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After watching a boring sci-fi movie, I stared at the blinking orange hand signal outside the Lynbrook movie theater, waiting to cross heavily trafficked, four-lane Peninsula Boulevard. more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 11/25/21

L.I.’s future solar users are getting a raw deal

New York is headed in the wrong direction on solar power. more

11/18/21

Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association members fanned out across the school district, including the Peninsula Shopping Center, above, to support businesses and enhance its scholarship.

Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association enhances scholarships, supports businesses

More than $1,500 was added to the Community Service scholarships the Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association awards with five members first purchasing $100 gift cards and certificates from 20 local businesses and then raising the money by raffling off the cards and certificates to HWFA members who bought tickets for the drawing. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/22/21

Five Towns Letters to the Editor

Consider residents when holding meetings To the Editor: I read the Sept. 23-29 article “Proposed Inwood project seeks 25-year PILOT,” about the proposed Inwood project. I am opposed to a project of this magnitude. It’s just too big. However, what bothered me more is that your article states that “only one resident attended the hearing.” more

10/1/21

Former Five Towner Elliot Spanierman was known for his generosity, intelligence and warmth.

Longtime Lawrence resident Elliot Spanierman, 87

Elliot Spanierman, a resident of Back Lawrence for nearly 40 years, who retired to Bal Harbour, Florida, died on Aug. 15. He was 87. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/3/21

Affordable homeownership for all must be a priority

June was National Homeownership Month. For many, homeownership is a part of the American dream that is proving to be increasingly difficult to attain. Long Island home prices . . . more

By Nicole Jean Christian | 7/15/21

Alexis Acosta, standing, gave support to her sister Alexandra as she prepared to receive her first Covid-19 vaccine shot at the Five Towns Community Center on May 25.

Adolescents get the Covid-19 shot at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence

In conjunction with Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence once again served as a Covid-19 vaccination site except this time, it was for … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/3/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman presented a Certificate of Recognition to Pete Sobol’s family. From left were Byron Alvarado Valiente, Michael Sobol, Blakeman, Patricia Austin and Kathy Thompson.

Raising a glass to Pete Sobol, Inwood’s big brother

Shots, stories and songs highlighted a day of celebration and remembrance for family and friends of longtime Inwood resident, businessman and civic organizer Pete Sobol, who died on Feb. 3. He was 64. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/3/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

Herald Community Newspapers is seeking nominations for its new Head of the Class Awards program.

Herald Head of the Class Awards to honor teachers

"Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week."—Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes), March … more

4/30/21

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