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At Children’s Day, the Ghagara dance was choreographed by Shilpa Jurani, Arya Dance Academy and performed by Dia, Valentina, Priya, Sumayah, Anaya, Lianna, Ava, Sienna, Jeel, Tanvi, Surya, Neeti, Riya, Aashna Kajal and Maitri. Aashna Kajal, Maitri, Choreographed by Shilpa Jurani, Arya Dance Academy.

Celebrating Indian culture on Children’s Day [Photo gallery]

Gold Hall in the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library was awash in colorful clothes and rhythmic dancing as the Five Towns Indian Association presented its annual Children’s Day, a celebration of the culture of India. more

4/20/17

Wells Fargo and New York Community Bank, along Broadway, are among the eight banks currently operating in Hewlett.

Banking on Hewlett

There are eight banks along Broadway and West Broadway in Hewlett, and a ninth is expected to open this summer. And since banks are where the money is, the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association is soliciting the financial institutions to support community events and organizations. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/11/16

Vote ‘yes’ on Hewlett-Woodmere budget

The proposed Hewlett-Woodmere School District budget is $113.6 million, and includes the smallest increase — $1.67 million — in 12 years and the smallest tax levy increase — 1.4 percent — in district history. more

5/13/15

Manhattan resident Michelle Diaz showed off her by Veronica Lake-inspired hair prosthetic at European Hair Salon of Hewlett.

Lessening the stress of cancer

At European Hair Salon in Hewlett, an exchange of care and locks of hair were the top priority on April 3, working in tandem with Empower Pink, a Manhattan-based nonprofit organization that helps cancer survivors become fitted with hair prosthetics, they fitted Manhattan resident Michelle Diaz, who has breast cancer. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/8/15

Lawrence School District will receive more than $1.27 million in state aid for the 2015-16 school year. Superintendent Gary Schall, above, said the money will be used to fund capital improvements.

More state aid coming to school districts

School districts across Long Island will receive a significant increase in state aid based on the budget agreed by the State Legislature and the governor last week. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/8/15

Hewlett Happenings student columnist Lauren Dana.

Approaching senior year’s home stretch

As the school year winds down, more and more seniors are committing to college. The excitement and camaraderie is evident, as Hewlett High School seniors come to school dressed in apparel from their chosen institution. more

By Lauren Dana | 4/1/15

Five Towns Crime Watch

Arrests MEADOWMERE-At 3 p.m. on March 7 at a warehouse store on Rockaway Turnpike, Harsad P. Patel, 53, of Long Beach, was arrested for shoplifting, authorities said. more

3/18/15

Trinity-St. John’s Church in Hewlett welcomed its new rector on Feb. 15. Father John Christopher Ballard with senior church warden Diane Carman at the Sunday reception.

Hewlett church welcomes new rector [Photo gallery]

Rev. John Christopher Ballard will most likely remember Feb. 15 for two milestones in his life. It was the Sunday he turned 50 and when he conducted his first service as the new rector of Trinity-St. John’s Church on Broadway in Hewlett. more

2/25/15

The Hewlett Bay Fire District headquartered on Franklin Avenue in Hewlett needs to improve some of its policies, according to a state audit.

State to Hewlett Bay: Tighten those policies

An audit conducted between Jan. 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2014 by the state Comptroller’s office found that the Hewlett Bay Fire Districts needs to improve its policies two main areas. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/29/14

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library held one of its surplus item sales. Only $6.25 was made from the sale of several chairs.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library held a surplus sale on July 9 in order to help raise money for the library and rid itself of some unwanted items. more

By Jason Brendler | 7/24/13

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