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Benjamin ‘Benoir’ Metzger, who is familiar to many in Long Beach, has brought his musical skills to the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway.

Here's how Long Beach's Benjamin Metzger brought music to this Lawrence yeshiva

Benjamin Metzger is familiar to many in the Long Beach arts scene where he lives. He is known mainly by his stage name, Benoir, but to students at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, he is Mr. Metzger, music educator. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/16/23

Inwood native and Lawrence High School graduate James McCullough share the inspiration behind his debut book, ‘The Adventures of Ellie the Elephant, A Journey of Friendship.’

This Inwood native wrote a children's book as his debut book

Iwood native and substance abuse counselor James McCullough was home thinking about how he could help spread the message of acceptance to children worldwide. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/16/23

Inwood Civic Association President and local businessman David Hance spoke in support of the proposed 48-unit residential building in Inwood on June 28 in Hempstead. Accompanying him was Michael Gliner on his right.

Hewlett's Isaiah Moultrie gets approval for Inwood 48-unit residential building

Inwood native and now Hewlett resident Isaiah Moultrie’s vision of constructing a residential building for military veterans, first responders and non-military families is set to become a reality after the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals has granted his building permit at the June 28 hearing. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/16/23

Hewlett-Woodmere Little League softball players take part in a fielding drill overseen by former major leaguer Dave Lemanczyk in Grant Park on July 7.

PHOTOS: Which former MLB star came to visit Hewlett-Woodmere Little Leaguers?

Dave Lemanczyk played nine seasons in the major leagues for three American League teams, but for many more years the former player who was nicknamed “Tarzan” has been instructing ballplayers. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/16/23

Five Towns Community Center Executive Director K. Brent Hill has resigned after three and a half years in the job. Above, Hill greeted a Head Start program class in 2019.

Find out what changes have begun at the Five Towns Community Center here

Change has begun at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, as its executive director, K. Brent Hill, has resigned after three and a half years of leading the 116-year-old institution, Hill’s last day is Friday. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/9/23

A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $24,000 for treatment for 23-year-old Oliver Miller. With him from left were Brandon, Melissa and Kathy Miller.

Atlantic Beach's Oliver Miller needs your help

Atlantic Beach resident Melissa Miller endured the death of a daughter, Melanie, in 1997. Then, two years later, seven weeks after her son, Oliver, was born, she learned that he had suffered a stroke in utero. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/9/23

Hewlett High School rising seniors Ryan Weinman and Daniel Tkach wearing their For Future Lungs NY T-shirts. Proceeds from the shirt sales will benefit For Future Lungs.

Standing up against smoking in Hewlett

Hewlett High School students and alumni are acting against smoking and lung disease. Graduating senior Brandon Salazar, 17, and rising seniors Daniel Tkach, 16, and Ryan Weinman, 16, joined the New York chapter of For Future Lungs, the parent organization that seeks to promote the risks associated with smoking and tobacco use for teens and promote events dedicated to discussing the risks of tobacco. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 7/9/23

The condition of North Woodmere Park, which includes what community members call the ‘blue playground,’ has led some parents to voice concerns about their children’s safety.

North Woodmere neighbors are asking for a renovated park

A park benefits a community in numerous ways. Neighbors have a place to go for recreation and socialization. Children have a safe place to play. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/2/23

Hewlett High School graduates-to-be turned the tables on the audience at their June 22 commencement, pointing and shooting their family and friends.

Photos: Hewlett High School's 2023 graduation

Roughly 260 Hewlett High School seniors became graduates as the Class of 2023 was recognized at a commencement ceremony at the Tilles Center on the campus of LIU Post on June 22. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/2/23

Inwood resident David Hance was honored by the karate team from Trinidad and Tobago that at Kennedy airport.

Inwood's David Hance saves the day for Karate team from Trinidad and Tobago

A team of Karate experts from Trinidad and Tobago were stranded with no place on Monday after their flight was cancelled. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 6/29/23

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