Queens man charged in Five Towns bias and assault
A Queens man was arrested on Oct.4 for allegedly verbal threatening several people in the Five Towns and making antisemetic remarks.
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.
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.
Demolition announcement and new center planned in Lawrence
The Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence will be demolished to make way for a new facility operated by the Nassau County Police Activity League, as the county seeks to enhance community services and security after the center's lease ended due to declining operations.
Quartet of thieves steal two cars in North Woodmere
Two cars were stolen by four people from a house on Jay Court in North Woodmere on Oct. 1, according to Nassau police.
Woodmere Club developers await lot line approval delays
Developers seek approval for redrawing lot lines at Woodmere Club, facing resident concerns and a postponed decision until December 16.
North Lawrence transit-oriented development sparks strong community debate
Residents express divided opinions on the proposed transit-oriented development in North Lawrence and Inwood during a recent Town of Hempstead board meeting.
Mini therapy horses bring joy to seniors at Five Towns
Aiden and Pearl, mini therapy horses from Horse Ability, uplifted seniors at Five Towns Premier, enhancing emotional and social well-being through joyful interactions.
Four Five Towns students named National Merit Semifinalists
Four exceptional students from the Five Towns achieve semifinalist status in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship program, highlighting their academic excellence.
Hewlett holds off Clarke, 22-18
Hewlett’s All-County senior quarterback Matthew DeCicco is just too valuable to risk injury playing defense, but he was as close as you could get to stepping on the field as Saturday’s …
Roosevelt man charged in alleged Inwood attempted murder
A Roosevelt man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman outside a Mott avenue home in Inwood on Sept. 26.
Editorial
History is passed down in our fire departments
History is often perceived as something static — a collection of events consigned to textbooks, memorialized in museums, or commemorated on anniversaries. It can feel as though history lives on dusty bookshelves, far removed from our daily lives.
Columnist
Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods
A cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet.
Columnist
Local issues loom large in this election season
While the presidential race seems to suck up all the oxygen in the room, however, there are important local issues affecting our daily lives that involve the Nassau County Legislature, and I wanted to share my thoughts on two of them.
Columnist
Honoring our immigrant ancestors
Immigration has been a contentious topic for the past few years, as the migrant crisis at the southern border has continuously grabbed headlines, prompted intense debate and served as a major policy point for candidates in elections across the nation.