Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center Of Nassau County Defaced
(Photo by Steven Markowitz) Days before Thanksgiving, the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) became the latest victim of hate. Racist graffiti, sprayed in blue paint, was...
View ArticleMiller, Kantorowitz Lead The Way For Jericho Jayhawks
The Jericho Jayhawks celebrate their Nassau County championship in early November.(Photos by Steve Lefkowitz and Norm Levy) Cafe Dolce Vita in Jericho is quite busy before the Jericho High School...
View ArticleAthlete Of The Week: Amy Sheen
Amy Sheen takes to the volleyball court, determined to help the Jericho Jayhawks.(Photos courtesy of Amy Sheen) The Jericho Jayhawks varsity girls volleyball team just capped off an outstanding year,...
View ArticleTrump The Turkey Pardoned
An official pardoning ceremony took place last week on Long Island of a reddish-orange headed turkey named Trump. Yes, the turkey’s name is Trump. The historic Milleridge Inn in Jericho, originally...
View ArticleAthlete Of The Week: Stephanie Cen
Stephanie Cen was named to the All-County varsity girls volleyball team this year.(Photo courtesy of Stephanie Cen) Stephanie Cen wants to study biology and eventually become a surgical nurse. But...
View ArticleHolocaust Tolerance And Memorial Center Defaced Again
(Photo by Steven Markowitz) After the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center of Nassau County was defaced on Saturday, Nov. 23, a second incident has occurred. On Thursday, Dec. 5, the center released...
View ArticleBecoming Recognized
From left, Ariel K., Isabella L., Jeff Q. and Mariam K. share their reactions to Michelle Obama’s new book. By RACHEL SCHREIBSTEIN, KATIE MARGOLIS and MATT ROTHSTEIN The publishers of Michelle...
View ArticleSynagogue Gives Thanks By Giving Back
(Photo courtesy of North Shore Synagogue) North Shore Synagogue continued its tradition of helping the community by cooking, packing and delivering almost 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day to the needy,...
View ArticleSyosset Students Learn About Energy Conservation
Students at South Grove Elementary School in Syosset recently enjoyed the Energized Guyz live theaterperformance. The show, which educates students about energy conservation in a fun and interactive...
View ArticleA Busy Road Assesses Our Spiritual Well-Being
Rabbi Perry Raphael Rank The reverence granted for any given holiday may be assessed by the traffic right outside my window. I live on South Oyster Bay Road and the ruling metric is the less traffic,...
View ArticleNew Year, New Teachers At Jericho High School
Almost a dozen new faculty members are settling in at Jericho High School for the 2019-20 school year. Jericho High School hired 11 new faculty members for the 2019-20 school year. The school gave a...
View ArticleDrucker Secures Grant To Complete Screetscape Project
Jackson Avenue is one of several areas in Syosset that will have a fresh look thanks to new funding that was just secured. Downtown Syosset will look completely different within the next few years....
View ArticlePancakes And Latkes Take Over North Shore Synagogue
Cantor Ashkenazy (left) and Rabbi Shalhevet led children and adults in traditional prayers and songs. (Photo courtesy of North Shore Synagogue) On Sunday, Dec. 15, North Shore Synagogue held its annual...
View ArticleCollaborative Community Coat Drive: Giving The Gift Of Kindness
Volunteers from both local synagogues donated coats to the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead.(Photos courtesy of Leslie Hartman) The Jericho Jewish Center and Temple Beth Torah jointly sponsored a hugely...
View ArticleTown Of Oyster Bay Officers Can Now Be Armed
Town Attorney Joseph Nocello at the podium addressing the town board regarding the “use of force” resolution.(Photo source: Town of Oyster Bay/Vimeo) In their monthly meeting in December, the Town of...
View ArticleWally’s World Of Jericho Basketball
Wally Bachman (left) is known throughout Jericho as one of the friendliest faces, especially on the basketball court. (Photos courtesy of Wally Bachman) Wally Bachman has been a Jericho Jayhawk since...
View ArticleLocal Synagogues Join Chanukah Fun
(Photos courtesy of Aliza Krivisky) MiYaD Chabad in Jericho and The Home Depot partnered for the sixth year in a row to create a one-of-a-kind Chanukah experience. Getting kids excited about Chanukah...
View ArticleLocal Synagogue Donates Home-Cooked Meals First Responders On Christmas
(Photo by Temple Or Elohim, A Community Reform Congregation) Members of Temple Or Elohim, A Community Reform Congregation prepared meals and desserts for first-responders who were working on Christmas...
View ArticleNew Town Of Oyster Bay Officials Take Office
From left: Jeffery Pravato, Vicki Walsh, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Laura Maier, Richard LaMarca and Councilman Steven Labriola had a great election Tuesday for Town of Oyster Bay. (Photo courtesy of...
View ArticleJericho’s Basketball Coach Is Still Going Strong
Wally Bachman is known throughout Jericho as one of the friendliest faces, especially on the basketball court. (Photos courtesy of Wally Bachman) Wally Bachman is a unique character, one who is known...
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