https://5tbrief.com/ Local news for the Five Towns: Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Hewlett and Inwood. en-us Copyright 2026 The 5T Brief editor@5tbrief.com (The 5T Brief) Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:50:58 GMT 60 https://5tbrief.com/assets/favicon.svg https://5tbrief.com/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/hindi-s-libraries-moves-into-its-own-space-in-hewlett/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/hindi-s-libraries-moves-into-its-own-space-in-hewlett/ The volunteer-run book charity, founded in memory of a beloved HAFTR teacher, relocated from Cedarhurst to 15 Ives Road. Community Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:48:38 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/new-coffee-stand-opens-in-cedarhurst-park/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/new-coffee-stand-opens-in-cedarhurst-park/ Woodmere resident Esther Miller won the village's RFP process to run the park's first concession stand. Business Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:48:29 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/hewlett-woodmere-board-updates-on-ogden-principal-search-summer-construc/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/hewlett-woodmere-board-updates-on-ogden-principal-search-summer-construc/ Superintendent says a decision on the elementary school's next principal could come within a week. Schools Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:48:22 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/lawsuit-challenges-lawrence-s-move-to-four-year-terms-for-mayor-trustees/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/lawsuit-challenges-lawrence-s-move-to-four-year-terms-for-mayor-trustees/ Resident Paris Popack says the village broke state notice rules before the June election; Mayor Samuel Nahmias calls the suit without merit Village Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:48:13 +0000 https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/body-found-in-marsh-at-north-woodmere-park/ https://5tbrief.com/2026/07/body-found-in-marsh-at-north-woodmere-park/ Nassau County police responded after a report of a body floating in the water on June 16 Public safety Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0000