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St. Matthias Church, on the border of Bellmore and Wantagh, has not changed in its 115 years.

St. Matthias Church granted landmark status

St. Matthias Church — a small building with brown shingles and white clapboard on the border of Bellmore and Wantagh — was granted landmark status at the Oct. 2 Hempstead Town Council meeting. The site will now be protected against demolition, preserving a 100-year-plus legacy of the area’s African-American history. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/10/19

Cleaner water in store for the South Shore

While Nassau County legislators may be divided on many issues, they recently made it clear that they agree on the importance of protecting Long Island’s wetlands. more

9/27/19

A butterfly flew past a patch of pretty flowers at Mill Pond.

Summer scenes on the South Shore

Last weekend’s heat wave wasn’t enough to deter some residents from perusing the natural parks in Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh. The beating sun overhead encouraged geese, ducks and … more

7/25/19

UPDATE: NCPD arrests Massapequa man in connection with murder of Merokean Evan Grabelsky

Nassau County police have arrested 21-year-old Ryan Lindquist, of Massapequa, in connection with the murder of Merokean Evan Grabelsky, a 32-year-old special education paraprofessional who dedicated his life to helping others. Lindquist was to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Saturday. At press time early Saturday morning, police did not say precisely how Lindquist was involved in the murder. A news conference was to be held later in the day, at which time further details were to be offered. more

By Andrew Garcia and Anthony O'Reilly | 6/6/19

Featuring fantastic Sunday brunch

If you’re looking for a cozy spot to relax with brunch on a Sunday, Hemingway’s has plenty to offer. A section of this multi-level bar and grill is transformed into . . . more

By Terry Biener | 1/4/19

D.A.: Bellmore travel agent scammed clients out of $10K

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Bellmore travel agent for allegedly scamming at least six cruise trip clients out of payments totaling more than $10,000. more

By Erik Hawkins | 11/9/18

Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh hosted an interfaith vigil last Sunday to honor the 11 people who died in the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in Pittsburgh. Faith leaders who addressed the crowd included, from left, the Rev. James Barnum, of the Bellmore Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Dan Olsen, of New Hope Church in Westbury; the Rev. Christopher Hofer, of the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh; the Rev. Martin Nale, of Christ Lutheran Church of Wantagh; Cantor Rica Timman, Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum and Rabbi Howard Nacht, of Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh; the Rev. Louis Knowles, of the First Presbyterian Church in Levittown; the Rev. Greg Cappucino, of St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh; the Rev. Maxine Barnett, of the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh; and the Rev. Ron Garner, of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church.

Temple B'nai Torah unites against hate with interfaith vigil

In the wake of the Oct. 27 shooting that left 11 people dead at the Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in Pittsburgh, 11 religious leaders from across Nassau County led an interfaith memorial at … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/8/18

Elected officials said the lockers would encourage people to lead healthier lifestyles.

Officials encourage healthier commutes

Growing up, Town Supervisor Laura Gillen often struggled to find a parking spot near the Long Island Rail Road. “Once you get past those early morning trains it’s so difficult to find a spot,” … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 10/18/18

Reid challenges McDonough for 14th A.D. seat

For the second time, Democrat Mike Reid, of Merrick, is challenging longtime incumbent Republican Assemblyman Dave McDonough, also of Merrick, for his 14th District seat. The Herald asked both … more

By Erik Hawkins | 10/4/18

Karen Micciche, executive director of the nonprofit Literacy Nassau, right, explained to English as a Second Language teacher Kate Quijano how to visually break apart words so students better understand how to pronounce them.

Building a more literate Nassau

With a sigh, 11-year-old Julianna Grote clicked the lighter and touched the flame to her book, watching quietly as a few pages went up in flames. Then she dropped it in the fire pit to let it … more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/4/18

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