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It was all smiles and friendship for Shomron Regional Council chair Yossi Dagan and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after signing an economic and cultural agreement between the two ‘sister’ regions. Joining them were, at far left, Assemblyman Ari Brown, and former Boro Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola, and County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Nassau County executive champions partnership with West Bank

Nassau County cemented its relationship with Israel last week, signing an economic and cultural agreement with the Shomron. more

By Ed Weintrob | 5/19/22

Five Towns Community Center awaits Nassau County lease renewal

The many community programs at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, a community staple for 115 years, are at risk as the center’s 50-year lease is set to expire in 2024. more

By Lisa Margaria | 5/13/22

The Woodmere Fire Department hosted its 17th annual chometz burning on April 15.

Burning the chometz in Woodmere and Atlantic Beach

Beautiful spring weather combined with the warm, communal feeling of the upcoming Passover holiday created a home-like atmosphere outside the Woodmere firehouse as the fire department hosted its 17th annual chometz burning on April 15. Chometz is non-kosher food and items for the eight-day Jewish holiday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/15/22

Rockville Centre resident Michelle Galante Zangari is under scrutiny after her comments at the village board meeting on April 4 were perceived as antisemitic. She has since apologized to the Chabad of Rockville Centre.

‘Antisemitic’ remarks aired at RVC meeting

A Rockville Centre woman is facing backlash from several religious leaders, residents and elected officials after she told the village board at its meeting on April 4 that it should prohibit new houses of worship in residential zones, in what was interpreted by many as an antisemitic request. more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/14/22

Hewlett's Grant Park playground for kids getting an overhaul

The Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association is working with the Nassau County Parks Department to fix up the ‘old playground’ at Grant Park — a long-overdue project. more

By Lisa Margaria | 4/7/22

Republican candidates for state and federal officers gathered at GOP headquarters in Westbury on March 25 for a kickoff to the fall campaign.

Nassau GOP kicks off fall campaign with slate of state and federal candidates

Nassau County Republicans kicked off their fall campaign at GOP headquarters in Westbury Friday, introducing their congressional and state candidates, who sounded traditional party themes of lowering … more

By James Bernstein | 3/25/22

Lifelong Inwood resident Frank Parise was honored as the Inwood Civic Association Citizen of the Year. From left were civic 1st Vice President Rosemarie Reo, Board Chairman Michael Gliner, Patricia Parise, Parise, treasurer Kathy Menella, civic trustee Sheldon Soloway, sergeant at arms Barry DeGroot, secretary Lori Hill and President David Hance.

A lifelong Inwood role model is ‘Citizen of the Year’

Frank Parise III saluted his father, Frank Parise, with extemporaneous heartfelt words of appreciation, not only calling him a role model, words also used by one of his two daughters, Christine, but saying he always wanted to have his dad’s respect. Jennifer is also part of the Parise siblings. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/25/22

Woodmere resident Tobias Levkovich was killed when he was hit by a car as he crossed Peninsula Boulevard at Island and Longacre avenues on Sept. 1.

Traffic light coming to Edward Avenue in Woodmere

A stretch of Peninsula Boulevard in Woodmere that has been the scene of five fatal vehicular accidents in less than 2½ years is targeted for a traffic signal at the road’s intersection with Edward Avenue, an area that could be nicknamed “Death alley.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/24/22

Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her evidence on Sunday for lifting the state school mask mandate on Wednesday.

Hochuls lifts New York state school mask mandate

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the state directive requiring children in schools and child care facilities to wear masks indoors would end on Wednesday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/3/22

The best approach to unmasking is a cautious one

"Follow the science.” That phrase, and variations on it, have become ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, those words, summing up evolving medical information, have sparked suspicion among many . . . more

2/17/22

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