Gunshots fired at car after road rage incident in Woodmere
An alleged road rage incident turned violent when one man fired a gun multiple times at another man and hit him at least once in the Five Towns Shopping Center parking lot in Woodmere on Sept. 16.
Man falls from excavator in Inwood
At the Inwood Material Terminal on Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood, an unidentified man fell off the platform of an excavator on Sept. 17.
Senior-led Lawrence aims high
Gerard Lagasse didn’t win a coach-of-the-year award in his rookie campaign at Lawrence. But he sure could have. In a storybook season, Lagasse, the longtime JV boys’ soccer …
Hewlett High School science renovations fall short, board addresses issues
Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education addresses unexpected issues with Hewlett High School science classroom renovations, calling for a corrective plan to meet community expectations.
Chabad teens hold memorial for Israeli hostages murdered by Hamas
Chabad of the Five Towns and Hewlett High School teens held a memorial to honor six Israeli hostages, killed by Hamas after their capture during the Oct. 7 attack.
Lawrence yacht club dedicates golf path in memory of Jay Gordon
The Lawrence Yacht & Country Club honored former Mayor Jay Gordon by dedicating the golf cart path between the 11th and 12th holes to his memory.
Hewlett businessman Bert Moreida, 85, remembered for generosity and kindness
Bert Moreida, owner of American Drive-In Cleaners in Hewlett, passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, love, and community involvement.
Money stolen from Geffen Gourmet in Hewlett
Geffen Gourmet on Mill Road in Hewlett was robbed on Sept. 14, of an unknown amount of money.
Three Cedarhurst men arrested for alleged assault and robbery incident
Daniel, Dov, and Jacob Avital of Cedarhurst were arrested for alleged assault, robbery, and other charges following a violent incident involving a baseball bat and sledgehammer.
Cedarhurst honors 9/11 victims with memorial at Andrew J. Parise Park
Cedarhurst continued its annual 9/11 memorial at Andrew J. Parise Park, honoring local residents and nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 tragedy.
Queens man charged in thefts, violating mask law in North Lawrence
Nassau police arrested a Queens man who allegedly robbed three North Lawrence stores, including on of the stores three times between July 20 and Sept. 11.
Editorial
Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
The return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.
Columnist
The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
Columnist
Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
Columnist
Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
Columnist
See something, say something: Your vigilance is vital
In a world where unpredictable events can unfold in the blink of an eye, it has never been more important for every member of our communities to play an active role in maintaining their safety and security...The simple act of noticing something unusual and reporting it can be the key to preventing a crime, averting a disaster, or saving a life.