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Woodmere's Andrew Mermelstein, who attained the rank of Eagle Scout, recited the Boy Scout oath during his Court of Honor.

Attaining the Boy Scouts’ highest honor [Photo gallery]

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts’ highest honor, rates a celebration and Woodmere’s Andrew Mermelstein achievement was celebrated during a Court of Honor held at Young Israel of Woodmere on March 4. more

3/8/12

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Frank Zerbe’s bulkhead was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, and, 18 months later, he needs funding to rebuild it.

Post-storm struggles continue

Patty Vacchio lost her Inwood home in Hurricane Sandy. While some things have improved, she said, she doesn’t believe that people in her situation are any better off nearly 18 months after the storm. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/23/14

Jason Stukes, seventh from right, and Shoshana Weiner, ninth from left, were among volunteers from across the United States providing aid to Israeli fire departments.

Lawrence-Cedarhurst firefighters answer the call in Israel

Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department members Jason Stukes and Shoshana Weiner recently spent two weeks working for the Emergency Volunteers Project in Israel in two of the country’s fire departments. more

By Parker Schug | 11/17/23

Veterans Day was commemorated in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Nov. 11.

Saluting the military in Cedarhurst Park

At the Veterans Day ceremony in Cedarhurst, one single sentence stood out above the rest that encapsulates what the day means. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/17/23

Lawrence Woodmere Academy graduate Andrew Barth Feldman will star with Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence in the movie 'No Hard Feelings.'

Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman star in ‘No Hard Feelings'

With scenes filmed in the Five Towns last year, the movie “No Hard Feelings” stars Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence and Lawrence Woodmere Academy graduate Andrew Barth Feldman, the R-rated flick will be released on June 23. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/5/23

Herald, RichnerLive announce Top Chief Officer recipients

Who are the best leaders on Long Island? Get ready to find out as Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive present its Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers Award gala, set for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. more

11/3/23

Eloise Thomas frequently volunteers to help with food distribution at Gammy’s Pantry in the Five Towns Community Center.

Gammy's Pantry at The Five Towns Community Center is collecting food for the holidays, you can help too

Gammy’s Pantry volunteers at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence are busy collecting donation of food to continue feeding those in need as the holidays approach. more

By Parker Schug | 11/17/23

The Veterans Day program at Brandeis Hebrew Academy included the students singing patriotic songs and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of all the soldiers.

Brandeis Hebrew Academy pays tribute to military veterans and affirms solidarity with Israel

Cedarhurst resident Mark Getman, a captain in the New York State Guard, an ordained rabbi and an army communications specialist, marched into Brandeis Hebrew Academy and presented a Veterans Day program to the students of the school on Frost Lane in Lawrence on Nov. 10. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/17/23

Touro College of Dental Medicine students visited Lawrence kindergarten kids in October. In back from left were Yehudis Friedman, Andrew Polito, Daniela Benzaquen and Shani Levi. In front from left were Victoria Castillo, Caleb Peralta Castro, Angel Cifuentes and Bianca Mazariegos Constanza.

Bringing smiles to Lawrence kindergartners

Being afraid of going to the dentist is an age-old anxiety and the butt of many jokes, however 17 Touro College of Dental Medicine students educated, entertained and screened 150 Lawrence school district 4- and 5-year olds to help alleviate that concern during a three-hour program last month. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/4/23

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