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South Nassau Communities Hospital volunteers were recognized on April 11. In front from left were Joan Friedman, Abigail Diamant, Lynda Stevenson, Maida Cammarato, Susan Keller, Eleanor Murphy and Wendy Giordonello. From left in back were Anne Fernandez, director of volunteer services, Christian Coletta, Richard J. Murphy, president and CEO, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, Former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Eric Matsil.

Honoring the South Nassau Communities Hospital volunteers

South Nassau Communities Hospital volunteers were recognized at the Oceanside hospital’s annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on April 11. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/25/19

Five Towns Kiwanis members donated $1,860 to send children from active military families to camp this summer. From left were Tom Cohen, Dr Fred Seltzer, Chris Lindlsey, Kiwanis Governor Hank Baker, Nancy Baxter, Secretary Sean Lally and Five Towns President David Vines.

Five Towns Kiwanis sends children to summer camp

The Five Towns Kiwanis Club presented a check for $1,860 to the highest-ranking Kiwanian in New York state. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/25/19

Girls With Goals Who Give aims to get women entrepreneurs networking and help local charities. From left were Hewlett High School alumna Stephanie Paradiso and co-founders Lisa Friesel and Lawrence High School graduate Amanda Hall.

South Shore natives aim to bond businesswomen

Three women who attended high school on the South Shore of Long Island, including a pair from the Five Towns, are aiming to make a difference for businesswomen with their new organization. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/25/19

Hewlett High School graduates and Drs. Don Powell, Ricky Friedman and Dana Rausch will be inducted into the Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association Hall of Fame on May 5.

Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association to induct three on May 5

A trio of Hewlett High School graduates will be honored for their accomplishments and inducted into the Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association Hall of Fame at a ceremony and accompanying brunch at the high school on May 5. more

By Julia Grossman | 4/25/19

Holocaust Remembrance Day will be commemorated in the Five Towns on May 1.

Remembering Shoah’s victims and survivors

The Holocaust is part of Syd Mandelbaum’s DNA. He was conceived in the Landsberg displaced-persons camp near Munich, where his parents, Joseph and Lena Mandelbaum, spent five years after World War II before they came to the United States. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/25/19

On opening day of the Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club included games and presentations. Standing from left were Edson Melgarejo, Sabino Vardaro, Armando Vardaro, Vlad Fleurant, Ian Geraghty, Chris Gutierrez, Logan Miller, Adrian Sierzega, Connor Corbett, Alex Rosales, Juan Sanchez and Gavin Silver. Kneeling from left were Fletcher Goodman, Jake Nagar, Carlos Aguilar, Fernando, Alvarado, Fabrizio Caruso, Antony Tortola, Lawrence Brenner. Kyle Scallan with ball.

Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club’s season got under way last month

Opening day for the Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club began at Woodmere Middle School on March 31 with several games and a presentation of a signed HLSC Blues jersey to team sponsor Gavin Silver of Professional Physical Therapy and Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman presenting proclamations from State Sen. Todd Kaminsky to HLSC President Sabino Vardaro and the club. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/18/19

Martial arts black belts were obtained by several Warren Levi students at the Cedarhurst dojo. Levi is sitting second from right.

Warren Levi Martial Arts in Cedarhurst students obtain black belts

Several students at Warren Levi Martial Arts in Cedarhurst earned different degrees of black belts. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/18/19

Capt. John Runco, of Atlantic Beach, was given his Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Ohio last month.

Atlantic Beach resident earn’s master’s degree

United States Air Force Capt. John Runco earned a Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and was presented with his degree on March 21. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/18/19

Using Passover as an educational experience

The Passover holiday is truly a highlight in the Jewish calendar. There are so many wonderful traditions and interesting ideas to discuss, it is quite difficult to choose just one to discuss. However, one topic that has always stuck out in my mind is the “four children” mentioned in the Haggadah. more

By Rabbi Saul Haimoff | 4/18/19

Next year in Jerusalem

On Friday and Saturday nights, April 19 and 20, Jews will celebrate Passover by holding a Seder on each night. A Seder is more than a festive meal and a family gathering. It is also a religious program, containing 14 steps. These steps direct us through the evening, making sure that we say the appropriate blessings and prayers at the appropriate times and guiding us, as we share the story of the Exodus and the lessons with our families. more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 4/18/19

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