Lawrence

Lawrence runs from Rockaway Turnpike down to the water. It has its own village hall, its own school district headquarters, and the longest-running arguments about what may be built where.

Incorporated village

Lawrence Village Hall, a brick municipal building set back behind mature trees. — Lawrence. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

What we cover in Lawrence

Brandeis Hebrew Academy becomes Lev Jewish Academy in Leviev Foundation partnership

The Lawrence school dedicated its new name at an Oct. 15 ceremony, with the Leviev family as partners and a focus on making Jewish day school more accessible.

Schools · Yesterday

Lev Jewish Academy dedicated in Lawrence, Mayor presents proclamation to Leviev Foundation

The school, formerly Brandeis Hebrew Academy, marked a new partnership with the Leviev Foundation and JIQ Schools.

Schools · October 20

Lev Jewish Academy marks Oct. 7 anniversary with survivor's story

Nova festival survivor Chen Almog spoke to the Lawrence school community on the third anniversary of the attacks.

Community · October 16

Lev Jewish Academy holds grand opening in Lawrence after Brandeis transformation

The former Brandeis Hebrew Academy is now part of a partnership with the Leviev Foundation.

Schools · October 15

Lawrence honors Fourth Precinct officers and a retiring auxiliary officer

Village board presented proclamations to Commanding Officer Matt Schiller, Lt. Charles Sollin and Auxiliary Officer Jon Eidler.

Public safety · October 15

Overnight closures on Nassau Expressway for about six weeks

Both directions between Burnside Avenue and the Atlantic Beach Bridge will close on weeknights while the state resurfaces the asphalt.

Roads · October 15

Lawrence news, once a week

The Thursday Brief covers all five villages. Lawrence items are in it whenever there are any.

The rest of the Five Towns

CedarhurstIncorporated village
WoodmereUnincorporated hamlet, Town of Hempstead
HewlettUnincorporated hamlet, Town of Hempstead
InwoodUnincorporated hamlet, Town of Hempstead

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