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How Haiti affects us all

It’s a strange feeling to have to report on major disasters — how do you keep your personal feelings out of it? more

1/20/10

Melanye Cruz-Guzman of Baldwin proudly displays her George Farber Outstanding Student Award, surrounded by administrators, faculty, family, and Nassau BOCES Board President Susan Bergtraum, left of Ms. Cruz-Guzman, at a recent celebration.

Cruz-Guzman honored for outstanding achievement

Melanye Cruz-Guzman of Baldwin, who attends the Nassau BOCES Adult Education Program, earned the prestigious George Farber Outstanding Student Award this year. more

6/11/23

Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs — a former NFL player and a 20-year educator — is running for the Assembly seat currently held by Taylor Darling. His biggest priorities? Ensuring affordable housing and fully funding essential services like education and Medicaid.

Noah Burroughs announces Assembly run

He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community. more

By Brandon Cruz | 4/12/24

A team of Herald reporters received second place for Community Service in the Local Media Association’s annual Editorial Contest. Among the winners were, from left, Alexandra Spychalsky, Scott Brinton, Mary Malloy and Alex Costello.

Heralds earn four honors in national contest

A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more

4/16/14

Rita Monte from Baldwin hosts a poem festival in Oceanside with a dozen of local poets reading their stories.

Rita Monte brings rhythm to the World of Poets festival

After being uprooted from her life in Italy in 1968, Rita Monte turned to poetry to express how she felt about leaving her home country, which led her to a world of like-minded poets. more

By Ben Fiebert | 10/20/23

Veteran David Marshall, third from left, at recent Canine Companions Veterans Graduation where he gave two veterans dogs.

Canine Companions to honor WWII veteran David Marshall

Baldwin World War 2 veteran David Marshall, 99, will be honored at Canine Companions annual Veterans Day event. more

By Ben Fiebert | 10/20/23

From left, Shawn Sabel, owner of the Irish Pub; Nassau County Legislator Debra Mule; Susan Cools, and Samantha Cools at the fifth annual Chili Cook-Off, which was hosted by the Cools’.

A ‘Cools’ way to host a chili competition

Taste buds were stimulated in Baldwin on Sunday when neighbors taste tested various chili recipes. more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/9/24

Girl Scout Vanessa Osse won the prestigious Gold Award.

Repurposing used uniforms to help students in need

Vanessa Osse earned the most prestigious award in Girl Scouts by making a sustainable impact in her community. As a result, more students at her former high school, Long Island Lutheran, now have access to items of clothing that comprise the school’s uniform. more

By Ben Fiebert | 10/13/23

World War II veteran David Marshall was honored at halftime of the Oceanside Homecoming game.

Heartfelt return home for WWII vet

World War II veteran David Marshall was honored at halftime of Oceanside High School’s Homecoming game Saturday. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/13/23

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, met with Sens. Bob Mendenez, Cory Booker, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Mar. 11.

Action for Sandy victims

After a meeting on March 11 with U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York, and Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, of New Jersey, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate announced that the agency had agreed to reopen and review every flood insurance claim — approximately 144,000 — filed in New York and New Jersey by victims of Hurricane Sandy, and not limit corrective action to just the 2,200 claims that are now in litigation. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 3/18/15

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