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Steve and Susan Schlaff, of Woodsburgh, were honored by the Woodmere-based Five Towns Community Chest, for their support of the charitable organization.

Schlaffs honored by Five Towns Community Chest

Former president and chairman of the Five Towns Community Chest and the mayor of Woodsburgh, respectively, Steven and Susan Schlaff, were honored at the Neighbors in Needs Concert last Thursday for their consistent involvement with the Woodmere-based organization’s events. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 11/24/10

The Five Towns Community Center on Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence has lost $98,000 in funding from the Lawrence School District, and three employees will lose their jobs.

Community center loses district funding

Though the Lawrence School District has cut $98,000 from its budget that was allocated to the Lawrence-based Five Towns Community Center, Deputy Superintendent Gary Schall said that the district is “very, very committed” to the center. more

JEFF BESSEN | 11/24/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/18/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more

11/10/10

Paul Taylor dances restaged at Adelphi University

Area stages are active this weekend with music, theater and dance. more

11/3/10

Richner Communications publisher Stuart and Clifford Richner acquired the Oyster Bay Guardian.

Richner Communications acquires Oyster Bay Guardian

Publishers Clifford and Stuart Richner announced Oct. 20 that Richner Communications has acquired the Oyster Bay Guardian, a weekly publication covering Oyster Bay and several surrounding communities … more

10/27/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/27/10

The Principal's Office celebrates five years

With this week’s column, the Principal’s Office begins its sixth year. It’s time to look backward as well as forward. But first, a few thank yous are in order. Scott Brinton has not only been my editor, but has also become a friend and sounding board for new ideas. Executive Editor John O’Connell has always been a prime supporter and booster. And my gratitude to publishers Cliff and Stuart Richner who gave me the opportunity to join the Herald family. more

Steve Kussin | 10/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/13/10

The Peoples Choice Winner, the Long Island Radically Rezoned project would convert the island to 50 percent open space by 2050 — and radically change the overall look of Long Island in the process.

Building a better suburbia

Imagine a Long Island that was 50 percent open space. Or a hub of agriculture, housing and business along Route 110 in Farmingdale. Or even a new neighborhood of rental housing, businesses and parks … more

Alex Costello | 10/13/10