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Anthony “Tony” Romano was a member of the Inwood Fire Department for roughly 50 years.

Longtime Inwood resident Anthony “Tony” Romano, 66

If he was not behind the wheel of a fire truck or bus, former Inwood Fire Department captain Anthony “Tony” Romano would most likely be in the firehouse, doing whatever he can to help … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/11/21

Lifelong Five Towns resident John Harrison was a successful businessman who reveled in his work.

Lifelong Five Towner John Harrison, 75

Not one to stand still and let grass grow under his feet, unless he was playing golf at the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett Harbor, John Harrison was constantly on the go, as the Woodsburgh resident built not one, but two businesses in the course of his working life. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/14/21

Dr. David A. Genn of upstate Beacon was a 1982 Hewlett High School graduate.

Hewlett native Dr. David A. Genn, 56

The family and friends of Hewlett native Dr. David A. Genn say that he always stood out with his honesty, humility, humbleness and above all else, his tremendous kindness and generosity. Genn, a … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 5/6/21

Joan Harris was graduated Hewlett High School in 1976.

Hewlett Bay Park native Joan Harris, 62

Those that knew Hewlett Bay Park native Joan Harris will remember her as a caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Harris died in her Nyack, NY home on April 22. She was … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 5/6/21

Songwriter and Hewlett Harbor native Jim Steinman, left, and drummer Joe Stefko on tour in June 1978.

Hewlett Harbor's Jim Steinman wrote the classic 'Bat Out Of Hell'

He rode his bike from his Hewlett Harbor home to Green Acres Mall, in Valley Stream, and bought records at Sam Goody’s produced by rock ’n’ roll legend Phil Spector, and others that featured the classical music of Richard Wagner. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/28/21

Hewlett Harbor native Jim Steinman, a successful music composr and producer, died on April 19. He was 73.

Hewlett Harbor native, music producer Jim Steinman, 73

He was the composer of the songs for the rip-roaring 1977 debut album by Meatloaf “Bat Out of Hell” that was produced by Todd Rundgren featuring the iconic song "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and was an acclaimed song composer for artists such as Air Supply, Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler. Hewlett Harbor native James Richard “Jim” Steinman died on April 19, according to the Associated Press. He was 73. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/20/21

Lawrence native Arthur Kopit was a renowned playwright whose plays ran on Broadway, garnered Tony Award nominations and were Pulitzer Prize finalists.

Renowned playwright, Lawrence native Arthur Kopit, 83

Before Lawrence native Arthur Kopit became a successful playwright he was a young man who took pleasure in teasing his younger sister, Susan, and her friends and pestering his mother and her friends playing cards. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/16/21

Lower East Side native and Cedarhurst resident Francis R. Emma.

Francis R. Emma of Cedarhurst, 79

To the family and friends of longtime Cedarhurst resident Francis R. Emma, he was a man that entertained others with his wit and sense of humor. Emma died at his home on March 5. He was 79. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/31/21

William Hewlett, right, with his wife Jo Ann, was a member of the Woodmere Fire Department for 54 years.

Lifelong Woodmere resident William Hewlett, 77

Lifelong Five Towner William W. Hewlett was considered by those who knew him to be a generous man who was loved by many people. The Woodmere resident Hewlett died on Jan. 31 from Covid-19 … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 2/25/21

Dr. George Elkowitz, right, at the 2012 Lawrence-Cedarhurst Memorial Day Parade, was the former commander of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339.

Five Towner Dr. George Elkowitz, 89, military veteran and dentist

Five Towns native Dr. George Elkowitz was a devoted family man who always took the time to be active in veteran’s affairs. The longtime Woodmere and Lawrence resident and United States Army veteran Elkowitz died on Jan. 20 in upstate Rye Brook from natural causes. He was 89. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 2/24/21

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