Historical society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook interview with Dr. Richard Meagher and Margaret McKeon on February 2020
February 19, 2020 App Interview

Margaret and Richard shared stories about growing up in East Rockaway. Richard reminisced about his school days at East Rockaway schools and his service on the East Rockaway Village Board and the East Rockaway School Board.

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