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Barbara Harrison joined the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in 1992, working at its second location, at Temple Beth El, in Cedarhurst, when the JCC acquired the temple’s early childhood center, and has helped it grow.

'She was a fierce advocate for children who needed services'

It has always been about the kids for Barbara Harrison, the longtime co-director of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC. But when the Five Towns began seeing an expansion in its Jewish population — specifically Orthodox Jews — in the early 2000s, the JCC, in Cedarhurst, offered only one class for Orthodox children per age level, so many Orthodox families instead enrolled their children in yeshivas with early childhood programs. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/28/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Woodmere's Cal Nathan is the Herald Person of the Year

Woodmere's Cal Nathan is the Nassau Herald's Person of the Year

A successful entrepreneur who has built five businesses since he left a prosperous career as a trader on the floor of the American Stock Exchange, Cal Nathan dived into volunteer community involvement over a dozen years ago, and has made his mark. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/29/22

Hewlett High School junior Hiral Chavre has a knack for editing and writing.

Hewlett High junior uses writing to adjust and grow

A Hewlett High School junior who joined the school’s Spectrum Newspaper club in her first year to ease the adjustment from middle school quickly gained an editorship position as a sophomore and now is also the student columnist for the Herald’s Hewlett Happenings column. more

By Lisa Margaria | 10/11/21

Matthew Ferremi, the Nassau Herald reporter for the past two years and four months, says goodbye to the Five Towns.

Thank you, Five Towns

If you would have asked me before February 2019 where the Five Towns was, I would’ve thought you were talking about Five Towns College in Dix Hills. Flash forward to nearly two and a half years later and 500 bylines in this paper, I am proud to say that I have gotten to know the real Five Towns by covering it for the Nassau Herald. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/24/21

Sasha Young of Inwood is the Nassau Herald's 2020 Person of the Year.

Inwood resident Sasha Young is the gift that keeps on giving

Sasha Young, of Inwood, created Gammy’s Pantry over two years ago, inspired by her grandmother Betty Young, whom she called Gammy. From a small space inside the Five Towns Community Center in … more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/31/20

Murray Forman continues in his role as president of the Lawrence Board of Education.

Lawrence School District organizes for new school year

The hybrid model that students in New York state schools could be using this coming school year, a combination of in-person and distance learning, was in use for the July 14 Lawrence Board of … more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/27/20

The Dragon Wheel roller coaster and other rides, attractions and food are all part of the 33rd annual Community Chest South Shore Fair this weekend at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.

Having fun and helping their neighbors in need

From Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 people can head to Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park for the 33rd annual Community Chest South Shore Fair. Music, rides, food and games are the attractions to help support the organization that aids other local groups as well as people in need. more

By Tyler Marko | 10/5/17

Warren Levi Martial Arts celebrated its students who earned karate belt promotions at ceremony on Feb. 26.

Warren Levi students promoted; Herald staffers recognized

Kids studying karate at Warren Levi Martial Arts in Cedarhurst received their new belts and Herald and Prime Time sales account executive Lori Harwitt and Nassau Herald editor Jeffrey Bessen were honored by his staff for their assistance promoting the academy and covering the success of its students. more

3/3/17

Diana Colapietro covers the Five Towns and surrounding communities for the Nassau Herald.

Herald reporter wants to hear your stories

Hello Nassau Herald readers. My name is Diana Colapietro and I am 22 years old. I am originally from Brooklyn, but I grew up in Franklin Square. I attended Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead and graduated in 2012. more

By Diana Colapietro | 3/2/17

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