Keyword: 'America' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: America

102 results total, viewing 61 - 70

God bless us every one, especially the children

The meanest streets are in India. As the holidays are celebrated across America, I have just left . . . more

12/18/14

Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more

11/6/14

Celebrating L.I.'s 'Good Gray Poet'

I couldn’t believe my ears: The bard of 19th century America, Walt Whitman (1819-1892), was bellowing lines from “America” in his actual voice . . . more

8/27/14

In search of the perfect college

I can’t explain precisely how I determined which college I would attend. The process was more art than science. more

8/6/14

Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display as thousands will gather for some early holiday revelry on Saturday.

Get a head start on your Fourth of July celebrations this weekend

Bring on those fireworks! It’s time for another round of revelry to mark our nation’s birthday. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/25/14

Long Island Republicans have lined up in support of County Legislator Michael Venditto, a Massapequa Republican, as their party’s candidate to succeed former Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. in the New York State Senate. Joining Venditto at a kick-off campaign rally on March 15 at the American Legion Hall Post 1066 in Massapequa were Dean Skelos, co-majority leader of the State Senate; Carl Marcellino, a North Shore state senator; Ed Mangano, Nassau County's executive; George Maragos, Nassau's comptroller; Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the County Legislature; Kate Murray, supervisor of the Town of Hempstead; and Fuschillo.

Legislator Venditto seeking Fuschillo's Senate seat

Nassau County Republicans lined up earlier this month in support of County Legislator Michael Venditto, a Massapequa Republican, as their party’s candidate to succeed former Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. in the New York State Senate. more

By Brian Racow | 3/14/14

Farewell to two accomplished public servants

In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more

1/16/14

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, announced on Tuesday that he would step down as of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Senator Fuschillo stepping down

In a New Year’s Eve surprise, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a popular Republican from Merrick, announced that he would step down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/31/13

"Plaza Theatrical Productions stages "I Do! I Do!" in Bellmore on Sunday,

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

10/30/13

Mangano is sending Nassau County back to the bad old days

I’ve been reading former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato’s last few columns, extolling the virtues of Republican County Executive Ed Mangano. more

10/10/13

« Prev | 1 … 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 … 11 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.