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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman flanked by other elected and appointed officials discussed the alleged bias crime that occurred in Hewlett on Feb. 4.

Hewlett hate crime stirs migrant crisis conversation

An alleged Hewlett hate crime has raised concerns regarding the migrant crisis for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. more

By Parker Schug | 2/6/24

Longtime Woodmere resident Phillip Ritzenberg was a lifelong journalist and consummate newspaperman.

Consummate newspaperman, Woodmere resident Phillip Ritzenberg, 90

At 90 Phillip Ritzenberg still had a full head of jet black hair and was swinging a sledgehammer to split firewood outside his Woodmere home. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/9/22

Take part in the Great Challah Bake

More than 1,000 Nassau County women from kids to seniors are expected to participate in the third annual Great Challah Bake on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:45 p.m. at the Sands Atlantic Beach at 1395 Beech St. in Atlantic Beach. more

11/2/16

On Rosh Hashana, it’s all about the three questions

More than any other Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashana has a host of symbols and images bound up with its very identity. But of all these iconic images, Jewish tradition has identified one in particular as central to the day’s very essence. more

By Rabbi Ari Perl | 9/28/16

Bust out those traveling pants and go!

If we wait for peace to break out, we won’t ever leave home. As we stand on the threshold of a new year . . . more

12/24/14

More than 1,000 women took part in the Chalah Bake as part of the Shabbos Project at the Sands Atlantic Beach on Oct. 23.

Dough rising over the sands of Atlantic Beach [Photo gallery]

More than 1,000 Jewish women — Orthodox to unaffiliated — from the Five Towns and other communities gathered to bake challah bread at the Sands Atlantic Beach on Oct. 23. more

10/30/14

The Great Challah Bake will take place on Oct. 23 at the Sands Atlantic Beach. Nearly 700 women will bake bread together like the braided dough pictured here, made by Ellie Schlam of Lawrence.

Rising to the challenge of the Shabbos Project

On Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., about 700 Jewish women from the Five Towns, from Orthodox to unaffiliated, will bake challah bread at the Sands Atlantic Beach. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/15/14

Arts Below Sunrise, a street fair on Broadway between Hewlett and Woodmere, will take place on Oct. 5. Mara Riegel was amazed with her new look at last year’s festival.

Arts Below Sunrise continues to grow

Now in its third year, the Arts Below Sunrise street fair continues to grow as a third stage will be added at Irving Place that will include dance and martial arts demonstrations in response to a request from merchants on Broadway in Woodmere. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/24/14

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

Mandela mourned across L.I.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

A potpourri of romantic getaways and delights for Valentine’s Day

There’s always a smattering of ways to cherish our loved ones and celebrate the hopeless romantics on Valentine’s Day. This year is no exception. There’s the chance to hit the packed powder and enjoy après ski, enjoy romance in the Eternal City, Rome or go on a timeless safari to South Africa. more

By Marcia Abramson | 2/12/13

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