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Friends Alice Cascardi, left, and Roberta Confino in the swimming pool at North Woodmere Park on July 3.

Five Towners dive in at North Woodmere Park pools

From the Olympic-sized pool to the trio of pools for children, lounging, playing and swimming were the activities that only Nassau County residents, many from the Five Towns, took part in at North Woodmere Park on July 3, the first day the six county pools were open for the summer and during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/4/20

Brandeis eighth-graders celebated their graduation from the Jewish Day School in Lawrence last month.

The Brandeis School in Lawrence celebrates graduation

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, The Brandeis School class of 2020 had the opportunity to celebrate together as the eighth-graders their diplomas and officially marked the end of their years at the Jewish Day School in Lawrence. more

7/3/20

Lawrence resident Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph will start his duties as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Orthodox Union on Sept. 1.

Lawrence resident Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph named new EVP and COO of Orthodox Union

The Orthodox Union announced that Lawrence resident Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph has been appointed as the organization's executive vice president and chief operating officer. Starting on Sept. 1, … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 7/2/20

The man that allegedly robbed the 7-Eleven on Mill Road in Hewlett is described by police as white and in his 50s.

Clerk at 7-Eleven in Hewlett alledgely attacked by two men

Police are investigating an alleged robbery and attack of a clerk that took place at the 7-Eleven on Mill Road in Hewlett. The alleged incident took place at 9:55 a.m. on July 1 when a man … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 7/2/20

Nassau County Police Department Lt. Richard LeBrun at the Five Towns Community Center after the discovery of Harold B. Sermeno's body on Dec. 18, 2018.

MS-13 gang menber sentenced in Far Rockaway and Lawrence murders

A member of the street gang MS-13, Yonathan Sanchez, 43, a/k/a Turbo, was sentenced to 34 years to life in prison on July 1 by Judge Tammy Robbins for his role in two murders. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/1/20

POCatHewlett seeks better relations between people of color and the Hewlett and Woodmere communities, including the school district,

Standing against racism in Hewlett and Woodmere

POCatHewlett, with POC standing for people of color, has begun adding its voice to the growing sentiment that there must be an end to racial inequality. Calling themselves a team and spearheaded by two young women, POCatHewlett has a petition on actionnetwork.org and created a list of demands that they would like the Hewlett-Woodmere School District and Board of Education to address. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/1/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Security camera footage apparently shows the mail carrier identified as Andrew kicking Inna Mishiev’s dog.

Mail carrier behavior riles Woodmere residents

At least three residents of Forest Avenue in Woodmere have registered complaints with the community’s postmaster, Pauline Argicola, and another submitted a complaint to the United States Postal Service concerning the behavior of one mail carrier. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/1/20

Five Towns residents Moise Bane, who lives in Lawrence, and Allen Fagin of Woodmere, shared decades of service with the Orthodox Union.

Woodmere resident retires as Orthodox Union’s EVP

After two decades as a volunteer for the Orthodox Union and the past six years as the organization’s executive vice president, Woodmere resident Allen Fagin is retiring from a job for the second time. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/1/20

Legislature helps restore Autism programs at Nassau C.C.

The unique Achilles and ASPIRES programs at Nassau Community College, designed to assist students with Autism, will be restored for the 2020-2021 academic year after the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously June 29 to approve the college’s budget. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/30/20

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