Friday, January 24, 2025
A Nassau County Police Department crossing guard was allegedly yelled at and hit by pieces of ice at the intersection of Broadway and Stevenson Avenue in Hewlett on Jan. 23.
Alvin Tirado pleadeds guilty to aggravated harassment after making antisemitic remarks and threatening members near a Cedarhurst synagogue, receiving 60 days in jail and probation.
Pianists Norman Horowitz and Melvin Stecher, founders of Cedarhurst's prestigious arts school, preserve their musical legacy through a new YouTube channel featuring historic performances.
Hewlett High School's fourth robotics team, Nexus, showcases community involvement through fundraising initiatives and robot demonstrations while preparing for regional competitions.
Local law enforcement and school officials warn Hewlett-Woodmere parents about sophisticated phone scams using AI technology to simulate kidnappings and extort ransom payments.
Lawrence High School's Virtual Enterprise team, Tornado Watch, secured $137,000 in sales and a silver newsletter award at the NY State Northeast Region Business Competition with their cyber security venture.
Lawrence and Five Towns officials share diverse perspectives on potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, discussing implications for hostage releases and regional security.
The Chabad of Hewlett is constructing a modern Jewish community center featuring educational programs, youth facilities, and prayer services, set to open by year's end.
Gabriel Boxer, social media influencer known as the 'Kosher Guru', received recognition at Israel's Knesset for his advocacy and support following the October 7 attacks.
Breakfast Connect, a free weekly networking group in Hewlett, brings together 30 local business leaders every Wednesday morning to forge professional relationships and friendships.
The Hewlett-Woodmere School District has announced the deadline for all non-public school transportation requests for the 2025-2026 school year. These requests must be returned in person or …
Emily Smukler, a Hewlett High School senior, advances as a Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalist with groundbreaking research on DNA nanostructures and molecular recognition.
Village of Lawrence presents proclamation to Ambassador Mike Huckabee at Israel Heritage event, while Mayor Nahmias announces $600,000 revenue increase at annual post-holiday celebration.
Editorial
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.
Columnist
When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.
Columnist
As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.
Columnist
I’ve known for some time that young people aren’t choosing to read books when the competition is TV or social media.