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Item collection boxes will be at the Gural JCC in Cedarhurst, above, and the Harrison-Kerr Family Campus in Lawrence through Oct. 3.

Marion & Aaron Gural JCC collects for Hurricane Dorian victims

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is partnering with UJA-Federation of New York and the Yonkers-based AFYA Foundation to collect humanitarian supplies for the victims of Hurricane Dorian that struck the Bahamas on Aug. 24. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/13/19

Geoffrey Girnun, a Woodmere resident and Stony Brook associate professor, allegedly stole more than $200,000 in federal and state money.

Woodmere resident charged with stealing more than $200,000

Woodmere resident and Stony Brook University associate professor Geoffrey Girnun allegedly stole more than $200,000 in federal and state money, according to a seven-count indictment that was unsealed on Sept. 12. Girnun, 48, was arrested on that Thursday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

Ambiance Salon will offer the Mondays at Racine program that provides free services to women and men undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer. Owner Ali Artz, center, looks over her staff.

Ambiance Salon in Hewlett teams up with Mondays at Racine Cancer Care Foundation

For Ali Artz it was a staff member who died of pancreatic cancer and for Karla Waldron it is a way for her family to honor the mother they lost to breast cancer. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

Lawrence-based Lice Troopers aims to make clients feel comfortable when receiving treatment for head lice.

Lice Troopers in Lawrence offer a pleasant experience after an annoying infestation

With the school year underway, there is the looming concern of children becoming infested with head lice. There is now a place in the Five Towns that offers an all-natural treatment for it. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/12/19

Howard Adelsberg, right, will be running in the Miami-ING Mini-Marathon on Feb. 9 for the first time in three years. At left, is his son Jonah, who inspired his father to take part. They last ran together in February 2017.

Woodmere resident's inspiring run for a good cause

Despite recent medical obstacles, Woodmere resident Howard Adelsberg is planning on breaking out his running shoes for the first time in three years for an organization that is dear to him and his family. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/12/19

The National Technical Honor Society inducted several new members, including Stacey Garcia Orellana from the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, a cosmetology student at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech.

Barry Tech student inducted into national honor society

Stacey Garcia Orellana from the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, a cosmetology student at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

For the third consecutive year, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award.

St. John’s Hospital in Far Rockaway receives two awards

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award and the organization’s Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

Old Navy donated more than backpack filled with school supplies to the New Horizon Counseling Center. Joseph Delgado, manager at College Point Old Navy and Stacey Engebrethson, district manager in Training of Old Navy in Nassau County.

New Horizon Counseling Center receives over 700 backpacks from Old Navy

New Horizon Counseling Center received more than 700 backpacks and school supplies for children in need its clinics through a partnership with Old Navy. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

Bonei Olam, a global nonprofit that financially supports fertility treatments and medical procedures was honored by Councilman Bruce Blakeman. From left were David Urbach, Blakeman, Schlumo Bochner and Zalman Katz.

Highlighting Bonei Olam in the shtetl in Lawrence

Bonei Olam, a worldwide nonprofit that provides millions of dollars in assistance to cover the prohibitive costs of fertility treatments and medical procedures, was recognized by Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman during A Night in the Shtetl in Lawrence on Aug. 12 more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

Off and running as the Community Cheat South Shore 5K and Family Walk got under way on Sept. 1.

Running on the Atlantic Beach boardwalk in Chest’s 5K

The winner was from Hewlett, the third place finisher from Woodmere and Atlantic Beach played host as the annual Community Chest South Shore 5K and Family Walk began by Sunny Atlantic Beach Club on Sept. 1. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

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