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Friday, April 24, 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Ongoing — Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence

This is big news for our community. The King Kullen at 1765 Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett will close its doors on Thursday, May 21, after more than 45 years serving the area. The chain said it was unable to reach favorable lease renewal terms, though the landlord, Elias Properties, told Newsday that no negotiations actually took place — saying King Kullen simply decided to leave. When it closes, it will be the ninth King Kullen to shut its doors since 2019, part of a broader Long Island-wide downsizing of the regional chain. All employees will be offered positions at other stores. The question everyone's asking: what will move in next? Read more here

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District has made several new administrative appointments, signaling a season of leadership transitions heading into the next school year. Details on the specific roles and appointees are expected to be released at the next board meeting. Stay tuned to the Five Towns Insider for updates as they come in. Source: patch.com/new-york/fivetowns

Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, joined by officials from Oyster Bay and North Hempstead, rallied in front of Samanea Mall to push back against the state's proposed REVIVE Act — legislation that would allow high-density housing to be built on commercial sites like malls and strip centers while bypassing local zoning authority entirely. Ferretti called the legislation a top-down mandate that strips municipalities of their authority and silences the voices of residents who live there. Five Towns residents can make their voices heard by signing the petition at Change.org/StopReviveAct. Source: hempsteadny.gov

Atlantic Beach's proposed $5.1 million 2026–27 budget includes a property tax decrease, driven by reduced legal costs and increased investment in infrastructure projects. After last year's painful tax spike, this is a welcome turnaround for residents in the area closely tied to our Five Towns community. The budget is subject to formal adoption. Read more here

Assemblywoman Olena Nicks and fellow Democratic lawmakers are proposing legislation to protect Nassau County's opioid settlement funds and increase transparency after millions in interest was moved to the general fund. The proposed bill would require strict oversight and public accounting of all settlement dollars — money intended to fight the opioid epidemic that has hit communities across Long Island. Read more here

Assemblywoman Olena Nicks and fellow Democratic legislators are pushing new state legislation to protect Nassau County's opioid settlement funds after it was revealed that millions of dollars in interest earnings had been quietly moved into the county's general fund. The proposed bill would mandate greater transparency and tighter oversight on how the settlement money — meant to address the opioid crisis — is spent. Read more here

Harvey Milk was born in Woodmere in 1920 — a Jewish kid who grew up in these streets and went on to become the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States. And Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas features the Five Towns prominently — Henry Hill's wife Karen was from Lawrence, and Tommy DeVito mentions his date "lives in the Five Towns." Jake Burton, who founded Burton Snowboards and essentially created the modern snowboard industry, grew up right here in Cedarhurst. Our community's roots run deep! Read more here

🔴 CLOSING: Chap-A-Nosh Brooklyn Shuts After 40+ Years — But Five Towns Location Stays Open

The beloved Chap-A-Nosh institution in Brooklyn's Midwood neighborhood has permanently closed after more than four decades in business. Owner Elie Pollak announced April 7 would be the restaurant's last day, describing it as a difficult decision and thanking his staff for their years of dedication. The good news for Five Towns residents: the Chap-A-Nosh catering operation inside Gourmet Glatt in Cedarhurst remains open and is completely unaffected. Source: yeahthatskosher.com

🟢 NEW OPENING: Bagels N Appz Opens in West Hempstead — Sesame-Free & Kosher

A fresh new bagel spot has arrived close to home. Bagels N Appz has opened at 488 Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead, replacing the longtime Bagel Town under new ownership — the same team behind Main Street Bagels in Queens. What makes this one stand out? It's completely sesame-free — great news for allergy-conscious families. The menu goes well beyond traditional bagels, offering guacamole on bagels, an expanded tuna selection, borekas, chocolate croissants, cheese croissants, and cheese danishes, all under VHQ kosher certification (Cholov Yisroel, Pas Yisroel, Kemach Yoshon). Hours: Sunday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM. Phone: 516-505-5556. Read more here

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Why did the baker open a shop in the Five Towns? Because he heard the community was always on a roll! 🥯

Question: The name "Five Towns" didn't always exist. What organization first popularized the term, and what year did it come into common use?

Answer: The "Five Towns" name was first used in 1931, when local Community Chest charitable groups banded together to form the "Five Towns Community Chest," covering Inwood, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, and Hewlett. The name caught on naturally from there — and 95 years later, we're still using it!

A Lawrence man, Samy Sedhom, is facing attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly planning and carrying out a crossbow attack on his sister, leaving her seriously injured. The case involves allegations that Sedhom also placed a tracking device on the victim's vehicle. Residents are reminded to report any suspicious activity to Nassau County Police. Source: liherald.com

As noted above, Nassau County Police conducted a major multi-day gang enforcement sweep this month resulting in 35 arrests and seizures of illegal firearms and narcotics. If you see something, say something — call the Nassau County Police tip line at 1-800-244-TIPS. Source: liherald.com