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Hewlett Bay Park native Michael Colby wrote a book that recounts his stories about spending time at Manhattan’s famous Algonquin Hotel.

Hewlett Bay Park native and playwright Michael Colby has chronicled a portion of his life in the book, “The Algonquin Kid,” about his weekend visits with his grandparents who owned the landmark Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan, and its history. more

By Vanessa Parker | 8/26/15

Tisha B'Av, which begins this weekend, is a mourning period that commemorates sad events throughout Jewish history.

Remembering past calamities on Tisha B’Av

Jewish people across the globe will change from dress shoes to non-leather footwear and move from chairs to the floor to hear the recitation of Megillat Eicha (Lamentations) as the holiday of Tisha B’Av begins at sundown on the second to last day of a three-week mourning period, and will be commemorated this year from the eve of July 25 through nightfall on July 26. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 7/22/15

Friends of Rock Hall Museum honored local high schools at their 40th annual meeting on June 10. From left were Friends President Jean Kestel, board member Ron Goldman, students Aharon Goldblatt and Benjamin Goykadosh, and their history teacher, Renee Friedman.

Talking history at Rock Hall Museum

Installing new directors and officers and honoring high school students who excel in American history were a large part of the 40th annual meeting of the Friends of Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence on June 10. more

By Vanessa Parker | 6/17/15

Women have helped shape journalism

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more

3/26/15

The Platters are joined by Shirley Alston Reeves and The Dubs on Saturday.

Ready to rock at the Madison Theatre

Relive some magical rock 'n roll moments with the iconic performers who rose to fame with their chart-topping hits. more

2/4/15

OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure

In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more

7/16/14

Hewlett Happenings student columnist Elissa Candiotti.

I am leaving, but it’s not farewell

This is it. We have made it to that ultimate stride on the stage, as we prepare for perhaps the most ineffable fusion of emotions. This is the culmination of our childhood and the beginning of a new journey, in which the hallways were once our world and the world is now our hallway. more

By Elissa Candiotti | 6/11/14

First and foremost, he was a great teacher

The registration line for his Russian history course snaked down the hall and nearly out the building. more

5/1/14

Senator Reid, character attacks are never the best defense

The possibility that the Democratic Party will lose control of the U.S. Senate in November has put Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in attack mode. more

4/17/14

Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more

3/20/14

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