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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

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

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

James Vilardi is the Nassau Herald's Person of the Year

James Vilardi is a lifelong Five Towns resident who grew up in Inwood and now lives in Hewlett. Involved with several diverse civic organizations, he is someone who has used his real estate acumen — pro bono — to help a local business remain viable. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/28/17

Herald Person of the Year offers thanks

Thank you very much for the incredible honor of being named the Merrick Herald’s Person of the Year. more

By Liz O'Shaughnessy | 1/10/11

Village of Lights To celebrate the village’s centennial, Cedarhurst’s Business Improvement District sponsored the lighting of more than 33 trees on Central and Cedarhurst avenues and Chestnut Street. It was the first time since 1984 that the village trees have been lit.

Person of the Year

The Herald is seeking "Person of the Year" nominations. more

11/18/10

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