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The numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/10/24

Board members of the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations met with Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt to celebrate the planting of 41 new trees along Merrick Avenue on April 29.

In East Meadow, ‘replacement’ trees planted on Merrick Avenue

41 trees were planted in East Meadow on Merrick Avenue. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

Parker Schug took on her very first Long Island Half-Marathon this past weekend at Eisenhower Park — a run that has very special, personal meaning to her, as it brings her closer to her late grandfather

Long Island Marathon: Living life ... one run at a time

Parker Schug, a senior reporter at the Long Island Herald Community Newspapers, ran this year's Long Island half-marathon. more

By Parker Schug | 5/10/24

Just over 600 runners took part in the Jovia Long Island Marathon last weekend. Ryan Clifford, of Westbury, was the first to finish the 26.2-mile race, crossing the line in 2:31:04.

The Long Island Marathon: A weekend of fitness, fun and community

At the top of the list of events the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums looks forward to each year is the Jovia Long Island Marathon. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

There’s a lot planned for the end of May at the East Meadow Public Library, including State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ Mobile Office Hours on May 18. Above, Rhoads meets with residents in his district.

Lots ahead for May at East Meadow Public Library

As the East Meadow Public Library looks ahead to the summer months, a slew of informative and fun events are set through the end of the month, and into June. County Legislator Tom McKevitt is … more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

Firefighters in the East Meadow Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Polo Lane on May 5.

Polo Lane house fire quickly extinguished by East Meadow Fire Department

The East Meadow Fire Department responded to a fire on May 5 on Polo Lane. Radios sounded the alarm, announcing a house fire, around 12:13 p.m. more

By John J. O'Brien Sr. | 5/10/24

Protecting our kids online

The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health. more

By Michaelle Solages | 5/10/24

The humble pen takes on the might sword

Here’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped. more

By Robert Koehler | 5/10/24

We should have learned more than we have from history

My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late. more

By Peter King | 5/10/24

Cherishing moms who embody love, strength

The remarkable resilience and sacrifice of mother is shown through the extraordinary life of Elinor Sullivan, whose daring feats in aviation were matched only by her dedication to motherhood. more

5/10/24

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