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The Village of Atlantic Beach denied rumors that the Atlantic Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center would close on October 2, with Mayor Barry Frohlinger clarifying that director Eric Morales needs to amend his licensing agreement but the facility serving 182 members will remain open.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/10/25
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Hewlett House marked its 25th anniversary on October 1, celebrating over 42,000 breast cancer patients served since 1996 when County Executive Bruce Blakeman and founder Geri Barish transformed the historic building into a free support center offering peer counseling, educational materials, wigs, and resources for cancer patients at every treatment stage.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/10/25
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Family Nissan of Inwood, purchased by dealer principal Ramzey Rizk after 27 years of working there since age 19, is celebrating its first anniversary under new ownership with a community party on October 16 featuring free car accessories, $20 oil changes, music, food, and a ribbon cutting ceremony from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/10/25
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Six-year-old Inwood resident Thomas Ortiz self-published "Thomas Makes a Promise," a children's book based on his own experiences about overcoming shyness and making friends in different places, which is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and will be read at Lawrence Primary School's Literacy Night on October 22.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/10/25
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The Jewish Student Union is providing 50 to 60 Five Towns families with free Sukkahs and assembly assistance for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot through their "Sukkah Experience" program, which strengthens Jewish identity and holiday connections for families across the Tri-State area.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/10/25
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Hewlett High School freshmen Romy Fruman and Harley Moritz transformed their National History Day documentary about Holocaust survivor Manfred Korman's Kindertransport experience into an educational packet with a clothespin remembrance project that five Long Island schools have already adopted for their social studies curriculums.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/3/25
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The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC's sixth annual Succos Fair at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst will feature three days of family entertainment from October 9-12, including the Chicago Boys acrobatic group, music by Danny Palgom, rides, petting zoo, kosher food vendors, and a large Sukkah, co-sponsored by Community Chest South Shore.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/3/25
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Cedarhurst resident Kaila Rabinovich turned her passion for sourdough baking into "Baked on Spruce," a home-based artisan bread business that supplies up to 12 fresh loaves weekly to Five Towns customers for $15-$18 per loaf using clean, simple ingredients and traditional fermentation methods.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/3/25
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Episcopal Health Services brought together more than 60 community members for a Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk on September 23, featuring mental health education, grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and a boardwalk walk from St. John's Episcopal Hospital to raise awareness about suicide prevention and support resources.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/3/25
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Woodmere native and Lawrence High School 1979 graduate Dr. Frled transformed a soccer injury into a remarkable running career, competing in 10 Boston Marathons, four Maccabiah Games, running a 2:38 marathon at age 22, and returning to competitive running at 52 after a 26-year hiatus following a career-ending hand injury.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/3/25
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