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Cedarhurst pumping station construction could start in 2020
The construction of a pumping station in Cedarhurst to reduce flooding could get under way as early as next May, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Leading the way for GOP women
Woodmere resident Ann Schockett to head national political group
A Woodmere resident has been chosen to lead the largest grass-roots organization of Republican women in the U.S. Ann Schockett was elected president of the National Federation of Republican Women at its 40th Biennial Convention last month.
Jeffrey Saxon challenges Denise Ford in Nassau County Legislative District 4
Democrat Jeffrey Saxon is challenging incumbent Denise Ford, a Republican, in the Legislative District 4 race. Recently, the Herald sent questions to both candidates on the issues facing their constituents.
Siegel challenges Kopel in Nassau County's 7th Legislative District
Incumbent County Legislator Howard Kopel, a Republican from Lawrence, is running for his sixth two-year term. Challenger Debra Siegel, a lawyer, is a Democrat from Rockville Centre.
Wein challenges Solages in Nassau County's 3rd Legislative District
Inwood resident and Republican challenger Nathan Wein is facing off this season against Democratic Legislator Carrié Solages for the Nassau County 3rd Legislative District. Solages, of Valley …
The racism around us
Reshaping class discussion on race and culture
Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.”
Curbing the high-tide flooding in Inwood
Town of Hempstead officials said they are ready to move on a $2.7 million project federal and state that aims to curb high-tide flooding in a portion of Inwood by installing check vales, drains and raising the roadways.
Lawrence village opposes Woodmere Club plan
Two issues currently dwarf all others in the Village of Lawrence and both were somewhat addressed at the Oct. 10 board meeting.
Come be hypnotized at the Rock Hall Country Fair in Lawrence
Antique cars, a children’s craft area, colonial historians, craft vendors, farm animals, food, make your own scarecrow, a pumpkin patch and this year’s featured entertainment...
UJA honors nine South Shore residents at Seawane Country Club
Alan and Barbara Hartenstein, members of Temple Israel in Lawrence, Hewlett residents Jackie and Dr. Ron Kaminer, Lois and Marc Kemp and Pamela and Dr. Max Scheer, all of the Five Towns...
Positive steps for Lawrence
Though its record may not reflect it, the Lawrence girls’ soccer team has showed noticeable signs of improvement in 2019 and, with an infusion of young talent, is setting itself up for a bright future.
Appreciating the beauty of tzitzit at DRS in Woodmere
Before Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys in Woodmere dedicated a week appreciating the beauty of the mitzvah (good deed) of tzitzit.
Missy Miller honors ‘Women of Distinction’
Dr. Lisa Feit of Lawrence, Diane Mandelbaum from Cedarhurst, Cathy O’Reilly of Atlantic Beach and Inwood resident Sasha Young were among the 11 South Shore residents recognized...
Learning about fire prevention with the Woodmere Fire Department
From riding on the fire trucks to seeing how a fire is extinguished and putting on firefighter and paramedic gear...
HAFTR Highlights
Joining clubs, bonding and a sobering attack
Only one month into the school year and there much going on at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School.
A Giraffe incubator is coming to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway
No, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is not raising giraffes.
Orthodox Union expands the women’s Simchat Torah program
A trio of Five Towns synagogues are taking part in the Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative Simchat Torah Program on Oct. 22 to make the observance of Simchat Torah more meaningful for women in North America.
Friends of the IDF Long Island dinner is Oct. 30
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces expects roughly 500 guests at its annual Long Island dinner to salute honor the men and women of the IDF at Fresh Meadow Country Club...
Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association seeks Hall of Fame nominations
The Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association is asking for nominations of possible inductees to the alumni Hall of Fame that highlights the achievements of Hewlett High School and Woodmere High School graduates...