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Sat Night May 30, 2026
2026 CBS Lawrence Cholent Cook-off
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Congregation Beth Sholom, Lawrence, NY
Sunday April 12, 2026
The Eighth Annual Jewish Sports Heritage Association Induction Ceremony
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Location: Temple Israel, 140 Central Ave, Lawrence, NY
Monday April 13, 2026
Board of Building Design Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559
Village of Lawrence: 2026 Pesach Chometz Disposal
To All Village Residents:
In anticipation of the upcoming religious holidays, please note the following: CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE
A Bright Start to the New Year: Lawrence Welcomes 2026 with Safer, Better-Lit Streets
As the Village of Lawrence rings in the New Year, residents are already seeing one of the community’s most impactful improvements come to light. The Village is proud to announce that its comprehensive street lighting upgrade is complete, marking a bright and safer start to the year ahead.
Under Mayor Samuel Nahmias’ forward-thinking vision, unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees, and efficiently executed by Village Administrator Gerry Castro in partnership with the Department of Public Works, Lawrence has replaced 800 carriage-style fixtures with modern LED lighting. Each new fixture delivers more than 5,000 lumens with no lens refraction, allowing brighter, more focused illumination on roadways and sidewalks. The project, with an estimated cost of $500 per fixture including labor, was financed largely through a Nassau County grant, facilitated by Presiding Officer Howard Kopel.
The impact is already noticeable. Residents report significantly improved nighttime visibility, particularly following the end of Daylight Saving Time and the shorter winter days. These upgrades are expected to enhance public safety, deter crime, and improve conditions for both drivers and pedestrians throughout the Village.
Additional lighting improvements along Route 878 near the Atlantic Beach Bridge—also initiated by Mayor Nahmias and made possible largely through a grant facilitated by State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick—have further strengthened traffic safety in that critical corridor.
“As we begin a new year, this investment reflects our commitment to looking ahead and protecting our community,” said Mayor Samuel Nahmias. “Better lighting helps reduce crime, improves visibility, and makes Lawrence safer for everyone after dark. I thank County Executive Bruce Blakeman for Nassau County’s partnership in helping make this project possible.”
With brighter streets and a continued focus on smart infrastructure, the Village of Lawrence looks forward to a safe, strong, and successful New Year for all residents.
Lawrence Primary School Welcomes Sam’s Weather School for Interactive STEM Assembly
The atmosphere at Lawrence Primary School was electric as students were treated to a high-energy visit from Sam’s Weather School. The interactive assembly brought the wonders of meteorology to life, transforming the school auditorium into a literal laboratory of clouds, winds, and wonder. READ MORE HERE
10 LI Hospitals Ranked Among Best In NY: Newsweek Report
LONG ISLAND, NY — Ten Long Island hospitals have been ranked among the best in the state, with a Manhasset hospital in third spot, according to a Newsweek report. READ MORE HERE
Jokes
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
Lawrence Trivia
What historic landmark in Lawrence, originally built as a plantation home for the Martin family, now serves as a museum showing colonial life?
The Answer:
The Rock Hall Museum (a historic Georgian-style home built in 1767).
Community Safety News
Fire - Hempstead
The Homicide Squad reports the details of a fatal residential fire that occurred at 4:04 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Hempstead. READ MORE