The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) is divided into three distinct levels – lower, middle and high school – and located in two separate communities – Lawrence and Cedarhurst – but is unified by an ongoing renovation project.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/16/12
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Cedarhurst resident Leo Zisman, 82, came to the U.S. from Poland in 1946, at age 15, having made a promise to a stranger during the Holocaust to tell the world what happened to the 6 million Jews who were slaughtered.
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By Ann E. Friedman
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8/16/12
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On the second and third Friday of every month, Inwood resident Greg Nunn can be found at his St. George Place home, preparing about 100 meals for local senior citizens.
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By Ann E. Friedman
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8/16/12
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Four people, including two in the Five Towns, were arrested for selling alcohol and/or cigarettes to a minor on Aug. 15., police said.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/16/12
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A man dressed in black clothing and wearing gloves and a mask threw a brick through the front glass door of the AT&T store at 316 Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst at 3:15 a.m. on Aug. 15, police said.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/15/12
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Two men allegedly threw a chunk of concrete through the front glass door of the Radio Shack at 525 Central Ave. in Cedarhurst at 4:47 a.m. on Aug. 12, according to police.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/13/12
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An unknown man tried to rob two young woman walking on Greenfield Road in the area of Eastwood Road in Woodmere at 3:40 a.m. on Aug. 10 at gun point, according to police.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/10/12
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One of several heavy rain storms that are predicted for the area struck the Five Towns hard on Aug. 10 as streets were flooded and residents dodged the drops.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/10/12
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Introduced to the piano as youngsters by their father Eliot Weiss, Hewlett residents Julie and Benjamin Weiss, have become accomplished musicians who have performed for local and international audiences.
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By Nicole Kreizel
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8/9/12
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Herald Holiday Houses
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Houses from all around our coverages areas decorated for the holidays. Is your house in the video? Check it out.
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Christina Daly
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12/22/11
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