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Mostly Cloudy Sanitary District 1 race between Gabriel Boxer, Gwynette Campbell remains undecided
More than two months after the election for Sanitary District 1 commissioner between Gabriel Boxer and Gwynette Campbell, the legal maneuvering continues.
Chabad-Atlantic Beach village land battle continues
The ongoing land battle between the Village of Atlantic Beach and the Chabad of the Beaches tilted in favor of the Long Beach congregation on Sept. 6, when U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert issued a preliminary injunction against the village’s claim of eminent domain.
Longtime Five Towner Hyman Gorenberg, 92
Where most people usually focus on one discipline and might dabble in another, Hyman Gorenberg was a tenured professor, a certified public accountant and an attorney in a life that spanned 92 years. He died on Sept. 12, 2022.
Queens native talks Israel, Middle East at Young Israel of North Woodmere
In an open discussion forum, Queens native Jason Greenblatt answered questions and spoke on a wide range of issues stemming from his involvement in creating the Abraham Accords as a White House envoy to the Middle East during the Trump Administration.
Coating your soul in ‘spiritual Teflon’
While taking a walk the other day, I met a fellow that I see in synagogue every once in a while. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked, “So, I’ll see you on the High Holy Days?” I got an answer I did not expect. “I’m thinking about skipping services this year, rabbi. I just don’t think they deliver on what they promise.”
Rabbi Message
Let’s keep the days of awe awesome
Rosh Hashanah is not a day of sadness or a day of seriousness. It is a joyful holiday! It’s the day when we elect G-d to be our ruler.
Rabbi Message
A most unique year
As a rabbi for almost three decades , I am certainly no stranger to taking part in communal prayers in synagogue on a regular basis. Since last May, however, with the passing of my dear mother of blessed memory this has taken on a whole new level of meaning for me.
Hempstead Town adopts temporary Five Towns building ban
The Town of Hempstead board voted unanimously to approve a six-month temporary moratorium to halt building in what is known as the business overlay and transit-oriented development district in Inwood and North Lawrence.
Brandeis school in Lawrence is recast as a Hebrew academy
More than 90 years after opening its doors and a decade after ending its association with the Solomon Schechter school systems, the Brandeis School, in Lawrence, has rebranded as the Brandeis Hebrew Academy.
Five Towns Community Center garden harvests food and life lessons
With the summer ending, the Five Towns Community Center garden is gearing up for the harvesting season. The garden was revitalized in 2018 after the start of Gammy’s Pantry, a food pantry in the Community Center in Lawrence that has helped those in need of food.
Head to the Lawrence High School Class of 1970 reunion
Two days before Halloween, the Lawrence High School class of 1970 could be scaring themselves with their memories at the 50th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Atrium of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club in Atlantic Beach.
Subaru stolen in Inwood
Three men allegedly pulled a man, 21, from his white 2015 Subaru as he was parking on Zavatt Sreet, near Pearl Street in Inwood, at 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 2, and took off heading east on Pearl Street, Nassau police said.
Reunion for Lawrence High Class of 1972
The Lawrence High School Class of 1972 is having its 50th year reunion on Oct. 8 at the Inwood Country Club, 50 Peppe Drive in Inwood. Out of the roughly 530 class members, 130 alums are expected to attend.
Four people allegedly rob Inwood smoke shop
Nassau police are looking for four people — three women and a young man — who allegedly robbed the Fazieah Smoke Shop on Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 31.
Editorial
Closing one chapter, but preparing for the next
"The pandemic is over.” With those words last weekend, President Biden declared . . .
Op-Ed
A history of King Charles not worth repeating
Oddly enough, however, my family has a connection to the throne — that is, if longstanding legend is to be believed.
Randi Kreiss
Work for Donald Trump, wind up in handcuffs
Is that the scent of autumn apples in the air? No, I believe that’s the smell of subpoenas, dozens of subpoenas served in recent weeks to Trump employees, former employees . . .
Jerry Kremer
The dilemma of choosing a college
This is a busy time of year for families. Getting the children back to school and focused on homework is a big challenge for any parent. And there’s another group of parents . . .