Seth Rudetsky, a musician, actor, writer and radio host, who grew up in North Woodmere graduated Hewlett High School, was part of the Broadway video put together for the inauguration. He produced the songs and was in the band.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/21/21
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A Hewlett Neck native who lives in Pennsylvania and played a pivotal role in the 2020 presidential election has had a penchant for making herself at home in new places.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/20/21
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Longtime Five Towns resident William Edward Lahey, the patriarch of the Lahey family, several of whom have served as firefighters in the Hewlett Fire Department over three generations, died on Jan. 9 at his home in Woodmere after what was described as a prolonged illness. He was 87.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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1/20/21
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Woodmere Academy graduate Dr. David Kessler, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration who was named to President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force in November was now chosen to be the chief science officer for the vaccine drive to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/15/21
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One day after New Year’s Day, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway welcomed its first baby of 2021. Rockaway residents Taniqua Dicy Bradley and fiancée, Thomas Franklin Witcher, said hello to their baby girl, Treasure Storm Witcher, at 6:35 a.m. She was born at 6 lbs., 12 oz, and 19.5 inches long.
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By Hailey Gise
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1/13/21
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With a new year here and vaccines for the coronavirus rolling out, Five Towns businesses are starting to feel more optimistic about their future, while at the same time remaining diligent in …
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By Matthew Ferremi
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1/13/21
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The fallout from the Jan. 6 assault on Capitol Hill is having a local impact.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/10/21
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Hewlett High School seniors Alex Breslav and Alicia Hsu, and Priva Halpert, a senior from Stella K. Abraham High School in Hewlett Bay Park were named semifinalists in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search for 2021.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/7/21
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Coup, lies, sedition, terrorists and treason, words usually associated with countries undergoing violent upheaval. On Wednesday, those words painted the United States with the same brushes with one more word – insurrection.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/7/21
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Instead of catching up on her favorite television shows or movies on Netflix during the coronavirus pandemic, Hewlett Harbor resident Emily Austin began making strides toward a future in sports …
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By Matthew Ferremi
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1/7/21
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