Streets in 16 areas of Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck have been randomly selected for analysis as part of a statewide traffic study that may ultimately lead to possible infrastructure grants to local municipalities. more

Peninsula Counseling Center (PCC), a licensed, non-profit mental health and chemical dependence treatment center for all children and adults in Valley Stream, will honor Michael Dowling, the president and chief executive officer of North-LIJ Health System, for his dedication to health care at its annual “Tasteful Evening” fundraiser at the Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor on Monday, Oct. 20. more

His medical career began shortly before World War II, and didn’t end until the 21st century was beginning. Dr. Edward Orzac, a Hewlett Harbor resident, will be remembered for the many things he accomplished. more

Q. I was told by my village that I need to have smoke detectors in my two-family house in order to renew my application. Even though I didn't have them before, I have to install them. One guy said they have to be hard-wired, but my electrician called and they said just battery-operated. Which is it? more

Nearly 200 people attended the 22nd annual Mayor’s Golf and Tennis Classic & Dinner Monday night, the primary fundraiser for the Rockville Centre Community Fund, at the Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor — about 125 golfers, 30 for tennis and the rest for dinner only. Former Village Justice Frank Yannelli was the guest of honor. Yannelli was introduced by former Village Justice Robert Williams, his colleague for 16 years, and among the speakers were Mayor Mary Bossart and Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz, the spiritual leader of Temple B’nai Sholom who referred to the Jewish harvest festival of Succot, likening the ceremonial citrus, shaped like a heart, to Yannelli’s character. more