An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause.
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STAFF REPORT
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3/25/24
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Jewish communities came together to show solidarity with Israel earlier this month. Members of Chabad of Hewlett, Hewlett United for Israel and Toys for Simcha joined forces to head overseas and help relieve hardships in Israeli communities.
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By Parker Schug
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3/22/24
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The Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway Middle School in Lawrence marked Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month on the Jewish calendar. Students from all grade levels honored the hostages held in Gaza by Hamas by participating in the “Forests 4 Hope” initiative.
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By Parker Schug
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3/22/24
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Giving toys to Five Towns children in need is a year round project, according to Christopher McGrath, former president of Peninsula Kiwanis Club.
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By Parker Schug
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3/22/24
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Sasha Young, the founder of Gammy’s Pantry and the director of summer camps and after-school programs at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, stepped down from her roles there and said goodbye last Friday.
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By Parker Schug
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3/15/24
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Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, Woodmere native Modi Rosenfeld, a stand-up comic, has used his long-time craft to provide relief to audiences.
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By Parker Schug
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3/8/24
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Hadassah Geisinsky, assistant director of the Chabad of the Five Towns Hebrew School, in Cedarhurst, believes there are no coincidences — not even the unlikely reunion of two Israel Defense Forces soldiers who served together 20 years ago, at a Hebrew school event.
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By Parker Schug
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3/1/24
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Lawrence village Trustee Paris Popack announced that she is running for mayor as current municipal leader, Alex Edelman, cannot seek office again due to term limits.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/1/24
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Since she was around 8-years-old, Dr. Laurie Zelinger kept a diary writing short stories and poems, and in the fourth grade she wrote a play her class performed.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/1/24
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The Inwood Civic Association acknowledges those who go above and beyond for its community each year. This year, two respected elected officials will accept this award on March 10 at the Inwood Country Club.
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By Melissa Billie Clark
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3/1/24
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