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The Five Towns Senior Center’s bus has the financial and maintenance backing of Phil’s Body Works. From left, Richard Valenti, Georgiana Wolfson, Vera and Dominick Valenti and Dominique Marghella.

Hewlett business keeps senior bus running

In need of a way to take members to activities, Five Towns Senior Center Executive Director Georgiana Wolfson sought to obtain a federal grant for a bus 10 years ago. more

EMILY HAGREN | 10/6/11

The Go-Gator mini roller coaster put smiles on most of the children who enjoyed the ride.

Fun at the Five Towns Community Chest fair [Photo gallery]

Rain threatened the 27th annual Five Towns Community Chest fair and due to the inclement weather the fair began two hours later on Saturday at 1 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. more

9/29/11

Ethel Bauer Katz, a Holocaust survivor and author of “Our Tomorrows Never Came,” spoke to students at Nassau Community College on Sept. 21.

Recounting her Holocaust horror story

When Ethel Bauer Katz, a Holocaust survivor and author of “Our Tomorrows Never Came,” told audience members at Nassau Community College that she was the only one to survive out of her family of seven, the room fell silent. more

AN N E. FRIEDMAN | 9/29/11

This past summer, Herald Community Newspapers interns Shannon Pandaliano, front left, and Fran Berkman, front right, both Hofstra University students, prepared to take a tour of the Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access Project with, from left, Herald Vice President of Operations Michael Bologna, Photo Editor Christina Daly and Executive Editor John O’Connell.

Herald interns get firsthand look at LIRR’s East Side Access Project

As part of their internships at Herald Community Newspapers this past summer, two Hofstra University students and one Duke University student donned hardhats and rubber boots and headed underground –– 120 feet underground. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 9/27/11

The Go-Gator mini roller coaster was one of several rides at the fair.

Fun and food at Community Chest fair [Photo gallery]

The Go-Gator ride excited several children and attendees at the Five Towns Community Fair had multiple choices of food as they strolled around Andrew J. Parise Cedahurst Park on Saturday. more

JEFF BESSEN | 9/25/11

The Golbin family, Julia, Ariella and Naomi enjoyed the spinning Sizzler ride at the fair on Saturday.

Five Towns Community Chest Fair [Photo gallery]

The 27th annual Five Towns Community Chest Fair began two hours later than scheduled – at 1 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. – due to the expected rain, but the rides started up, the food was served, the games were played and the booths were manned by representatives from several organizations, including Peninsula Counseling Center, the Five Towns Senior Center, Rock Hall Museum, the Five Towns Early Learning Center, Peninsula Hospital Center and the Town of Hempstead. more

JEFF BESSEN | 9/24/11

Miles Schamroth is transformed into a zombie for the day by Fantasia Faces face painter Miriam Wahrsager.

Hawaii comes to Hewlett Harbor for SIBSPlace [Photo gallery]

Cool, dry weather combined with the Hawaiian theme of the SIBSPlace annual barbecue to create a day full of fun and food for nearly 160 children and parents at the Hewlett Harbor home of Michael Schamroth, a SIBSPlace founding donor. more

9/22/11

At last year’s Five Towns Community Chest, Melina Hudson had a blast riding the huge slide. This year’s fair will have more activities for younger children.

Five Towns Community Fair

The Five Towns Community Chest Fair will delay its opening on Saturday until 1:p.m. due to the weather, officials said. In addition, the movie, "Mary Poppins" that was to be shown on Saturday night is postponed until Saturday, Oct. 15. The viewing time has yet to be determined. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 9/22/11

Doo wop's best perform at Hofstra this weekend

From classic sounds of rock 'n roll to tunes from the 19th century, there's a variety of concerts on the slate this weekend. Also, the Town of Hempstead's annual beachside festival offers something for everyone, including local bands. more

9/21/11

Helen Hunter, a pre-kindergarten teacher, retired from the Five Towns Community Center.

Helen Hunter retires after 43 years

After more than four decades of teaching at the Five Towns Community Center, Inwood resident Helen Hunter has decided to retire, leaving behind a legacy that very few can match. more

JUSTIN SACHS | 9/8/11

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