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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

Community Chest South Shore and the Hebrew Free Loan Society have joined forces to offer interest free loans to small businesses in the Five Towns and surrounding communities.

Helping Five Towns businesses to survive and thrive

Two organizations totaling more than 200 years of existence have partnered to offer small businesses in the Five Towns and surrounding communities an interest-free, no-fee loan up to $50,000. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/3/21

Obama, a kindred spirit in ‘A Promised Land’

Every life has its inflection points, moments that can steer you in one direction or another, and that direction, as poet Robert Frost would say, makes all the difference. That is especially true for former President Barack Obama . . . more

1/28/21

New leaders are the suburbs’ best shot at health equity

Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, will bring much-needed change in our country. President-elect Joe Biden has made controlling the coronavirus pandemic a priority, and for the first time, the incoming administration . . . more

By Martine Hackett | 1/14/21

Sasha Young of Inwood is the Nassau Herald's 2020 Person of the Year.

Inwood resident Sasha Young is the gift that keeps on giving

Sasha Young, of Inwood, created Gammy’s Pantry over two years ago, inspired by her grandmother Betty Young, whom she called Gammy. From a small space inside the Five Towns Community Center in … more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/31/20

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