Monday, June 16, 2025
Inwood residents are protesting the Town of Hempstead's October 2024 approval of a zoning change from residential to light manufacturing at 500 Bayview Avenue, allowing storage for 29 dump trucks, citing concerns about health, safety, environmental impact, and lack of proper public notification.
Boy Scout Troop 20 from Hewlett placed medallions on 40 storm drains to educate residents about preventing pollution from flowing directly into the Great South Bay.
Woodmere Middle School eighth graders Romy Fruman and Harley Moritz presented educational presentations about the Kindertransport rescue effort to elementary school students at Hewlett and Ogden schools.
Jordan Toma, a motivational speaker with over 4 million social media followers, addressed 700 Woodmere Middle School students about overcoming mental health challenges and turning struggles into strengths.
Tempo Group Counseling Services, a nonprofit with offices in Woodmere, Merrick, and Syosset, has been providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention services to youth, adults, and families for 57 years.
Three businesses in Hewlett were vandalized overnight on June 9 in what some community members are calling a string of antisemitic attacks. At 2:57 a.m., police responded to a report of a tow truck …
The Village of Lawrence announced a comprehensive improvement plan funded by a $623,000 Nassau County grant that will upgrade 800 streetlights, install security cameras and license plate readers, and fully restore Rock Hall Road with new pavement and sidewalks.
Temple Israel of Lawrence will unveil two newly embroidered Torah covers during its Shavuot celebration on June 1, honoring Rabbi Galina Makaveyev's 20-year service anniversary and featuring the names of 29 donors who contributed to the Torah restoration project.
Atlantic Beach village beaches open Memorial Day weekend with swimming allowed only when lifeguards are on duty starting June 21, as officials emphasize the five layers of water safety protection during National Water Safety Month to prevent drownings at beaches and home pools.
Over 110 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Nassau County districts participated in the Friendship Games at Hewlett High School, an Olympic-themed field day organized by the PE Leaders Club featuring relay races, javelin throws, and other activities designed for fun and inclusion.
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.
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The unfortunate closure of The Safe Center LI, a private nonprofit agency that served victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has understandably raised concern across our community and in my office.
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Death is a reality each family must confront. There’s no denying death’s heartbreaking impact on family and friends. But it’s important we take the opportunity to celebrate the life of the family member and friend we lost.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman recently stated that “having the President of the United States as a friend of Nassau County is a very good thing.”
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There are so many examples of cases where the very rich try their luck in the political world and get burned by the experience. The most obvious is the current case of Elon Musk, said to be the wealthiest person in the world.