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The Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns celebrated its 80th anniversary at Frank’s Steaks in Rockville Centre. From left were former President Syd Mandelbaum, Vice President Yolanda Robano Gross, President Bill Bressant, former Gov. Joe Corace, Secretary Dr. Fred Seltzer and immediate past President Anthony Campanile.

Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns, marking its 80th anniversary, remains dedicated to community service with scholarships, charitable donations, and support for various causes. Despite challenges posed by Covid-19, the club adapted, continuing its philanthropic efforts. Join them for upcoming events like the annual model Seder and golf outing, continuing their tradition of community support. more

By Melissa Berman | 4/5/24

Rick YangJingyuan, left, Hamlet JiaMingzhen, a Lawrence Woodmere Academy sophomore and Mas ZhuYucheng worked together on SRINIVASA, a scoliosis support and treatment tool, which they presented as part of the Conrad Challenge China chapter, earning them the Silver award.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy students develop award-winning scoliosis treatment

Hamlet JiaMingzhen and team won Silver at the Conrad Challenge China Chapter with SRINIVASA, a wearable device aiding scoliosis patients. Inspired by a classmate's struggle, they offer support and posture detection. With four million U.S. cases yearly, they're patenting SRINIVASA for wider use. more

By Parker Schug | 4/5/24

John Coyne, volunteer and chairman of the food pantry at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Hewlett, stocks the shelves like a supermarket, organizing the food for easy ‘shopping’ access.

What Five Towns foods pantries doing to increase donations

Once the generous donations from the holiday season come to an end, food pantries — including those in the Five Towns — suffer barren shelves, officials said. more

By Melissa Berman | 3/29/24

Retiring celebrate St. John's Episcopal Hospital's CEO Gerard Walsh receives the Bishop's Cross from the Rt. Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, who heads Episcopal Health Services.

St. John’s Hospital celebrates Gerard Walsh

Under the big tent it wasn’t a circus but a retirement celebration for CEO of nine years, Gerard Walsh. more

By Melissa Berman | 3/29/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

Jay Saltzman, of Chabad of Hewlett and Hewlett United for Israel, joined the solidarity mission to Israel in the second week of March, meeting soldiers, visiting army bases and helping citizens in need.

Chabad of Hewlett, Hewlett United for Israel and Toys for Simcha join mission to Israel

Jewish communities came together to show solidarity with Israel earlier this month. Members of Chabad of Hewlett, Hewlett United for Israel and Toys for Simcha joined forces to head overseas and help relieve hardships in Israeli communities. more

By Parker Schug | 3/22/24

Etan Haimoff, top left, Assistant Principal Yali Werzberger, Judah Nussbaum, Hattie Feit, Oriane Avigdor, Fanilyn Shaw, Lian Elgrissy, Sydney Spodek; Alma Scharman, middle Row; Mason Schein, bottom row, Ava Zalta, Sophia Weiss, Natalie Touaf, Rebekah Fichman and Sophia Fauziev wrote the names of hostages held in Gaza on yellow ribbons and hung them on trees outside of HAFTR Middle School as part of ‘Forests 4 Hope.’

HAFTR Middle School keeps hostages top of mind with Forests 4 Hope

The Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway Middle School in Lawrence marked Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month on the Jewish calendar. Students from all grade levels honored the hostages held in Gaza by Hamas by participating in the “Forests 4 Hope” initiative. more

By Parker Schug | 3/22/24

Peninsula Kiwanis and Independent Coach Corp. teamed up this year, to prepare for the organizations’ annual toy drive. While it is a holiday- based event, it is a year- round project, collecting toy donations, transporting and storing them.

How does Peninsula Kiwanis, Independent Coach and Nassau County partner on toy drive?

Giving toys to Five Towns children in need is a year round project, according to Christopher McGrath, former president of Peninsula Kiwanis Club. more

By Parker Schug | 3/22/24

Sasha Young has stepped down from her position at the Five Towns Community Center after years of serving area children, teens and families at the pantry she directs, in addition to camps and other programs.

Sasha Young says goodbye to Five Towns Community Center

Sasha Young, the founder of Gammy’s Pantry and the director of summer camps and after-school programs at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, stepped down from her roles there and said goodbye last Friday. more

By Parker Schug | 3/15/24

Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, a Woodmere native, is traveling across the United States on his ’Know Your Audience’ tour. He performed at The Town Hall in New York City in December.

Here’s a very funny guy, Woodmere native Modi Rosenfeld

Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, Woodmere native Modi Rosenfeld, a stand-up comic, has used his long-time craft to provide relief to audiences. more

By Parker Schug | 3/8/24

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