Tanvir Ahmad sought a better life from India three decades ago, finding his way to Hewlett. Now, after 25 years of public service in New York City, Ahmed is throwing his hat in the political ring, running as the Democratic candidate for Nassau County legislator, in a seat held by Howard Kopel since 2010.
Anger, fear, frustration and grief were a few of the emotions that spilled from people attending an evening of solidarity at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on Oct. 12, five days after the …
Though there is no immediate threat to Nassau County, Bruce Blakeman, the first Jewish Nassau County executive, is upping security across the county at Yeshiva’s and religious institutions following statements made by the terrorist group, Hamas, encouraging protests and violence on Oct. 13.
New York is one of 23 states in which schools are required to teach students about the Holocaust. Jack Britvan, president of Voices for Truth and Humanity, says the subject should be a requirement for graduating from high school.