UJA-Federation of New York CEO Eric S. Goldstein chats with UJA board member Lewis Broad of Sands Point at the organization’s Long Island Summerfest Concert in the NYCB Theatre at Westbury. … more

Volunteers ranging from elementary school students to grandparents will hunker down at Yeshiva of South Shore (Yeshiva Toras Chaim) in Hewlett this Sunday morning, Aug. 16, to fill backpacks as part … more

Long Island supporters of UJA-Federation’s good work flocked to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury last week for the 24th annual Summerfest Concert. more

In recognition of her dedication and service to improving the health of the communities, the UJA-Federation of New York’s division of South Shore Healthcare Professionals honored Linda Efferen, MD, chief medical officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital, at its annual dinner reception held at Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst. more

A 2007 graduate of Hewlett High School and a life long resident of Woodsburgh, Tyler Gildin became a household name when his 2009 Nassau State of Mind youtube video (a parody of Jay Z’s Empire State of Mind) hit the Internet and went viral. more

The recession has had a profound affect on individuals and families and the Five Towns community is no exception. Since the meltdown in 2008 many area residents have found themselves without a job, or working for less than what they had been earning. Many find it hard to make ends meet, or find a job. more