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The memorial allows people to visit and remember those lost.

A Long Beach resident spent years creating this memorial

Mary Anne Trasciatti, of Long Beach, director of Hofstra University’s Labor Studies program and president of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, has unveiled a memorial after more than a … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 11/3/23

Each year, the event takes place at St. Paul's Chapel on Sept. 11.

One Long Beach resident is ensuring no one is forgotten on 9/11

Long Beach resident Barbara Horn is committed to honoring and remembering those individuals who assisted in the 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts, ensuring their acts of bravery are never forgotten. … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/8/23

Brandeis Hebrew Academy students Payge Lederman, left, Jacqueline Thayer and Ilana Greenberg at Israel parade on June 4.

See the Brandeis Hebrew Academy at the Israel parade

The Lawrence-based Brandeis Hebrew Academy had roughly 125 people representing the school on Frost Lane, including alumni, grandparents, parents, students and teachers in the annual Israel parade in Manhattan on June 4. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/6/23

Thomas Nola, center, celebrated his 100th birthday after beating Covid-19 and a cardiac event in late 2021. His daughter Francine Castagna, second from left, and granddaughters, from left, Nicole, Gianna and Brianna surprised him with a party.

Rockville Centre resident Thomas Nola turns 100

When Rockville Centre resident Thomas Nola was born, Babe Ruth was the most popular athlete in America, Warren G. Harding was president and gas cost 25 cents a gallon. more

By Tom Carrozza | 7/21/22

The two Park Street parcels that will be the focus of a July 14 eminent domain hearing pitting the Village of Atlantic Beach against the Chabad of the Beaches.

Atlantic Beach land conflict goes to court on July 21

Two vacant Atlantic Beach parcels are the focus of a legal battle between the village and the Chabad of the Beaches, as the Jewish congregation in Long Beach fights the municipality’s petition to take over the land through eminent domain. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/7/22

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.

Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

HAFTR Middle School students and Rabbi Chaim Siff raised money for Chai Lifeline. In front, from left, were Judah Rauchwerger, Jacob Hersko and Yosef Haimoff. In back, from left, were Zachary Sternberg, Meir Zrihen, Siff, Jonah Gober and Mordechai Werzberger.

Five Towns helps to raise $150,000 for Chai Lifeline

A Cedarhurst family has joined forces with their community to form Team Jacob, in support of Jacob Hersko, a sixth-grader at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway Middle School who has short bowel syndrome, a severe digestive disorder. Team members plan to raise money by running in the Miami Marathon on Feb. 6. more

By Lisa Margaria | 1/27/22

The promotional poster for the documentary series “Trauma to Triumph – The Rise of the Entrepreneur.”

Woodsburgh duo documents entrepreneurs overcoming hardships

A husband-and-wife team who live in Woodsburgh and own a business in Lynbrook spearheaded the production of a new documentary series that will have its New York premiere, and an accompanying panel discussion, on Sunday at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/21/21

Grab your ladle: The soup’s on the table

This column is back by popular demand. Well, in truth, only one reader, shivering through the freezing weather, remembered that I once wrote about winter soups, and asked me to do another one. more

2/18/21

Dorothy Tota on board the SS Queen of Bermuda in 1950.

Locust Valley’s longtime summer visitor Dorothy Tota, dies

Dorothy Tota, who would have turned 100 on Feb. 21, was known for her humble nature, despite being a world traveler and the first female supervisor at Cartier Jewelers in Manhattan. Many remember Tota, also known as Dotty, as a “class act.” more

By Jennifer Corr | 1/21/21

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