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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

A Seder plate from Agayoff Judaica, one of the many Israeli artisans that will have its wares for sale at the Young Israel of Woodmere.

Support Israeli artists

On Thursday, Feb. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m., the Young Israel of Woodmere Sisterhood is sponsoring an event to help Israeli artists. A downturn in tourism to Israel has created a decline in sales at their galleries. more

1/27/16

Volunteers are busy coordinating this year's veterans event at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club on Sept. 20. Above, Frank Bobby, right, lined up his shot, while Ed Henig waited his turn at last year's event.

Getting organized for Wounded Warrior Day

Organizing for the second annual Wounded Warrior Project Day at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club got off to a good start as about 30 people attended the April 29 meeting at the club to divvy up the work for coordinating the Sept. 20 event that will include a Sunday filled with golf, tennis, fishing, lunch, a cocktail honor and a formal dinner. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/26/15

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

Five Towns Crime Watch

Larceny from auto NORTH WOODMERE-On March 26 between 4:15 and 6:30 p.m. at a golf course on Hungry Harbor Road, someone smashed the rear window of a car and stole a woman’s handbag, according to police. more

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

Five Towns Crime Watch

Arrests LAWRENCE-On March 24 at 2 p.m. at a warehouse department store on Rockaway Turnpike, Guideo Persaud, 50, of Bay Shore, was arrested for shoplifting, authorities said. more

4/1/15

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

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a $109.6 million budget, and to reinstate the eighth-grade Discovery lunch lab as well as the exercise, yoga and Mommy & Me Community Education courses.

Hewlett-Woodmere plans 3.4% tax levy hike

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education adopted a $109.6 million budget on April 24. The spending plan includes the eighth-grade Discovery lunchtime lab program as well as highly attended Community Education courses such as yoga, exercise and Mommy & Me that students and community residents wanted reinstated. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/1/13

Al Bauer was named the new principal at Woodmere Middle School.

Hewlett-Woodmere appoints new administrators

Hewlett-Woodmere public schools announced at its Feb. 27 Board of Education meeting the appointment of three new principals; Al Bauer, the current assistant principal at Hewlett High School, will become the principal at Woodmere Middle School, Franklin Early Childhood Center’s new principal will be Lorraine Smyth, the current assistant principal at Hewlett Elementary, and Evelyn Lolis will be the new principal at Hewlett Elementary School. more

By Ann Friedman | 3/13/13

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