Lawrence
A village in Nassau County, New York — population 6,535 as of 2020.
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18 hours agoGreat Neck passing 9/11 memories to a new generation
A quarter-century after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Great Neck residents and first responders gathered at three local ceremonies to honor those who died and reflect on how their stories can be preserved for generations to come. The Vigilant and Alert fire companies and the…
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Long Island Press
19 hours agoThousands gather at Point Lookout to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
The sound of bagpipes, prayers and a bell ringing over the Atlantic Ocean marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday morning, as more than 1,000 community members, first responders, and officials gathered for a sunrise memorial service at Town Park Point Lookout.…
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Long Island Press
21 hours agoGlen Cove Beautification Commission adds new benches to 9/11 memorial
The Glen Cove Beautification Commission has made a commitment to beautifying Pratt Park this year, first by donating a gazebo to the park, and is now installing two new benches at the park’s Sept. 11 Memorial. Barbara Peebles, the Glen Cove Beautification Commissioner and vice…
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Long Island Press
September 11The A-List: 10 top substance abuse recovery support groups on Long Island
Substance abuse support groups provide people with a safe, supportive place to navigate addiction, recovery and the challenges that come with maintaining sobriety. From peer-led meetings to programs supporting individuals and families, these Long Island groups are helping people…
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Long Island Press
September 11Adoptable puppies looking for new homes
If big, playful dogs are your jam, look no further than right here! These pups are ready to wiggle their butts right into your heart and home today! Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Dash! This gorgeous…
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Long Island Press
September 1125 years later, Carle Place remembers 9/11
John Heslin, 86, stood at Veterans Memorial Park in Carle Place with a photo of his nephew, Glen Pettit, who was a 30-year-old police officer during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. He stood among nearly a dozen members of the Carle Place American Legion, who…
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Lawrence by the numbers
- Area
- 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km²), 0.92 sq mi water
- Households
- 2,072
- Persons per household
- 3.3
- Median house value
- $1,623,200
- Office
- VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
- Address
- 196 CENTRAL AVE, LAWRENCE, NY 11559