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NCJW members heard actor Mike Farell speak about his time on M*A*S*H and his activism.

Mike Farrell visits the NCJW [Photo gallery]

Actor and activist Mike Farrell, best known for his eight-year run as B.J. Hunnicutt on the TV show “M*A*S*H,” was the guest speaker at the National Council Jewish Women (NCJW) luncheon at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre in East Rockaway on Sept. 24. more

10/9/13

Retiring St. Mary’s Manor director honored [Photo gallery]

Members of the Inwood Civic Association along with the Nassau County Executive’s office honored St. Mary’s Manor Director Juanita Warren, who is retiring after 20 years of service at the Inwood-based assisted living facility. more

10/2/13

The Nassau County Police Department Pipes and Drums band performed at the dinner.

Hurricane Sandy heroes recognized [Photo gallery]

The Inwood, Hewlett, Lawrence-Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Meadowmere Park fire departments were honored for their service during Hurricane Sandy at the Peninsula Kiwanis Humanitarian Night on Sept. 24. more

10/2/13

CERT volunteers prepare for the regional field exercise at North Woodmere Park.

Getting ready to respond in an emergency [Photo gallery]

North Woodmere Park played host to the annual CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training exercise on Sept. 22, that included Nassau, Suffolk and New York City Office of Emergency Management, along with local fire, police and medical emergency response teams. more

9/25/13

A squad of soccer players called Team International played in the women's match at the celebration for Central American independence.

Central American Independence Day celebrated [Photo gallery]

Central American Independence Day was celebrated by more than 1,100 people at the Five Towns Community Center on Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence, on Sept. 14. more

9/25/13

Nathalie Nidetch, Steven Guberman and Vanessa Pally rode down Broadway as the parade made its way to the high school.

A happy Homecoming for Hewlett High [Photo gallery]

They marched from Hewlett Elementary School on Broadway to East Rockaway Avenue and turned onto the Hewlett High campus during the annual Homecoming parade last Saturday. more

9/25/13

Number Six School to house county relief trailer

The parking lot of the closed Number Six School at 523 Church Ave. in Woodmere will house a fully equipped Nassau County Office of Emergency (OEM) Management disaster response and relief trailer, according to county officials. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/25/13

Nassau County's Office of Emergency Management will place a disaster response and relief trailer in the parking lot of the closed Number Six School.

Number Six School to house county relief trailer

The parking lot of the closed Number Six School at 523 Church Ave. in Woodmere will house a fully equipped Nassau County Office of Emergency (OEM) Management disaster response and relief trailer, county officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/23/13

Open house events included a brunch, an introduction to the center’s activities and programs and music. Martin Inwald read the program to his wife, Helen.

Welcoming new and current members [Photo gallery]

The Center for Adult Life Enrichment (CALE) held its annual open house on Sept. 15 at its home on 37 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett on the campus of Hewlett High School. more

9/18/13

The Lawrence Middle School Show Choir sang the “Star Spangled Banner” and “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton.

Lawrence Middle School students reflect on Sept. 11 [Photo gallery]

At the September 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Lawrence Middle School, students and staff gathered to remember those who lost their lives. more

9/18/13