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A 7,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Atlantic Beach is the highest-priced property for sale in the village, at $11.5 million.

Got $11.5 million for this home in Atlantic Beach?

Thomas Tripodi, of Douglas Elliman real estate in Long Beach, gets calls all the time from potential home buyers. But in recent days, many of the calls, from media outlets as well as potential customers, have been inquires about one particular property in Atlantic Beach. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 8/6/23

Temple Israel, in Lawrence, will remain in its home, a building that’s more than 90 years old, after a discussion of potentially relocating to a smaller property.

Temple Israel of Lawrence votes to stay

Temple Israel, in Lawrence, has decided to remain in its home at 140 Central Ave., a Spanish-style domed sanctuary built in 1930, after questions were raised about the congregation’s future. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 8/6/23

A 7,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, six-bathroom home on Bayside Drive in Atlantic Beach is the highest-priced property for sale in the village, at $11.5 million.

Is this village next door to Long Beach ‘the new Hamptons’?

Thomas Tripodi, of Douglas Elliman real estate in Long Beach, gets calls all the time from potential home buyers. But in recent days, many of the calls, from media outlets as well as potential … more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 8/6/23

William Taylor is looking forward to reuniting with his fellow veterans.

This Inwood native reunites with his Vietnam war buddies

Vietnam War veteran William Taylor, an Inwood native who now lives in Oceanside, has received some “long overdue recognition” for service to his country. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/6/23

Renovations have begun at Lawrence Woodmere Academy, and the institution is looking forward to opening a black box theater named after Barbra Barth Feldman, former headmaster of the school and a 1982 graduate.

Focusing on the future at Lawrence Woodmere Academy

Lawrence Woodmere Academy students have been out of school for nearly two months, but work continues on the Woodmere campus on a number of renovations and upgrades in preparation for the new school year. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/30/23

Do chickens understand Yiddish? Hewlett's Seth Stern says they don't mind hearing it

Before Seth Stern became the editor for the Bloomberg News, he was a Hewlett native and a 1993 Hewlett High School graduate. He read the Nassau Herald growing up and a high school journalism class ignited his interest in the industry. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/30/23

Commuters of the Long Island Rail Road hit with fare hike

“What choice do we really have? said a Long Island Rail Road Hewlett station commuter, who declined to provide his name. “It’s the cost of living here.” more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/30/23

The legendary Bobby Jones teed off in the 1923 U.S. Open at the Inwood Country Club, on the way to his first major championship.

How Bobby Jones' historic career began in Inwood

After years of showing promise and potential, Bobby Jones won his first major golf championship at the 1923 U.S. Open. It was the first of his four Open titles. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/23/23

TONIGHT: Cedarhurst summer concert series with a Night of Irish Music

Postponed from Tuesday night, the Cedarhurst summer concert series continues tonight with a Night of Irish Music. more

Lauren Maggiore | 7/20/23

A third-prize ticket was sold at Circle A in Lawrence.

A third-prize-winning Powerplay ticket was sold in Lawrence

One third-prize-winning Powerplay ticket was sold in Lawrence. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/19/23