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Mother’s Day was celebrated early as girls in the fifth through 12th grades honored their moms and other relatives on May 8 during a dinner at the Five Towns Community Center. Fifth-grader Dana Best thanked her mother for being supportive.

After a day trip to Marist College where 20 Lawrence eighth and ninth grade girls were introduced to an institution of higher learning, some of those young teens, along with other girls in fifth through 12th grades showered their moms with appreciation at the inaugural mother-daughter dinner on May 8. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/14/14

The Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence was evacuated on March 12 due to a release of a hazardous amount of carbon monoxide.

Five Towns fire departments extinguishes house fire, evacuate Five Towns Community Center

Five Towns fire departments responded to three calls between March 12 and 13. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/13/14

Lawrence Middle School was evacuated due to a gas leak on March 13. Ilene Parnes picked up her daughter Lucy, center, at the number Four School, as Melina Metopolis wanted for her parents.

Lawrence Middle School evacuated due to gas leak

Following the evacuation of Lawrence Middle School due to a gas leak on March 13, the students were taken to the Number Four School and Our Lady of Good Counsel, both in Inwood. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/13/14

The Five Towns Trade School Reunion held its 30th annual Valentine’s Disco on Feb. 16. From left were committee members Sandra Bilbo-Dent, Karen Butler, Atasha Mays-Fredericks, Kisha Jones, Pat Jones, Evelyn Jackson, Yolanda Coleman and Sophia Coleman.

Five Towns Trade School alums show their heart [Photo gallery]

Alums from the Five Towns Trade School held its 30th annual Valentine’s Disco dance at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Feb. 16. more

2/26/14

Inwood resident Jeff Burns Jr. wrote book, “The Brotherhood of Drew Hall” about the men he lived with at Howard University and their accomplishments.

Recollecting friendships, noting achievements

It was back during his childhood in Inwood when Jeff Burns Jr. began reading magazines like Ebony and Jet, and taking note of the achievements African American men were making in civil rights, politics and medicine. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/19/14

Planner Frank Fish explains the proposed plans for flooding mitigation and improved communications to Woodmere residents at the CRP meeting on Feb. 10.

Getting a handle on the reconstruction

Shoreline protection, flooding mitigation and contact information are three of the items Five Towns residents are seeking through New York’s Community Reconstruction Program (CRP) to aid Hurricane Sandy affected areas. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/12/14

In room 203 of the Number Five School first- and second-graders receive homework help from left teachers David Hernandez and Victoria Schoen and teacher aide Mercedes Loughman.

Students getting expanded learning time

When Inwood resident Sondra Orellana came to the U.S. from her native Guatemala in January of 1990 at 19, she wanted a better life for herself. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/12/14

Peninsula Kiwanis raised money through its Christmas Dream program to purchase nearly 700 toys for children in the Five Towns. Above, Nerthi Sanchez, left, and Veronica Ortiz filled a cart during the shopping spree.

Making Christmas dreams come true

As 10 representatives of schools and agencies in the Five Towns roamed the aisles of Toys “R” Us in Valley Stream on Dec. 12, they had one goal in mind: ensuring that local children have presents to open on Christmas morning. more

By Ann Friedman | 12/18/13

The Town of Hempstead obtained a $96,000 grant for the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence. From left were, bilingual counselor Felipe Plaza, Senior Center Program Director Kim George, Supervisor Kate Murray, Community Center Executive Director Bertha Pruitt, Center Director Peter Visconti, Councilman James Darcy and bilingual counselor Yiset Abreu.

Vital programs kept afloat

A $96,000 Town of Hempstead grant awarded to the Five Towns Community Center’s bilingual department and Senior Center, will help the organization continue to provide needed programs and services to the area. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/27/13

Renewing hope for our community

At this time last year, I thought things would never be the same. Hurricane Sandy had just hit and I was sitting in my kitchen in complete darkness, wondering how life would be different. more

Nicole Engleman | 10/30/13

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