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Gourmet Glatt, one of three kosher mega-supermarkets in the Five Towns, will open a satellite store in the site of the much smaller Key Food supermarket on Railroad Avenue in Woodmere. And Seasons … more

The Key Food supermarket in Woodmere, which has served the community for more than 50 years, according to Manager Jose Diaz, is closing, and the site — in a small shopping center between … more

Hundreds of local dignitaries, residents, friends and relatives participated in memorial services on Friday for Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew J. Parise, who died on Feb. 8 at 90.   A funeral … more

As the number of Jewish residents in the Merrick area continues to grow at a rapid pace, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Bellmore-Merrick and Wantagh is moving to meet their religious needs, … more

Five Towners celebrated the dedication of a new Torah scroll at the Chabad House of Hewlett last Sunday. Participants had the opportunity, with the help of a sofer, to write the last letters of … more

With the expansion of kosher megastores in heavily Jewish neighborhoods throughout metropolitan New York coinciding with the demise of small haimishe bakeries, butchers and grocery stores, at least one small kosher shop is swimming against the tide on Long Island’s South Shore. more

More than 250 women, men and children walked the walk in Atlantic Beach last Thursday to raise $25,000 to send necessities and tokens of appreciation to IDF soldiers at the Gaza front and the northern border in Israel. more

The Cedarhurst Business Improvement District honored Gourmet Glatt as its Merchant of the Year for 2013 in a ceremony on Monday. more

It’s a brand new Seasons. The completely remodeled supermarket, for many years branded as Supersol, is the latest enhancement in a world of increasingly upscale kosher shopping experiences. And its opening, anticipated by the end of January, will likely supercharge the relatively quiet Lawrence business district. more