https://5tbrief.com/ Local news for the Five Towns: Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Hewlett and Inwood. en-us Copyright 2026 The 5T Brief editor@5tbrief.com (The 5T Brief) Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:15:23 GMT 60 https://5tbrief.com/assets/favicon.svg https://5tbrief.com/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/savers-thrift-store-planned-for-former-king-kullen-in-hewlett/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/savers-thrift-store-planned-for-former-king-kullen-in-hewlett/ Residents split over the second-hand retailer's lease at the 26,895-square-foot Peninsula Boulevard site, which housed the supermarket for 45 years. Business Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:14:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/fischer-targets-overdevelopment-security-and-schools-in-20th-assembly-di/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/fischer-targets-overdevelopment-security-and-schools-in-20th-assembly-di/ The Democratic candidate, a 24-year-old Cedarhurst resident, says residents need better representation in Albany. Village Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:39:50 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/ari-brown-puts-safety-first-in-20th-assembly-district-re-election-bid/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/ari-brown-puts-safety-first-in-20th-assembly-district-re-election-bid/ The incumbent Republican cites public safety, antisemitism and electricity costs as his top concerns. Village Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:30:59 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/segan-runs-on-health-and-safety-in-7th-legislative-district/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/segan-runs-on-health-and-safety-in-7th-legislative-district/ Emergency physician Doug Segan is challenging Legislator Howard Kopel, citing public health, affordability and public safety as his priorities. Village Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:24:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/kopel-seeks-ninth-term-citing-safety-and-costs-in-7th-district/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/kopel-seeks-ninth-term-citing-safety-and-costs-in-7th-district/ The incumbent legislator says public safety, cost of living and preserving the Five Towns' character remain his priorities. Village Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:14:34 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lisa-vider-seeks-9th-district-senate-seat-on-health-care-affordability-a/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lisa-vider-seeks-9th-district-senate-seat-on-health-care-affordability-a/ The Hewlett Democrat is challenging Republican State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick for the seat, according to the Nassau Herald. Village Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:46:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/early-voting-opens-in-nassau-county-ahead-of-november-3-election/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/early-voting-opens-in-nassau-county-ahead-of-november-3-election/ Residents can vote at designated sites from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, with extended hours at Mineola on two days. Village Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:46:27 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/five-towns-school-districts-face-rising-costs-funding-pressures/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/five-towns-school-districts-face-rising-costs-funding-pressures/ Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence officials point to state aid formulas, transportation costs and unfunded mandates as budgets tighten. Schools Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/brandeis-hebrew-academy-becomes-lev-jewish-academy-in-leviev-foundation/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/brandeis-hebrew-academy-becomes-lev-jewish-academy-in-leviev-foundation/ The Lawrence school dedicated its new name at an Oct. 15 ceremony, with the Leviev family as partners and a focus on making Jewish day school more accessible. Schools Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:14:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/cedarhurst-weighs-license-plate-cameras-for-parking-enforcement/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/cedarhurst-weighs-license-plate-cameras-for-parking-enforcement/ Proposed law would let the village monitor parking duration at municipal lots, starting with Field 10 on Washington Avenue. Village Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/voter-guide-covers-governor-county-executive-and-congressional-races/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/voter-guide-covers-governor-county-executive-and-congressional-races/ Nassau Herald lays out where the main candidates stand on taxes, housing, public safety and federal policy ahead of Nov. 3. Village Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lev-jewish-academy-dedicated-in-lawrence-mayor-presents-proclamation-to/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lev-jewish-academy-dedicated-in-lawrence-mayor-presents-proclamation-to/ The school, formerly Brandeis Hebrew Academy, marked a new partnership with the Leviev Foundation and JIQ Schools. Schools Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:42:54 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/scam-awareness-meeting-set-for-hewlett-library/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/scam-awareness-meeting-set-for-hewlett-library/ Nassau County is holding a free session on common scams on Thursday, November 5, at 2 p.m. Community Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:55:23 -0500 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/county-to-hold-homeowner-exemption-outreach-sessions-in-hewlett-and-vall/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/county-to-hold-homeowner-exemption-outreach-sessions-in-hewlett-and-vall/ Two noon-to-2 p.m. sessions are scheduled this month, on Oct. 20 at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library and on Oct. 22 at the Valley Stream VFW Post 1790. Village Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:53 -0500 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lev-jewish-academy-marks-oct-7-anniversary-with-survivor-s-story/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lev-jewish-academy-marks-oct-7-anniversary-with-survivor-s-story/ Nova festival survivor Chen Almog spoke to the Lawrence school community on the third anniversary of the attacks. Community Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/inwood-lawrence-cedarhurst-fire-departments-receive-293k-in-federal-gran/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/inwood-lawrence-cedarhurst-fire-departments-receive-293k-in-federal-gran/ Federal Assistance to Firefighters funds will go toward a new ambulance in Inwood and new turnout gear in Lawrence-Cedarhurst. Public safety Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lev-jewish-academy-holds-grand-opening-in-lawrence-after-brandeis-transf/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lev-jewish-academy-holds-grand-opening-in-lawrence-after-brandeis-transf/ The former Brandeis Hebrew Academy is now part of a partnership with the Leviev Foundation. Schools Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:28:05 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lawrence-honors-fourth-precinct-officers-and-a-retiring-auxiliary-office/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/lawrence-honors-fourth-precinct-officers-and-a-retiring-auxiliary-office/ Village board presented proclamations to Commanding Officer Matt Schiller, Lt. Charles Sollin and Auxiliary Officer Jon Eidler. Public safety Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:50:35 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/overnight-closures-on-nassau-expressway-for-about-six-weeks/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/overnight-closures-on-nassau-expressway-for-about-six-weeks/ Both directions between Burnside Avenue and the Atlantic Beach Bridge will close on weeknights while the state resurfaces the asphalt. Roads Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:34 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/bay-boulevard-closed-at-nassau-expressway-in-north-lawrence/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/10/bay-boulevard-closed-at-nassau-expressway-in-north-lawrence/ Drivers are asked to use an alternate route while a roadway hazard is addressed. Roads Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:01 -0500