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Five Towns Insider Events
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Winter Wonderland - Time: 10:30 am - Location: Catholic Charities - Far Rockaway Clinic, 1847 Mott Ave, Far Rockaway
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BZA Meeting - Time: 7:30 pm - Location: 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Board of Trustees Meeting - Time: 8:00 pm - Location: 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HWBA/HLSC Community Ice Skating Night - Time: 6:30 PM - Location:
Grant Park Skating Rink, Sheridan Ave, Hewlett, NY
Village of Lawrence Position on Five Towns Development
The Village of Lawrence has officially stated its position regarding ongoing development projects within the Five Towns area. The village emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth that respects the existing infrastructure and community needs. This stance reflects the village's commitment to maintaining the quality of life for all Lawrence residents Source: Village of Lawrence
Hewlett High School Robotics Teams Excel
Hewlett High School’s RoboBoogie and Bionica robotics teams have achieved top Inspire Awards at the FIRST Tech Challenge, securing their advancement to the Long Island Regional Championship. Source: liherald.com
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Quilt Exhibit
The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is currently featuring Patricia Schust’s “Threaded Visions” quilt exhibit, which will be on display through March. Source: liherald.com
Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center under new ownership
The Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Woodmere has recently transitioned to new ownership. This facility remains a key provider of healthcare services for the Cedarhurst and broader Five Towns community. Source: liherald.com
Agudath Israel’s Albany Advocacy Series Continues with Queens and Long Island Visit
Agudath Israel’s Albany Advocacy Series continued this week with a focused visit to Long Island and Queens. Local leaders discussed community priorities and legislative goals with state representatives. Source: 5townscentral.com
Jokes
Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two tired!
Why did the employee get fired from the calendar factory?
Because he took a couple of days off!
Community Safety News
Arrest - Cedarhurst
Fourth Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Cedarhurst man for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm in Cedarhurst. Source: pdcn.org
