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The i-Shine team, from left, Andy Lauber, Annette Kaufman and Stacey Zrihen. The program provides activities and homework assistance for children in kindergarten through eighth grade who have sibling or parent with a terminal illness.

Brightening the lives of families dealing with cancer

The girls take part in a program known as i-Shine, which, for the past six years at HAFTR’s Lower School, has served as a haven for children in kindergarten through eighth grade who have a sibling or parent with a terminal illness. more

By Ann Friedman | 12/26/13

Lawrence School District added 14 buses to alleviate commuting problems for the private-school students it is responsible for transporting. From left Sara Weiss, the district’s private-school transportation liaison, and Michael and Nick Fabrizio from Independent Coach.

Driving toward transportation solutions

Improving communication and seeking ways to rectify transportation problems that have vexed the Lawrence School District and the private schools it serves since the school year began were the primary focus of a meeting between district officials, yeshiva leaders and parents in Superintendent Gary Schall’s office on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/18/13

Five Towns residents are invited to a public meeting of the Community Reconstruction program committee concerning projects and strategies.

Five Towns Community Reconstruction program committee to host public meeting

On Thursday, the Five Towns Community Reconstruction program committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway at 44 Frost Lane in Lawrence. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/11/13

The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway is one of three local yeshivas collaborating to hire a director of security.

Safeguarding students and staff

To improve overall security procedures while making the best use of their financial resources, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway and Yeshiva of South Shore will partner to hire a director of security. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/7/13

Nassau County police officials said that being vigilant and informing the authorities about suspicious behavior are ways to combat violent incidents.

Staying safe in a dangerous world

Less than a day after the Boston Marathon bombings, Mesitva Ateres Yaakov High School was evacuated on April 16 due to a reported bomb threat against the Lawrence school. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/24/13

Disaster-assistance workers prepare for another day of helping Hurricane Sandy victims at the recovery center now operating at Young Israel of Woodmere.

Where’s our money?

More than six weeks after Hurricane Sandy, residents of the Five Towns and other communities ask two questions more often than any others, according to Erroll Johnson, the director of the newly opened Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster-recovery center at Young Israel in Woodmere: “‘When can I get some money?’” Johnson said, “and ‘When can I get some more money?’” more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

Zev Wolff of Woodmere was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer, and with help from the community, an additional treatment was found.

Five Towners feel ‘A great sense of accomplishment’

Thanks to the donations of Five Towns residents, an additional treatment to combat neuroblastoma — a rare childhood cancer that affects nerve cells — has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 10/13/11

The Ross home at 1031 Dartmouth Lane in Woodmere that was severely damaged by a fire on April 5.

House fire in Woodmere

Though a house fire in Woodmere destroyed the physical remembrances of the family's memories they said they will create new ones. more

JEFF BESSEN | 4/6/11

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