All Entries Tagged With: "The Five Towns"
Paving But No Turning; Freedom of Religion; Letter from the State
-EDITORIALS- Paving But No Turning A few months ago we wrote an editorial urging the County to start proactively paving some of our major streets here in The Five Towns that were starting to wear down a bit. We’re delighted that a big chunk of Broadway from Woodmere Boulevard all the way east [...]
Hewlett House: A Home For Those Fighting Cancer
By Natalia Kozikowska Standard Staff When a patient is first diagnosed with cancer they become overwhelmed with anxiety and questions. What procedures do I need? Where can I receive treatment? Who are the best doctors? But most importantly, will I survive? For those struggling with the life changing battle it’s hard to find the answers [...]
Vilardi Aims To Tackle Recycling in 2nd Term
By Natalia Kozikowska Standard Staff Jim Vilardi, who was appointed in 2005 and elected in 2007, was reelected for a second term as a Commissioner of Sanitary District 1. Vilardi, who ran unopposed, is hopeful that his second term will be successful by implementing new changes which include educating the public, keeping close relationships with [...]
The All-you-Need Five Towns-area Pond Fishing Guide
By Natalia Kozikowska You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy fishing in the warm summer sun by the ponds and lakes near The Five Towns and you don’t need a boat. Whether you’re looking to take your son out for a new adventure or continue a family tradition of fishing by the [...]
Top Picks for Week of June 29, 2012
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Art Exhibit by Five Towns Senior Center The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is hosting an art exhibit by members of the Five Towns Senior Center now through July 3. The work on display will be art in mixed media by members of the Five Towns Senior Center. The exhibit will be open during [...]
And They’re Off — It’s the Official Start of Summer!
THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL By Danny O’Doul Well, with most of The Five Towns’ brats now thankfully out of their parents hair for the next six to eight weeks, safely ensconced in the great outdoors where bootstrapping and deprivation await and the civilization of Upper Crust personal pizza pies, Tokyo Sushi and Cheese Store extra-large $50 flavored [...]
Properties Sold in the Five Towns since June 7
366 Silver Court, Woodmere A Colonial-style home with nine rooms, five bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. A lot size of 4,410 square feet. Year built: 1966. The home sold on June 8th for $895,000. 652 Emerson Street, Woodmere A Colonial-style home with ten rooms, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and [...]
Costco Plans Gas Station on Rockaway Turnpike
By Natalia Kozikowska Standard Staff A public hearing was held on Wednesday in Hempstead’s Town Hall to discuss Costco Wholesale Club’s plan to add a 22-pump gas station on Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence. Concerned residents oppose the proposal because they feel as though the station would generate more traffic and potentially dangerous situations on [...]
Arrests for Fraud, Theft, Shoplifting
By Amanda Mayo Standard Staff Paula Lee, 36, of Hewlett, was arrested last week at her place of business, “Psychic Readings by Anna” on Broadway in Hewlett, according to a press release from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in Morristown, New Jersey. The investigation began in 2008, when, according to the press release, a victim [...]
Baking Supplies On Sale at Breezy’s
Baking supplies and edible products that add the finishing touches to any dessert creation are on sale right now at Breezy’s in Cedarhurst, your Five Towns destination for all things baking. Stop in to Breezy’s to find a Brie cheese baker set on sale from $24 to $12 and oven-safe cook wear that originally ranged [...]
Village Elections Slated For Tuesday
By Amanda Mayo Village elections will be held this Tuesday for the villages of Atlantic Beach, Lawrence, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck and Woodsburgh. Although most of these elections are uncontested, the candidates are still running on certain platforms that make them stand out as leaders of their independent communities. Cedarhurst is [...]
Vote
One of the truly great things about the U.S. of A are the almost unlimited opportunities to exercise democracy that we enjoy. We are privileged to be able to vote on just about every level of authority in our lives be it school or library boards, town and county offices and of course state and [...]
