Money stolen from Geffen Gourmet in Hewlett
Geffen Gourmet on Mill Road in Hewlett was robbed on Sept. 14, of an unknown amount of money.
Three Cedarhurst men arrested for alleged assault and robbery incident
Daniel, Dov, and Jacob Avital of Cedarhurst were arrested for alleged assault, robbery, and other charges following a violent incident involving a baseball bat and sledgehammer.
Cedarhurst honors 9/11 victims with memorial at Andrew J. Parise Park
Cedarhurst continued its annual 9/11 memorial at Andrew J. Parise Park, honoring local residents and nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 tragedy.
Queens man charged in thefts, violating mask law in North Lawrence
Nassau police arrested a Queens man who allegedly robbed three North Lawrence stores, including on of the stores three times between July 20 and Sept. 11.
Two men arrested for Cedarhurst burglary
Two men were charged with burglary of the Shulamith School for Girls in Cedarhurst after allegedly entering the building on Cedarhurst Avenue on Sept. 10.
Nassau Junior Firefighters embark on Germany training trip
Three Hewlett Junior Firefighters joined 30 Nassau County juniors for a week of firefighting training and cultural exchange in Lower Saxony, Germany, strengthening international bonds.
‘Mud Ducks’ tie for first in battalion drill
At the 4th Battalion Drill on Sept. 7, the Inwood Fore Department team tied the Rockville Centre Fire Department for first place.
'Come Alive' Russian program enriches seniors' lives for 30 years
The Come Alive Russian Division, a 30-year program by the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, offers Russian-speaking seniors in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway community free cultural activities, meals, and transportation, fostering social engagement.
Cedarhurst Mayor’s son Ariel Weinstock dies at Age 42
Ariel Weinstock, son of Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, died at 42 after a year-long battle following a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in June 2023.
Five Towns schools kick off new academic year with celebrations
Hewlett-Woodmere, HAFTR, and Lawrence schools welcomed students back with unique events, marking the start of the new school year across the Five Towns.
Chabad's expansion plans face community opposition
The Chabad of the Beaches' proposed community center in Atlantic Beach remains in limbo as residents express concerns over traffic, parking, and the planned kosher drive-through.
Two men arrested for alleged Lawrence theft
Kay Jewelers on Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence was the scene of an alleged theft on Sept. 8 that resulted in the arrest of two men.
Editorial
As schools reopen, drivers know the drill
“School’s Open — Drive Carefully” has been the annual refrain in a back-to-school safety-awareness campaign that is now nearly 80 years old. But it’s worth repeating every September.
Columnist
Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
Columnist
See something, say something: Your vigilance is vital
In a world where unpredictable events can unfold in the blink of an eye, it has never been more important for every member of our communities to play an active role in maintaining their safety and security...The simple act of noticing something unusual and reporting it can be the key to preventing a crime, averting a disaster, or saving a life.
Columnist
Reading about local schools? Consider yourself lucky.
I’ve been in the local news business a long time. Not long enough to remember the first handwritten newspaper, distributed in Venice in 1566, or the first printed news sheets, published in Germany in 1605, but I go back.
Columnist
A future of innovation: new initiatives and a farewell
As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …