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A Few Clouds and Breezy Marilyn Monroe prayer book to be auctioned in Cedarhurst
Hollywood legend converted to Judaism when she wed Arthur Miller
Hollywood screen legend and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe converted to Judaism in 1956, the same year she married playwright Arthur Miller. Despite the couple’s divorce five years later, Monroe remained faithful to her adopted religion, according to film historians.
With cyberbullying on the rise Gural JCC in Cedarhurst holds Oct. 17 forum
A woman who was stalked online and saw her harasser sent to prison will present a cyberbullying and online harassment prevention workshop at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst on Oct. …
Demolishing an Inwood ‘eyesore’
County seeks new owner for 175 Roger Ave.
After 23 years of neglect, the building at 175 Roger Ave. in Inwood, which was a Superfund site and a blight on the community, is being demolished, and Nassau County is seeking a new business to fill …
Seasons kosher supermarket chain moves through Chapter 11
Inwood and Lawrence stores remain open
For roughly half a year, Blue Gold Equities LLC, the company name for the Seasons kosher supermarket chain, will be in court as the Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring or possible sale of the company …
Hewlett school launches bottle rockets and aspirations
Franklin Early Childhood Center hosts STEAM Night
“It’s magic,” yelled a Skyler Goldsmith, a first-grader, watching a remote-controlled robot navigate the hallways of the Franklin Early Childhood Center on Oct. 3. It wasn’t, …
Juan Vides challenges Melissa Miller in the 20th Assembly District
For the third time in four years, the Assembly race in the 20th District is an open and contested battle, as Juan Vides, an Oceanside businessman, and incumbent State Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, a Republican and an Atlantic Beach resident, are the major party candidates.
Hewlett runs past North Shore
North Shore’s Homecoming celebrations were stifled last Saturday as a staunch Hewlett offense stole the show and led the way to a 38-14 victory over Vikings in a Nassau Conference III matchup.
Hewlett Happenings
Football wins, arts festival boosts community spirit
On Sept. 22, the Hewlett High School varsity football team defeated Glen Cove in the homecoming game. The Bulldogs were losing early on but came back in the second half of the game. The crowds were …
HAFTR welcomes new families
Over breakfast in the Hawk’s Nest gymnasium, the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway said hello to many new families on Sept. 16. HAFTR officials said that more than 70 new families have …
Hewlett rallies, ups record to 6-2
After capturing a pair of boys’ volleyball conference titles over a three-year period, Hewlett underwent a season where it failed to win a single match in 2017. As a result, the Bulldogs were dropped down a conference.
Bartending for fun and fundraising
Woodmere resident Ann DeMichael was the guest bartender at the Five Towns Kiwanis Autism Project fundraiser at Angelina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant in Lynbrook on Oct. 4. The three-hour event …
Developing the Yale Daily News website
Hewlett High School class of 2018 graduate and Woodmere resident Lenny Khazan is part of the three-person team that will do web development for the Yale Daily News, the university’s newspaper …
Having a hoppin’ good time
Tropix on the Mile closed its summer season with a Craft Brew Fest last Saturday, spotlighting more than 30 breweries and welcoming over 1,000 beer enthusiasts.
Lawrence resident to be honored at NYU Winthrop gala
Lawrence resident, Harriette Thayer, chairwoman of NYU Winthrop’s Board of Regents, and East Williston resident Dr. James D. chairman of the hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery department will …
Gusoff to speak at Pink Aid
Woodmere native and Hewlett High School graduate Carolyn Gusoff, an award-winning television journalist, will be the guest speaker at Pink Aid Long Island’s fifth annual event, this year …