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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

Dovid Kanarfogel and Leslie Gang, the founders of Hindi's Libraries, and the 2019 Herald People of the Year.

‘An assembly line of good’

After Cedarhurst resident Dovid Kanarfogel’s wife, Dr. Hindi Krinsky, died last year, he decided to honor her memory, with the help of his friend Leslie Gang, by putting books in the hands of children. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 12/26/19

Religious schools and centers in the Five Towns are expected to receive $500,000 of more than $2 million in state money for security upgrades, possibly for cameras.

New York state to offer $500,000 to Five Towns yeshivas and centers

New York state will provide more than $2 million to Long Island religious schools and centers for safety improvements because of the recent spike in hate crimes and bias incidents across the metropolitan area. Five Towns schools and centers — organizations that are not schools — are expected to get $500,000. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/20/19

Five Towns Early Learning Center appreciated the gifts brought by the Peninsula Kiwanis members. Standing from left were Don Esopa, Michael Gliner, Frank Basile, ELC Executive Director Pepper Robinson and Ron Marciano. Kiwanis President Kevin Cooney was sitting.

Peninsula Kiwanis visits Early Learning Center

Five members of the Peninsula Kiwanis Club — Frank Basile, Kiwanis President Kevin Cooney, Don Esopa, Michael Gliner and Ron Marciano — made their annual pre-Christmas pilgrimage to the Five Towns Early Learning Center in Inwood on Dec. 10. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/19/19

Lawrence School District seeks to acquire this Inwood house that borders the Lawrence Primary School to create additional parking spaces and reconfigure play space.

Lawrence district aims to purchase 287 Mott Ave. in Inwood

The Lawrence School District is planning to add up to 14 parking spaces and reconfigure the site of the Lawrence Primary School at the Number Two School campus for recreational purposes. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/19

Twin siblings Rachel Miller and Jonny Miller were named semifinalists for the 2020 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Hewlett High seniors are semifinalists

Woodmere residents and twin siblings, Jonny Miller and Rachel Miller, were named semifinalists for the 2020 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/29/19

The West Hempstead Rams boys’ basketball program raised $800 last year for SIBSPlace.

West Hempstead basketball to hold annual Hoops for Hope game

“How could you not be inspired by what these schools do?” SIBSPlace Director Suzanne Kornblatt said. “It shows how impactful an act of kindness can be.” The West Hempstead High School … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 11/28/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Getting past Malverne district’s past

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

A Nassau County police helicopter took Lawrence High School sophomore Jose Sandoval to Cohen Children's Hospital after the soccer player was hit by a car after practice on Oct. 28.

Lawrence High School soccer player hit by car

Lawrence High School sophomore Jose Sandoval was struck by a car at the intersection of Arlington Place and Peninsula Boulevard in Cedarhurst after leaving soccer practice close to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, according to Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen and the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/28/19

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