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Nassau Police Department officer Yolanda Turner discussed responsible use of social media with Lawrence Elementary School students.

How to use social media responsibly and safely? Ask Lawrence Elementary students

Learning how to responsibly use social media and safely navigate the digital world was the focus of an assembly last month when Nassau Police Department officer Yolanda Turner visited Lawrence Elementary School and spoke to students. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/5/24

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel is sworn in as presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature by immediate past presiding officer Richard Nicolello. On the left is Kopel's wife, Esther.

Howard Kopel sworn in as Nassau County Legislature's presiding officer

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel who has served as the Nassau County Legislature's deputy presiding officer since 2018 was sworn in as the presiding officer in the Legislative building on Jan. 5. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/5/24

A video has circulated on social media platforms that purports to show Atlantic Beach resident Michael DeCandia arguing with two women over posting Israel hostage flyers across the village.

Atlantic Beach man faces accusations of antisemitism

A video circulating on multiple digital platforms over the past few days appears to show Atlantic Beach resident Michael DeCandia confronting two women posting flyers in the village reminding of those being held captive by Hamas in the Middle East. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/2/24

Staten Island resident Andrew Herrera is alleged to be one of the two people who stole a nearly $8,000 check.

Arrest made in alleged Atlantic Beach to Staten Island $8,000 check theft

Nassau County police arrested Andrew Herrera, from Staten Island, on Feb. 7, in connection with the alleged theft of a nearly $8,000 check from the Atlantic Beach Post Office after a man mailed the check on March 15 of 2023. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/31/23

Barbara Harrison joined the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in 1992, working at its second location, at Temple Beth El, in Cedarhurst, when the JCC acquired the temple’s early childhood center, and has helped it grow.

'She was a fierce advocate for children who needed services'

It has always been about the kids for Barbara Harrison, the longtime co-director of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC. But when the Five Towns began seeing an expansion in its Jewish population — specifically Orthodox Jews — in the early 2000s, the JCC, in Cedarhurst, offered only one class for Orthodox children per age level, so many Orthodox families instead enrolled their children in yeshivas with early childhood programs. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/28/23

Kirk Smith has more than 100 career victories and is looking to add to his All-County resume this winter.

Hewlett dominant in early going

Hewlett wrestling is off to a rollicking start this season, winning all eight of its dual meets and taking first place in the Battle at the Harbor tournament in Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 16. In that … more

By David Weingrad | 12/28/23

Brooke Anya, right, and Ally Knights are fired up for the Pride to carry over the momentum from last season’s finish.

Hofstra fueled for CAA success

Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season's late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed. The Pride struggled to a 4-14 … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/23/23

Lawrence High School art teacher Janet Ganes focuses on experiential learning when it comes to the Holocaust and Jewish hate, to try to prevent the normalization of antisemitism.

Local schools tackle rising antisemitism: principals, teachers, and students unite against hate

While public schools in the Five Towns, and local yeshivas, are taking measures to combat antisemitism in their academic environments, Richard Altabe, the lower school principal at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, says that more should have been done sooner. more

By Parker Schug | 12/22/23

At its Dec. 13 work meeting, the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education discussed information presented by Covert Investigations and Security on bringing armed security to the school district.

Hewlett-Woodmere board considers external armed security amid rising school shootings

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education is discussing the option of arming security officers guarding school property. more

By Parker Schug | 12/22/23

Tova Plaut, left, Shana Dworken and Karen Feldman spoke at a news conference last month on the steps of the New York City School Chancellor, David Banks’ office, demanding a meeting and for more to be done in preventing Jewish hate in city schools.

Cedarhurst resident and Lawrence board member Tova Plaut leads anti-hate effort

Tova Plaut, a Cedarhurst resident and member of the Lawrence school district Board of Education is a founding member of New York City Public Schools Alliance, an advocacy group, centered on eradicating hate in schools. more

By Parker Schug | 12/22/23

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