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School board believes PILOT payment plan will cost district money
Once again the Lawrence Board of Education is at odds with the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency over a proposed project in the school district that according to district officials could cost its taxpayers at least $1.5 million in annual revenue and possibly result in a property tax increase for district residents.
LWA honors Barbra Barth Feldman
To honor Barbra Barth Feldman, a Lawrence Woodmere Academy graduate who went on to direct the school’s summer camp and serve as head of school, a scholarship fund was established in her name to support renovations to Hessel Hall.
Marching against hate in Mineola
Marching in weather that brought spring to mind more than winter, more than 2,000 ranging from elected officials to religious leaders to people from across Long Island, walked a half-mile on County Seat Drive to the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative building on Franklin Avenue in Mineola to show support for the Jewish community and their opposition to hate.
Woodmere Club owners sue Woodsburgh village, again
The legal battles growing out of the planned development of the 112-year-old Woodmere Club continue...
Driving for the 4th Precinct in Hewlett to help the Five Towns ‘eyes and ears’
Blending family, school and volunteerism Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School senior Matthew Nathan is fundraising to help the 4th Precinct auxiliary police buy a new patrol car as part of a compulsory school community service program.
Hakeem Rahim speaks on mental health at Hewlett High
From recalling his anxiety attack in college to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Hempstead native and mental health speaker Hakeem Rahim detailed his struggles with mental illness and shared signs and symptoms to look for in those who may be suffering from similar issues.
Rising Hewlett has playoff hopes
With Nassau County’s leading scorer serving as the ignition switch, Hewlett girls’ basketball appears on the rise under second-year head coach Anthony Scro.
Woodmere girl cooks up an online show on Kosher.com
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway Middle School sixth-grader Rylee Gluck, 11, from Woodmere, is the first-ever host of the online cooking show “Nosh & Nibble” on Kosher.com.
New Nassau County vaping law takes effect
With the new year underway, local shops in the Five Towns are no longer able to sell flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine products.
Going the ‘whole hog’ with Hindi’s Libraries
“I’m right and you’re wrong, I’m big and you’re small, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Hewlett senior siblings sit on history panel
Hewlett High School seniors and twin siblings Rachel and Jonathan Miller were part of a panel at the American Historical Association’s 134th annual meeting Jan. 5 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City.
Celebrating St. John’s New Year baby in Far Rockaway
Born 14 minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day, Kenzo Ezekiel John, 4 pounds, 13 oz. and 18 inches long was welcomed by his parents, Rockaway residents Molly Casiano and Vincent John, at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway.
Three-car crash injures four, traps two in Inwood
Inwood firefighters and emergency medical service volunteers responded to a three-car crash that injured four people at the Exxon gasoline station at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and Bayview Avenue at 9:45 p.m., in Inwood on Jan. 11.
Lawrence-based Achiezer marks 12 years of helping
Achiezer, a 12-year-old Lawrence-based community resource center founded and run by Rabbi Boruch Bender, which works with other groups to help families enduring hardships ranging from illness to financial troubles, held its annual dinner at the Sands in Atlantic Beach on Jan. 5.
HAFTR Highlights
Exciting times from Shabbaton to Satran hoops
HAFTR High School has been bustling with many exciting events, including the boys’ Shabbaton, Hanukkah celebrations and the Scott Satran Tournament.
Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni association is seeking Hall of Fame nominations
The Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association is asking for nominations of possible inductees to the alumni Hall of Fame...