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In April 2023, the Lawrence Teachers Association gathered in the Cedarhurst Long Island Rail Road station parking lot and marched along Central Avenue in support of a new contract.

Lawrence teachers near contract resolution after 13-year standoff

A tentative agreement may finally end the Lawrence school district's 13-year contract dispute, offering relief to teachers who have not received raises since 2011. more

By Melissa Berman | 10/4/24

Sophomore Corey Shakur, right, is doing damage at the net for the Golden Tornadoes, who won six of their first eight matches.

Lawrence among Nassau's elite

The seeds for success for this year’s Lawrence boys’ volleyball team were planted last fall. The Golden Tornadoes won 10 matches a season ago with a roster comprised of talented … more

By Dylan Butler | 10/4/24

At a meeting on Sept. 20, 2022, 100 Five Towns residents spoke in favor of a six-month moratorium on the transit-oriented development districts in Lawrence and Inwood. Now the district is sparking new controversy over the town’s delay in processing applications for the area.

Developers sue Town of Hempstead over transit-oriented project delays

Heatherwood Communities sues the Town of Hempstead for failing to appoint a design review board, hindering its transit-oriented development plans five years post-zoning change. more

By Parker Schug | 10/4/24

Stacey Feldman, executive director at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, left, Carol Roth, operations manager at the JCC, Sharon Fogel, board member and Rivkah Halpern, program director and social worker at the S.H.O.P, hosted the annual High Holiday distribution on Sept. 30.

JCC distributes holiday food to families facing insecurity

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC provides essential holiday meals to over 400 families in need ahead of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. more

By Melissa Berman | 10/4/24

Hewlett Bay Park resident, Fran Friedman, dies at 95 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Fran Friedman, advocate for music and women's rights, dies at 95

Fran Friedman, a beloved Hewlett Bay Park resident and advocate, passed away at 95, leaving a legacy of music, art, and women's rights. more

By Melissa Berman | 10/4/24

Even in a deep blue state, your vote matters

As the Nov. 5 election approaches, we urge every eligible Long Islander to exercise his or her fundamental right, and fulfill a crucial civic duty, by voting. more

10/4/24

America’s support of Israel is vital — now more than ever

Last Oct. 7, Israel was plunged into a crisis that has demanded both our attention and our action. As a rabbi and a proud Zionist, I’ve traveled to Israel twice since that tragic day — once to volunteer, and once to witness the devastation firsthand. more

By Michael Cohen | 10/4/24

The best of times, the worst of times for women

The New York Times ran a story last week, “The Power (and Relief) of a Smaller Bosom,” reporting that the number of women seeking breast-reduction surgery has increased, especially among those under 30. Why are more and more young girls choosing surgery? more

By Randi Kreiss | 10/4/24

Brooklyn man arrested for Inwood elder scam and grand larceny

Darren Saunders was arrested for allegedly scamming a 73-year-old woman in Inwood, claiming to work for her bank’s fraud department. more

By Parker Schug | 10/3/24

Wilber Quinteros Sigaran, 21, of Inwood was arrested for alleged assault and burglary on Oct. 2, by Nassau police.

Inwood man arrested for alleged assault and burglary on Oct. 2

Wilber Quinteros Sigaran, 21, was apprehended for alleged assault and burglary after fleeing a crime scene in Inwood. more

By Parker Schug | 10/2/24

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