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Dave Denenberg, a former Nassau County legislator from Merrick, offered public apologies after his sentencing for mail fraud on June 5 at the U.S. Courthouse in Central Islip. He will spend three months in jail and three months under house arrest.

A federal judge last Friday sentenced Dave Denenberg, the former Nassau County legislator who pleaded guilty to cheating a law client out of $2.3 million and resigned from office earlier this year, to three months in jail and three months of house arrest. more

By Brian Racow | 6/5/15

A Mother’s Day remembrance

My mom passed away May 14, 1999. Five days after Mother’s Day. It took many years for me to find consolation in the phrase “Happy Mothers Day” even though I am a mom myself. My kids would bring comforting gifts but my heart wasn’t in it. My own mom was gone. more

By Phyllis Weinberger | 5/6/15

Home and fire safety were discussed at the Woodmere firehouse on March 27. Rabbi Borach Bender said learning what to do and not do in an emergency is vital to saving lives.

Tragedy may teach a lesson

After Shabbos ended on March 21, Rabbi Heshy Blumstein, the spiritual leader of Young Israel of Hewlett, and his family began preparing their home for Passover. He covered the stove’s burners with a thick sheet of tin. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/1/15

Lawrence-based Achiezer will hold a fire safety clinic on Sunday that will include the Woodmere Fire Department. Achiezer founder, Rabbi Boruch Bender spoke during a press conference at the Woodmere firehouse on March 27.

Fire safety clinic at Achiezer

Achiezer will host a fire safety clinic in partnership with the Woodmere Fire Department at its office at 334 Central Ave. in Lawrence on Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/27/15

The Cedarhurst village election is on March 18. From left Trustees Israel Wasser and Ari Brown, and Mayor Benjamin Weinstock are running unopposed.

Cedarhurst village election on March 18

On March 18, the Village of Cedarhurst will hold its elections for its three at-large board positions — two trustee and mayor — from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Village Hall at 200 Cedarhurst Avenue. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/18/15

More than $4,000 was alleged to have been stolen from Woodmere group residents’ bank accounts by Leslie Vega, above.

Brooklyn woman stole $4,000 from Woodmere group home residents

A Brooklyn woman employed at AHRC in Woodmere for six days in November 2012, allegedly withdrew money from several TD Banks, including the one in Cedarhurst, through accounts belonging to the group home residents, police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/16/15

Don't miss out on the still-local Islanders

Even if you’re just a casual hockey fan, you’ve probably noticed that the New York Islanders are having a pretty good year. more

2/12/15

Five Towns Crime Watch

Arrests LAWRENCE- On Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. at a warehouse store on Rockaway Turnpike, Vasil Ivasyuk, 46, of Brooklyn, was arrested for shoplifting, authorities said. more

2/11/15

Five Towns Crime Watch

Arrests LAWRENCE-On Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. at an electronics store on Rockaway Turnpike, Nieve A. Benson, 44, of Brooklyn, was arrested for shoplifting, authorities said. more

2/4/15

The United Choral Society sang Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Hanukkah and Christmas songs during its annual winter concert at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library last Sunday.

Crooning through the holidays [Photo gallery]

The Five Towns-based United Choral Society staged their winter concert at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library in Hewlett last Sunday. The 72-year-old singing group sang composer Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Hanukkah and Christmas songs. more

12/12/14

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