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Run or walk to support the Friendship Circle

Register by June 16 for the Sunday, June 19 Friendship Circle Five Towns Generosity 5K run/walk. more

6/10/16

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosted a Thanksgiving meal for Russian seniors at North Woodmere Park. Above, Russian Division Case Manager Diana Zelmanovich, center, and friends.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosted four sessions of a thanksgiving dinner for its Russian Division’s senior citizens at North Woodmere Park’s Recreational Building on Tuesday and Wednesday. more

By Vanessa Parker | 11/26/14

At the 28th annual Sid Tanenbaum Basketball Tournament in North Woodmere Park on June 1, there was no shortage of intensity. Above, Howie Levine and Michael Klein fought for possession.

Hooping it up at North Woodmere Park [Photo gallery]

Competitive hoops and charity were both on display at the 28th annual Sid Tanenbaum Basketball Tournament held at North Woodmere Park on June 1. more

6/4/14

Skiing, skating and curling — all in Nassau County

Sports fans across the globe will soon turn their eyes to Sochi, Russia, where the XXII Winter Olympic Games will be contested from Feb. 7 to 23. more

1/30/14

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns Russian Division, along with Inwood Charities, serves a Thanksgiving meal for older Russian immigrants. Larisa Levine and Yelena Friedman held the turkey at the 2011 event.

Improving the lives of their neighbors

Since 2006, the Russian Division at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns has helped older immigrant Russians in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway celebrate that most American of holidays, Thanksgiving. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/20/13

A paper plate, bottles and other trash littered the shoreline of Hook Creek in North Woodmere Park.

Battling to keep the park clean

After noticing a significant amount of debris along the shoreline of Hook Creek, which flows through North Woodmere Park, Teri Schure said the waste was a problem prior to Hurricane Sandy and has only gotten worse. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/16/13

During the disaster drill of a simulated tornado, a CERT volunteer tended to acting victims, human and plastic.

Getting ready to respond in an emergency [Photo gallery]

North Woodmere Park played host to the annual CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training exercise on Sept. 22, that included Nassau, Suffolk and New York City Office of Emergency Management, along with local fire, police and medical emergency response teams. more

9/25/13

Hewlett Point Park’s beach on Hewlett Bay is a relaxing place to spend some time with family and friends.

Late summer at a park near you

There’s still time to enjoy what’s left of the season and revel in that fleeting late August glow that Mother Nature provides. Our local parks are just the place to unwind and enjoy this time of year. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/28/13

Russian seniors show off what remained of their Thanksgiving feast.

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the park [Photo gallery]

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns Russian Division held its annual Thanksgiving celebration in the recreational building of Nassau County’s North Woodmere Park on Nov. 21. more

11/28/12

Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine

Spring, which seems to have been teasing us since last December, has finally arrived. more

4/12/12