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Hewlett psychologist, Lindsay Kallen Weisner endeavors range from assisting teens with mental illness to delving into the most mysterious and horrific Island crimes.

Dr. Lindsay Kallen Weisner is a Hewlett resident with a love and passion for psychology and learning about the dark history and crime that has happened on Long Island. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 12/1/22

Cedarhurst resident Rena Saffra expressed her frustration to the appeals board on the proposal to build a 17-apartment development on densely populated Washington Avenue.

Neighbors decry proposed Cedarhurst apartment project

The Nov. 15 Cedarhurst Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was stirred to life by a dozen residents who expressed their disdain for a 17-apartment residential development proposed for 68 Washington Ave., on the already densely trafficked street that serves as the dividing line between the villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/23/22

Students, teachers and parents representing the Brandeis Hebrew Academy in Lawrence held its second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

Marching to highlight the veterans in Lawrence

Students, teachers and parents from the recently rebranded Brandeis Hebrew Academy held handmade signs and waved American flags through the Lawrence school’s second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/17/22

Lawrence High School Class of 1970 held its 50th anniversary reunion in Atlantic Beach on Oct. 29. Lauri Weiner, left, Robin Blank Toor and Patty Bass Seigel traded memories.

Happy 50th Lawrence, two years later

They waited two years to hold their 50th anniversary reunion because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but when the Lawrence High School Class of 1970 finally came together again the moments and memories will be unforgettable. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/10/22

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces honored Cyrus Wolf and his family at its Forces Five Towns and Greater South Shore gala last month. Wolf’s widow, Florence, is on the right behind the lectern with her children and grandchildren.

The Wolfs and lone soldiers honored at FIDF gala

Cyrus Wolf and his family from North Woodmere were the honorees at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Five Towns and Greater South Shore ninth annual gala at the Sands in Atlantic Beach on Oct. 24. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/3/22

The Chabad House of Hewlett’s new building, which is under construction.

10 years of building a vibrant Jewish Community

In 2012, the Chabad House of Hewlett’s goal was to showcase the beauty of the Jewish heritage by creating a nonjudgmental environment for the community it serves. A decade later, members believe they’ve accomplished that and much more. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/3/22

Linda Doherty’s view from outside her home when she first returned after Hurricane Ian.

Five Towns native is coming to terms with Hurricane Ian's aftermath

Friends of Linda Doherty persuaded her to move to Fort Myers, Florida, after the children she raised in Hawley, Pennsylvania, were grown. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 10/27/22

The Five Towns Community Center and its Gammy’s Pantry has provided aid to the newcomers from other countries.

Five Towns Community Center helps Central American migrants

Sasha Young, the director of Gammy’s Pantry at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, has a new challenge on her hands these days, and it is testing her knowledge of Spanish. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 10/27/22

Florist Chris Stefan, at the Woodbury Jewish Center roughly 30 years ago, was beloved by his customers.

Lawrence florist Chris Stefan dies at 92

For more than two-thirds of his life – 66 years to be exact – Chris Stefan, owner of Stefan’s Florist at the intersection of Central Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, was a well-known Five Towns florists. He died on Oct. 14. Stefan was 92. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 10/20/22

Peninsula Section Generation Next Chairwoman Pam Shelden with Hewlett High students Sophia Gilleeny and Benjamin Tsukerman.

Celebrating the Day of the Girl; Two Hewlett High students honored

Two Hewlett High School students were honored and the audience that gathered at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre heard from author Talia Carner at the National Council of Jewish Women-Peninsula Section event on Sept. 30. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/14/22

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