenda, and I’m proud to say we accomplished, or at least started, everything I set out to do.” One of the most significant
changes Talbott oversaw was the launch of a new website and membership registration system. By integrating the system with the chamber’s website, members now have access to a variety of benefits, including easy online registration, event posting and the ability to distribute coupons. “It makes it so much easier to join, pay dues, and take advantage of all the member benefits,” Talbott said. Talbott welcomed aboard Lloyd Chrein, who specializes in web design, as the chamber’s senior advisor to assist with the website and other projects. He said Talbott’s experience in Lynbrook, owning a culinary
service business, A la Carte, helped get others involved, particularly young entrepreneurs. “One of her superpowers is to delegate,” Chrein said. “She is smart in how she gets people involved. She got people really excited.” In addition to the digital upgrades, Talbott’s presidency saw the revival of several popular events, including the “Expe-
rience Lynbrook” business showcase. Held annually at the Lynbrook Public Library, the event allows chamber members to connect with local residents and other businesses, promoting everything from professional services to specialty goods. “We’ve had so many people join simply to come to that,” Talbott said. CoNtiNueD oN pAGe 4