Hewlett-Woodmere, HAFTR, and Lawrence schools welcomed students back with unique events, marking the start of the new school year across the Five Towns.
Lawrence High School held a freshman orientation for parents, emphasizing academic goals, attendance policies, and college preparation to ensure student success.
Ariel Weinstock, son of Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, died at 42 after a year-long battle following a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in June 2023.
MG Craft Kitchen has filed a federal lawsuit against Lawrence village, alleging breach of contract and constitutional violations following the restaurant's forced closure.
The Chabad of the Beaches' proposed community center in Atlantic Beach remains in limbo as residents express concerns over traffic, parking, and the planned kosher drive-through.
An Inwood man and a male juvenile were arrested for allegedly stealing assorted items from vehicles in Cedarhurst and Woodmere.
Israeli children who lost loved ones in war found comfort during a weekend Shabbat retreat in Woodmere, hosted by the Friends of Israel Defense Forces and local families.
Editorial
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Columnist
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