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Needed: smart development, not overdevelopment

“Our quality of life is under attack,” is a constant refrain from longtime residents of a community whenever change starts — especially when it involves building homes on previously vacant land, or constructing much larger buildings than what exists in a neighborhood already. more

Herald Editorial Staff | 3/7/24

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel is sworn in as presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature by immediate past presiding officer Richard Nicolello. On the left is Kopel's wife, Esther.

Howard Kopel sworn in as Nassau County Legislature's presiding officer

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel who has served as the Nassau County Legislature's deputy presiding officer since 2018 was sworn in as the presiding officer in the Legislative building on Jan. 5. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/5/24

Nassau County Bridge Authority Chairman Samuel Nahmias and County Executive Bruce Blakeman cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of EZ-Pass at the Atlantic Beach Bridge toll plaza on Dec. 20. County Leg. Howard Kopel is on Blakeman’s left.

Check out the EZ-Pass toll system now at the Atlantic Beach Bridge

EZ-Pass, the cashless toll system, in operation at the Atlantic Beach Bridge toll plaza since mid-December was officially celebrated with a ribbon cutting that included County Executive Bruce Blakeman, an Atlantic Beach resident. more

By Parker Schug | 12/20/23

Guy Tsadik went door to door on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst and Lawrence asking businesses to affix photos of hostages, held by Hamas, in their storefronts. From left, son Eitan, wife Tami, Tsadik, and Judaica Plus manager TJ Polansky.

See what Lawrence resident Guy Tsadik is doing to increase hostage awareness

Businesses in the Five Towns are spreading awareness of the hostages being held in Gaza with the help of Guy Tsadik, a Lawrence resident. more

By Parker Schug | 10/24/23

More than 3,000 people attended the rally in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park last Sunday to show their support for Israel.

Five Towners show their support for Israel in Cedarhurst Park

For the second time in two-plus years, Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park, in the heart of Cedarhurst village , hosted a rally that called for the support of Jews everywhere and Israel eight days after … more

By Susanna Ciurleo | 10/19/23

Tanvir Ahmad says to pay attention to each candidate, not party

Tanvir Ahmad sought a better life from India three decades ago, finding his way to Hewlett. Now, after 25 years of public service in New York City, Ahmed is throwing his hat in the political ring, running as the Democratic candidate for Nassau County legislator, in a seat held by Howard Kopel since 2010. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 10/10/23

Growing dreams, nurturing community: Get to know Long Island’s favorite landscape designer

Inspired by his family’s legacy and a single truck, David Turcios embarked on his own entrepreneurial venture in The Five Towns, opening Vs Roses Landscape & Design in 2012. The family … more

6/26/23

The American Bombshells singing group will once again be part of the Cedarhurst village Tuesday night concert lineup.

They are back: Cedarhurst Tuesday concerts return for 26th season

Beginning on July 11 and ending on Aug. 29, the 26th annual Village of Cedarhurst Tuesday Nite Concerts Under the Gazebo will take place in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park at the intersection of Cedarhurst and Summit avenues. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/9/23

Time to give the Five Towns some respect

The Five Towns has always stood out as an affluent and well-respected region in southwestern Nassau County. But its political status has been overlooked. more

4/20/23

When doing good should be good enough

Impassioned pleas, stories from lifelong residents, and even questions on what could be done to help. All of this was heard last week at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence in the effort to save this 116-year-old community resource. more

2/2/23

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