Woodmere Fire Department hosts annual chometz burning for Passover

Volunteer firefighters conducted the 22-year tradition of safely burning pre-Passover chometz for thousands of Five Towns residents despite rainy conditions.

Long-awaited lighting repairs begin on Nassau Expressway near Lawrence

State grant of $150,000 will fund repairs to 11 remaining light fixtures damaged by Hurricane Sandy along Route 878, improving safety for thousands of daily commuters.

Hewlett High's all-female robotics team selected for international competition

Bionica robotics team from Hewlett High School will compete at the FIRST International Premier Invitational in Edmonton, Alberta, marking the school's first-ever selection for this prestigious event.

Lawrence High students honor Holocaust survivor through artwork

Lawrence High School student artwork depicting 93-year-old Holocaust survivor Rosalie Simon's experiences is being exhibited at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

Emmy-winning journalist Cheryl Wills shares family history at Ogden Elementary

NY1 anchor Cheryl Wills inspired fourth and fifth-grade students with the story of her great-great-great-grandfather, a Civil War veteran who escaped slavery to fight in Lincoln's army.

100+ women celebrate Tu B'shvat at Hewlett Chabad's challah board event

The Chabad of Hewlett hosted a women's celebration of Tu B'shvat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, featuring traditional foods and a resin-poured challah board crafting activity.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Candidate

John Ferretti: Town needs a proven tax cutter who will keep us safe

I’m running for town supervisor because I’ve had enough of high taxes, and I know you have, too.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Candidate

Joseph Scianablo: We need leadership that puts people before politics

Leadership, pain, purpose and sacrifice have shaped every fiber of who I am — and that’s why I’m running for Town of Hempstead supervisor.

Editorial

Earth Day isn’t just a date. It’s a turning point.

April 22 might not jump out on your calendar like a holiday or a long weekend, but maybe it should. On Earth Day, which has been around for over 50 years, we are urged us to pay attention to the …

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: America could really use a few honest words

I relate the use of words to the political arena, where I spent a great deal of my life.