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Cut score increases drop test scores

Test scores fell across Long Island and throughout New York after the State Education Department raised the bar at all grade levels in an effort to better prepare students for higher education. more

ANDREW HACKMACK, JUDY RATTNER and JEFF BESSEN | 8/5/10

Audrey Goldfeder, of Hicksville, and her dance partner, Paul Schwartz, of Hewlett Harbor, took a spin around the picnic area, while they waited for the rain to let up — which it did.

Clouds part for Emil Stucchio and the Classics

Emil Stucchio and The Classics entertained the audience on the beach at Hewlett Point as part of the Town of Hempstead’s musical Summer Series on July 13. Stucchio has lived in East Rockaway since 1964. Even a 10-minute downpour shortly into the performance couldn’t damped the crowd’s enthusiasm, and soon the clouds parted as the group sang standards from the 50s and 60s. more

Mary Malloy | 7/28/10

President of the temple Dan Gerstman, left, and Rabbi Warmflash, right, welcome their new canter, David B. Sislen.

A cantor with a theatrical flair

This summer the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre welcomed a new cantor, David B. Sislen, who has settled into the new congregation and community with ease. Originally from Washington D.C., Sislen worked for more than 15 years as a theatrical lighting designer in multiple theaters along the east coast. more

Rachel Bernstein | 7/28/10

The Oceanside Fire Department's water rescue team finishes up a drill.

Oceanside Fire Department participates in mock water rescue

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port … more

7/21/10

An aerial view of the teams’ efforts. The East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments.

East Rockaway Fire Department hosts rescue drill

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments. more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Longtime congregants of the Hewlett-east Rockaway Jewish Centre gathered for a photo during the temple’s 60th anniversary celebration. Pictured from left are Allen and Janice Cederbaum, Harriet Lieberman, Sylvia Kaufman, Phyllis Gilbert Nadler and Roslyn and Herbert Fisher.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre is 60

It was a joyous occasion on June 5 as the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre celebrated its 60 Anniversary with a memorable Shabbat service that commemorated its rich history and its commitment to Synagogue, the environment, and the community at large. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 6/30/10

Senior Makisa Francis helped Hewlett capture the Division 3A title and place second out of 18 teams in Nassau Class AA.

Banner spring for Lady Bulldogs

Most of the competition couldn’t keep pace with Hewlett’s girls’ track and field team this spring. more

Tony Bellissimo | 6/16/10

Avi Gamliel shot a season-low 39 at Lido Golf Course on May 3.

Hewlett golfers win conference

In his first year as Hewlett golf coach, Dave Yaker had nearly 20 kids at tryouts and saw a select group of six lead the Bulldogs to the Conference I title and a spot in the Nassau County tournament. more

Tony Bellissimo | 6/3/10

Hewlett sophomore Mark Rizzo, right, picked up All-County honors this spring. Though a long-pole defender, he contributed nine goals.

Bulldogs nipped in playoff opener

Jake Robison scored the last of four unanswered goals for eighth-seeded Carey in its 5-4 come-from-behind victory over No. 9 Hewlett in a Nassau Class B boys’ lacrosse playoff game on May 19. more

Tony Bellissimo | 5/27/10

Hewlett freshman Val DeNapoli enjoyed a big debut season on the varsity with 21 goals for the Lady Bulldogs, who finished with a record of 9-6.

Big finish for Lady Bulldogs

In just its second year fielding a varsity girls’ lacrosse team and without a senior on the roster, Hewlett compiled an impressive 9-6 record and enjoyed a five-game winning streak down the stretch. more

Tony Bellissimo | 5/19/10