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On Tuesday residents in the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett Bay, Inwood, Meadowmere Park, North Lawrence and Woodmere fire districts can go to the polls and vote for their respective fire commissioners. Most terms are five years, except for special cases. The terms begin on Jan. 1. more

By Jeff Bessen and Diana Colapietro | 12/7/16

The Hewlett firehouse is one of six places where residents could vote for their respective district commissioners on Dec. 8.

Voting for district commissioners on Tuesday

On Tuesday, residents could go to the polls and vote for commissioners in seven special districts; including a half dozen that provide fire protection in Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Inwood, North Lawrence, Meadowmere Park and Woodmere. All terms begin on Jan. 1. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/2/15

The Hewlett Bay Fire District headquartered on Franklin Avenue in Hewlett needs to improve some of its policies, according to a state audit.

State to Hewlett Bay: Tighten those policies

An audit conducted between Jan. 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2014 by the state Comptroller’s office found that the Hewlett Bay Fire Districts needs to improve its policies two main areas. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/29/14

Why New York state must maintain a balance of power

When our Founding Fathers sat down to create the Constitution, they decided it would be best to devise a system of checks and balances in order to guard the people against tyranny. more

3/6/14

Five Towns Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: I read the Letter to the editor, “Take election signs down” (Dec. 19-25), calling on Woodmere Fire District Commissioner David Stern (he was re-elected) to remove his campaign signs following the recent election. more

2/20/14

Fire Commissioner voting results

In the only contested fire district commissioner race, incumbent David Stern overwhelmingly defeated challenger Stuart Bodner 321-50 on Dec. 10. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/10/13

The Hewlett Bay Fire District received a steel beam from the World Trade Center on Oct. 2, and it will be used as part of a memorial, along with the fire department

Steel beam from WTC arrives in Hewlett [Photo gallery]

Members of the Hewlett Bat Fire District picked up a pick up a steel beam from the World Trade Center at JFK Airport on Oct. 2. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/9/13

Pat Tudda gained re-election as commissioner for the Hewlett Bay Fire District and the treasurer position will become an appointed one.

Electing special district commissioners

Elections for fire district commissioners were held in Atlantic Beach, Inwood, Hewlett Bay, Woodmere and Meadowmere on Dec. 11. more

12/12/12

Five Towns fire districts will hold commissioner elections on Dec. 11.

Voting for special district commissioners

Fire districts in the Five Towns area including Atlantic Beach, Hewlett Bay, Inwood, Meadowmere Park, Lawrence North and Woodmere will hold elections for commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 11. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/28/12

The Atlantic Beach Rescue Squad has been serving its community and the Five Towns for 38 years. Squad members at last year's Memorial Day ceremonies at the squad's headquarters.

Saving lives in Atlantic Beach for 38 years

Following in his mother Gloria’s footsteps, Atlantic Beach resident Scott Lipschitz joined the Atlantic Beach Rescue Squad at 16 for the adrenaline rush he got when the calls came in. more

By Ann Friedman | 7/5/12

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