December 11 - 17, 2025
VOL. 71 NO. 50
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Hanukkah greetings from the Chabads
Come celebrate and enjoy
Story page 2
Inside Act now to restore order and safety An Editorial page 4
Alice Moreno/Herald photos
Cedarhurst passes first anti-gas only bill page 3
‘Rocking around the Christmas tree’ in H-W Residents in HewlettWoodmere gathered at Veterans Plaza for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree, on Dec. 7. Organized by the HewlettWoodmere Business Association and the Knights of Columbus, the event brings together community members and local busi-
nesses to ring in the holiday season. The lighting featured performances from the Hewlett High School Chorale and dancers from the Police Activity League (PAL). Residents were treated to hot chocolate from Bagel Boss Hewlett and Ready
Coffee along with a visit from Santa Claus. Other participants include: The Hewlett Fire Department, St. Joseph’s Church,
NCPD Fourth Precinct, Hewlett High School Robotics Club, Pack 20 Scouts and student volunteers.