Hadassah Geisinsky, assistant director of the Chabad of the Five Towns Hebrew School, in Cedarhurst, believes there are no coincidences — not even the unlikely reunion of two Israel Defense Forces soldiers who served together 20 years ago, at a Hebrew school event.
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By Parker Schug
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3/1/24
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The proposed development of the Woodmere Club remains at a standstill after a Lawrence village Board of Appeals ruling — or lack of one — at its Feb. 21 meeting.
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By Parker Schug
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3/1/24
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Lawrence village Trustee Paris Popack announced that she is running for mayor as current municipal leader, Alex Edelman, cannot seek office again due to term limits.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/1/24
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Since she was around 8-years-old, Dr. Laurie Zelinger kept a diary writing short stories and poems, and in the fourth grade she wrote a play her class performed.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/1/24
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The Inwood Civic Association acknowledges those who go above and beyond for its community each year. This year, two respected elected officials will accept this award on March 10 at the Inwood Country Club.
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By Melissa Billie Clark
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3/1/24
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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Two separate fire alarms sounded at Hewlett High School on Feb. 28, according to Hewlett-Woodmere district officials in a pair of posts.
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By Jeff Bessen and Parker Schug
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2/28/24
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North Woodmere resident Steve Weinman was charged with five counts possession of with the intent to distribute child pornography in Texas.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/27/24
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A security guard halted a robbery at the King Kullen on Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett at 3:37 p.m. on Feb. 24.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/26/24
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A late-January letter posted to social media has sparked a heated conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion in Hewlett-Woodmere classrooms.
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By Parker Schug
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2/23/24
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