Five Towns schools kick off new academic year with celebrations
Hewlett-Woodmere, HAFTR, and Lawrence schools welcomed students back with unique events, marking the start of the new school year across the Five Towns.
Inwood resident Shamel Medley arrested for alleged thefts in Cedarhurst and Woodmere
An Inwood man and a male juvenile were arrested for allegedly stealing assorted items from vehicles in Cedarhurst and Woodmere.
Chabad's expansion plans face community opposition
The Chabad of the Beaches' proposed community center in Atlantic Beach remains in limbo as residents express concerns over traffic, parking, and the planned kosher drive-through.
Bereaved Israeli children find solace at Woodmere shabbat retreat
Israeli children who lost loved ones in war found comfort during a weekend Shabbat retreat in Woodmere, hosted by the Friends of Israel Defense Forces and local families.
MG Craft Kitchen complaint against Lawrence village intensifies legal battle
MG Craft Kitchen has filed a federal lawsuit against Lawrence village, alleging breach of contract and constitutional violations following the restaurant's forced closure.
Hewlett scouts earn Eagle rank by restoring parish stage
Hewlett High School graduates restored the stage at Trinity St. Johns Parish Hall for their Eagle Scout projects, achieving scouting's highest honor.
Atlantic Beach Rescue Squad hosts EMS Water Safety Training
For the first time in years, Atlantic Beach Rescue Squad trained EMS professionals in water safety and rescue techniques to enhance their emergency response skills.
No injuries in North Woodmere Aug. 25 fire
A house fire in North Woodmere was extinguished with no injuries reported, as multiple fire departments and authorities, including Arson Bomb Squad Detectives, responded to the scene.
What's the problem with Lawrence village's kosher restaurant?
The Village of Lawrence shut down MG Craft Kitchen at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club due to missing insurance documentation, sparking local controversy.
Five Towns therapists honored for helping injured IDF soldiers
Local therapists from Five Towns and Far Rockaway were recognized for volunteering to treat injured Israel Defense Force soldiers at ADI Negev rehabilitation center.
Five Towns volunteers honored for aiding wounded IDF soldiers in Israel
Five volunteers from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway will be honored for their work assisting injured Israel Defense Forces soldiers at ADI Negev in Israel.
Summer challenges increase demand at Cedarhurst kosher food pantry
The Gural JCC’s kosher food pantry in Cedarhurst faces rising demand and dwindling donations during the summer, prompting increased efforts to combat food insecurity.
Editorial
After-school’ activities benefit those of all ages
As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
Columnist
Vance needs to get his immigrant story straight
The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
Columnist
Congestion pricing may again haunt motorists
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
columnist
Eroding local control: the danger of Albany’s power grabs
Yet again, Democrats have used the cover of darkness to trample on local communities’ rights and voices. In the dead of night, legislators from the majority slipped through a sweeping piece of legislation called the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment, or RAPID, Act, under the guise of streamlining the approval process for major renewable-energy and electric-transmission facilities.
Columnist
A future of innovation: new initiatives and a farewell
As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …