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Two men and a woman stole non-prescription items from the Duane Reade at 1338 Broadway in Hewlett at 8:50 p.m. on New Year’s Day, according to police. more

1/8/14

Two men and a woman robbed the Duane Reade on Broadway in Hewlett on New Year's Day.

Hewlett Duane Reade robbed

Two men and a woman stole non-prescription items from the Duane Reade at 1338 Broadway in Hewlett at 8:50 p.m. on New Year’s Day, according to police. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/2/14

In addition to reading, Ibrahim Rasheed, 8, practiced his hula hoop tricks, as he performed at Peninsula Public Library’s end of summer party.

Reading the summer away at Peninsula Public Library [Photo gallery]

Though vacationing is the activity that most people take part in during the summer, a close second is the reading program at Peninsula Public Library as 300 children signed up and 80 completed it and handed in their book logs, according to Children’s Librarian Carolynn Matulewicz at the end of summer party on Aug. 29. more

9/4/13

Going under cover for a perfect gift

Recently I sent a very dear friend a Kindle copy of Louise Erdrich’s most recent novel, “The Round House.” more

1/3/13

Hewlett resident and psychic Paula Lee is accused of bilking clients of more than $331,000.

Hewlett psychic accused of fleecing clients

Authorities in New Jersey have accused a Hewlett woman is accused of swindling five people of more than $331,000. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/22/12

Fifty shades of serious summer reading

It is said that there are only two stories: Boy Meets Girl or A Stranger Comes to Town. The runaway best-selling trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” is both of these and then some. more

6/7/12

Third-grader Daniella Sarro read a book about astronauts with her mother Joanne at Number Five School’s Literacy Night.

Reading for fun and information

Educational experts cite many reasons why reading is important for children: It promotes their imaginations, exposes them to different places and things, and expands their vocabulary. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/15/11

Super, smart, sad, sumptuous summer reads

The market is down, oil prices are up, the Arab world is imploding and I have this annoying pain in my shoulder. What to do but pick up a good book? more

6/10/11

Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. John Fitzsimons read, “And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” to Jennifer Palmero’s second grade class.

I am reading, reading I am

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, the Number Five School in Cedarhurst celebrated with an assembly and various guests stopping by throughout the day to read their favorite Dr. Seuss (author Theodor Seuss Geisel) books to students more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 3/9/11

Blue Door Books opened its doors recently on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. Co-owner Sharon Garber, left, by cash register, talked to a store employee as two women shopped.

A new business turns the pages

The recent opening of Blue Door Books, at 501A Central Ave. in Cedarhurst, may be just what the community has been missing. More than a year after the Borders Books in Cedarhurst closed, lovers of literature, both young and old, once again have a neighborhood place to pick up a good read. more

Rachel Bernstein | 7/9/10

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