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Karenlynn Stracher rehabilitates hundreds of animals every year, such as this opossum, in her home.

Karenlynn Stracher cares for sick, injured wildlife

Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/5/24

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Will Trump dodge a bullet again?

As a former elected official, I am frequently asked who has the toughest job in America. Most often, I answer either . . . more

6/30/22

Reflections on a pandemic year

How strange the past 12 months have been, for us all. Personally, I’ve been holed up for most of it at my desk in my bedroom, papers stacked up around me . . . more

3/11/21

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

Our intersections are hazardous during storms

When Tropical Storm Isaias roared across Long Island on Aug. 4, it brought down more than a thousand trees in Nassau County, cutting off electricity to large areas, including sections of major thoroughfares like Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road . . . more

8/21/20

Mark July Fourth by reading the Declaration

Next week, the Herald Community Newspapers will publish the Declaration of Independence and a likeness of the American flag. The Declaration will appear . . . more

6/26/20

For goodness’ sake, wear a mask

On May 30, a Herald editor conducted an informal, small-scale survey, counting the number of people with masks whom he passed while walking at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick. more

6/19/20

Andrea Neal, of Valley Stream, organized the protest in solidarity of local residents.

Local protests continue from Freeport to Merrick

Hundreds of local residents gathered at the Freeport Long Island Rail Road station today to march into Merrick as they continued to protest for the Black Lives Matters movement and justice for George … more

By Ronny Reyes, Bridget Downes and Scott Brinton | 6/7/20

Protesters against police brutality and structural racism have convened in Merrick throughout the week. No arrests had been made until Saturday when 11 people, including one minor, tried to protest on the Meadowbrook Parkway, a restricted area. Police said the arrests were necessary for the safety of the protesters. Above, a view of Thursday night's protest, attended by an estimated 4,000 people.

Eleven arrested in Merrick for trying to protest on parkway

Eleven people — including 10 adults and one minor — were arrested Saturday for disorderly conduct in Merrick after they attempted to move their protest against police brutality onto the Meadowbrook Parkway. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/7/20

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