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At the New York Press Association convention in Saratoga Springs were, standings, from left, Publishers Stuart and Clifford Richner and online editor Richard Stein. Seated, from left, are advertising executive Jill Kaplan, Riverdale Press Associate Publisher Mekea Hurwitz and Valley Stream editor Andrew Hackmack.

Herald Community Newspapers had a strong showing in both the New York Press Association’s and Local Media Association’s 2011 contests. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/4/12

Shop locally, shop safely

With the holidays nearly upon us, we once again encourage you to skip the madness at the mall and shop close to home. more

12/15/11

You can make your downtown better

Local government can have new paving stones installed. Your Hempstead town council member can direct some taxpayer money toward façade improvements. A county legislator can steer money to fund new street lamps and garbage cans. more

11/25/11

Small Business Saturday encourages local spending

If Black Friday’s message is a broad-stroke “Buy! Buy! Buy!” then the theme of the more focused Small Business Saturday is “Buy local!” So that’s the theme to shop … more

11/16/11

Bicycling back to basics

Helping people to enjoy comfortable bicycling is one of the missions of Local Cycles. According to Nick Lalli, the shop’s owner, retro style cruisers — the simple, no frills bikes that most baby boomers grew up with — have made a huge comeback, and are perfect for riding in Long Beach. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 9/29/11

Mangano, at a Sept. 14 press conference, announced $300 million in budget cuts to close predicted gaps in the 2012 spending plan.

Layoffs, police cuts highlight 2012 county budget

By ALEX COSTELLO Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing … more

Alex Costello | 9/21/11

A.G. names new public integrity officers

As part of his effort to crack down on corruption and restore the public’s trust in government, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the appointments of public integrity officers … more

By Mary Malloy | 6/22/11

County Executive Ed Mangano announced details last week for his plan to balance the 2011 county budget. His proposal includes layoffs, a furlough and the restructuring of the police department.

Mangano: cuts impact all departments, employees

County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled last week that his plan to trim millions in spending includes layoffs, a furlough for county employees and the redeployment of police officers. Mangano … more

Mike Caputo | 3/30/11

Shop locally this holiday season

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again: the holiday shopping season. Time to whip out the wallets and start spending those anticipated holiday bonuses — if you’re lucky enough to get one. more

11/18/10

Police charged local teens, from left, David Spencer, Chase Morrison and Roy Wilson with a hate crime after they assaulted a classmate and made disparaging remarks about his sexual orientation.

Local teens charged with hate crime

County police arrested three local teenagers last week and charged them with assaulting a fellow teen and hurling anti-gay slurs at him during a bus ride home from a Hicksville BOCES school. Police … more

Lee Landor | 10/20/10

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