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Hewlett Elementary School’s “HES NYC” event transformed the building into a mini-New York City, offering students and families interactive, educational experiences inspired by iconic landmarks.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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4/3/26
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Lawrence High School named Poonam Bansi valedictorian, Ava Abramov salutatorian and Meredith Maldonado honor speaker, recognizing their academic excellence, leadership and service.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/27/26
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Hewlett High School students joined peers at Hofstra University for ERASE Racism’s Leaders of Tomorrow Conference, exploring issues of race, equity and leadership on Long Island.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/27/26
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Three Lawrence High School seniors qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference after placing second at the New York State competition with a tourism marketing project.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/27/26
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Safety concerns raised by Nassau police may force changes to the Arts Below Sunrise Festival in Hewlett-Woodmere, putting the longtime community event’s traditional Broadway location in jeopardy.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/27/26
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State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick distributed naloxone kits to Hewlett-Woodmere and other Nassau libraries to improve overdose response and public safety across District 9.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/27/26
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From flooded streets in Long Beach to pollution in the Great South Bay, rising water is reshaping life along Long Island’s coasts. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, aging infrastructure, development patterns and climate change are converging—turning routine storms into disruptive events and forcing communities to rethink how they live with water.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin, Roksana Amid and Abbey Salvemini
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3/23/26
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The Nassau Herald celebrates its 100th anniversary, reflecting on a century of covering the Five Towns and its evolution into a modern, multi-platform news organization.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/20/26
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As grocery prices climb and SNAP changes take effect, Five Towns families face growing food insecurity while local nonprofits expand efforts to meet rising demand.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/20/26
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Morton’s Official Camp Outfitter marks 95 years in Cedarhurst, highlighting three generations of the Silverman family and its lasting role serving Five Towns families preparing for summer camp.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/20/26
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