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Hewlett Bay Park native Michael Colby wrote a book that recounts his stories about spending time at Manhattan’s famous Algonquin Hotel.

Hewlett Bay Park native and playwright Michael Colby has chronicled a portion of his life in the book, “The Algonquin Kid,” about his weekend visits with his grandparents who owned the landmark Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan, and its history. more

By Vanessa Parker | 8/26/15

Casey Keenan, Chris Anderer, Halle Vericillo, Courtney Vercillo, Maggie Fisher, Carlyn Dukoff and Jack Setter were on hand to show their support.

Capturing the nation's attention

The United States women’s soccer team not only made history with their 5-2 victory over Japan in the World Cup final on July 5, but also made television history, reeling in 25.4 million viewers on FOX, making it the most watched soccer game — men’s or women’s — in the United States. more

Matthew Rachek | 7/15/15

The Euro Challenge matched students from 14 states and the District of Columbia in a competition to best explain economic problems and solutions. From left were Hewlett High students Jana Bickoff, Lenny Khazan, Aimee Ding, Nate Roblin and Danielle Feldman.

Hewlett High School competes in the Euro Challenge

Hewlett High School’s 2015 Euro Challenge team was one of 25 that advanced to the semifinals of the national competition that included students from throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas and California. more

6/10/15

HAFTR students displayed their parade for their school and Iarael at the parade. From left were Daniel Friedman-Ayelet Rosenbloom-Allison Scharf- Sandra Merkin-Ashley Baruch-Kayla Steinlauf-Rena Eckhaus and Caleb Brown.

HAFTR marches in Celebrate Israel Parade [Photo gallery]

Students and faculty representing the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) marched in the Celebrate Israel Parade in Manhattan last Sunday. more

6/3/15

A Mother’s Day remembrance

My mom passed away May 14, 1999. Five days after Mother’s Day. It took many years for me to find consolation in the phrase “Happy Mothers Day” even though I am a mom myself. My kids would bring comforting gifts but my heart wasn’t in it. My own mom was gone. more

By Phyllis Weinberger | 5/6/15

A Brach's Supermarket employees, Kristal Huff-Rivers, above, was for calling in a bogus bomb threat.

Brach’s employee called in fake bomb threat

A Manhattan woman employed at Brach’s Supermarket in Lawrence was arrested for calling in a false bomb threat to the store on Lawrence Lane on Oct. 29, police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/31/14

LTM Audio Players, comprised of voice-over actors and writers, will perform several original audio plays at the Actors Temple Theatre in Manhattan on Aug. 27. From left were actors James McGowan Michael A Zekas, Melanie Ehrlich, Samuel Kurnit, Kimberley Anne Campbell and Lisa Terlato.

Voice-over actors listen to Melanie

Close your eyes and just listen. It’s not the way to read this story, but Hewlett resident Melanie Ehrlich wants you to do that should you view the debut performance of the LTM Audio Players, an ensemble troupe of six voice actors and five writers, she assembled in the past year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/13/14

Summer sidewalk sale shoppers found bargains on Central Avenue, in Cedarhurst, and Cedarhurst Avenue during the four-day event.

Sidewalk sale keeps Cedarhurst humming

Designer brands were priced at 25, 40 and 50 percent off. Summer clothing was buy-one-and-get-two-free. More than 80 stores took part in the four-day, 26th annual Cedarhurst Business Improvement District summer sidewalk sale last week, which attracted crowds to the village’s shopping area. more

By Vanessa Parker | 8/13/14

'King Lear'

While the skies above Central Park threatened thunder and lightning, the true storm raged onstage. Although the rain never fell, the theatrical tempest reached hurricane proportions. King Lear cursed … more

8/7/14

The Five Towns Music & Arts Foundation held its annual music competition at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library May 22 and 24. Above, contestant Nhamin Lee practiced in the Gold Room on a piano donated by the foundation.

Supporting the arts

A class given long ago by the Five Towns Music & Arts Foundation taught Betty Trock-Hendler the value of encouragement. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/28/14

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