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An image of the Broadway inauguration video produced by North Woodmere native Seth Rudetsky.

North Woodmere native part of inauguration video

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. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/21/21

Hewlett Neck native and Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar answered questions from the media on Election Night 2020.

Hewlett Neck native Kathy Boockvar plays pivotal role in presidential election

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. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/20/21

Hewlett firefighters saluted the casket of former department Chief William Lahey at his funeral service on Jan. 11.

Former Hewlett Fire Department Chief William Lahey, 87, dies

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. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/20/21

Dr. David Kessler, a graduate of Woodmere Academy, will lead the Biden Administration's Covid-19 vaccine drive.

Kessler named chief science officer for Covid vaccine drive

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. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/15/21

Taniqua Dicy Bradley with newborn Treasure Storm Witcher.

St. John's in Far Rockaway celebrates a New Year's treasure

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. more

By Hailey Gise | 1/13/21

Central Galleries owner Jeff Beja, left, and his son, Alex, worked behind a counter made of Plexiglas.

Five Towns store owners are upbeat

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 … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/13/21

The controversial front page of the Five Times Jewish Times with Cedarhurst dentist Dr. Gila Jedwab.

Five Towns synagogues decry photo choice

The fallout from the Jan. 6 assault on Capitol Hill is having a local impact. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/10/21

Three high school seniors from the Five Towns, Alex Breslav, Alicia Hsu and Priva Halpert, were named Regeneron semifinalists.

Trio of Five Towns students are Regeneron semifinalists

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. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/7/21

Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City), who represents the Fuve Towns, called the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol bulding one of the country's darkest days.

Five Towners and electeds react to Capitol Hill assault

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. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/7/21

Hewlett Harbor resident Emily Austin has already interviewed multiple current and former NBA players for her vlog ‘Daily Vibes with Emily Austin.’

Hewlett Harbor’s Emily Austin dives into sports journalism

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 … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/7/21

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