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Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Want to ensure democracy? Invest in education.

Summers are for beaches, barbecues and outdoor concerts. But for Faye, every day of her summers during her college years was spent inside a hot factory . . . more

9/1/22

Representatives of the proposed Sephardic Congregation of Hewlett sat in front of the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals on Aug. 17 to paint a picture of the development plans for 56 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett.

With overdevelopment a hot topic, new temple proposed

A proposal to build a Sephardic synagogue across the street from Hewlett High School ignited roughly one hour of public comment with mixed reactions to the proposed shul at a Aug. 17 Town of … more

8/25/22

Woodmere resident Kristina O’Rourke qualified for next year’s World Irish Dance Championship.

Kristina O’Rourke kicks up her heels

It was the second year in a row that Kristina O’Rourke, a soon-to-be eighth grader at Woodmere Middle School, was entered into the USA Irish’s Dance Alliance’s U.S. Open … more

GARY SIMEONE | 8/25/22

Hewlett Resident Jay Saltzman started Hewlett United For Israel — a nonpartisan grass roots organization that discusses the politics surrounding anti-Jewish and anti-Israel acts.

Hewlett United for Israel: get out and vote

In response to an increase in anti-Jewish activity over at least the past five years, Hewlett resident Jay Saltzman launched Hewlett United For Israel — a nonpartisan grass roots organization … more

By Lisa Margaria | 8/25/22

Roughly 500 residents of the Five Towns and surrounding communities gathered at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club to express their opposition to several proposed major developments and to stump for improvement of the Nassau Expressway.

Five Towns registers its anger on overdevelopment

Angered by what they consider to be too much proposed development in the Five Towns, roughly 500 area residents voiced their opposition to the projects and emphasized the need to improve Route 878, also known as the Nassau Expressway, at a meeting at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club on Aug. 16. more

By Lisa Margaria | 8/25/22

The first 'Soirēe Under the Stars' in 2017 helped raise money for Mount Sinai South Nassau. After a coronavirus-created break, the cocktail event returns to The Seawane Club on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Mount Sinai South Nassau brings back 'Soirée Under the Stars'

Supporters of Mount Sinai South Nassau are set to gather once again at The Seawane Club on Saturday, Sept. 17, to help raise funds for hospital projects that are expected to expand services along the South Shore. more

STAFF REPORT | 8/19/22

Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes

Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now. more

8/18/22

Students have shown improvement in many areas with the FastForWord and Reading Assistant Plus programs.

Lawrence extended school year summer programs keep students on track

The Lawrence School District is finding new ways to keep students engaged in its Extended School Year and summer reading programs, using the digital FastForWord and Reading Assistant Plus platforms. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/18/22

On Tuesday, the Town of Hempstead announced a Sept. 20 public hearing at which Five Towners can voice their concerns about traffic, parking, overcrowding and environmental challenges that accompany development. From left were Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Lawrence Mayor Alex Edelman, village Trustee Paris Popack and Councilwoman Missy Miller.

Hempstead town to address Five Towns development concerns

On Tuesday, Town of Hempstead officials held a news conference outside Lawrence Village Hall, and announced a public hearing — on Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. — to address concerns about building development zones in Inwood and North Lawrence. more

By Lisa Margaria | 8/17/22

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