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Andrew Frederick, who graduated from East Meadow High School in 1984, is a command master chief in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

East Meadow alumnus becomes a leader on ‘floating airport’

Since he graduated from East Meadow High School in 1984, Andrew Frederick has made a career in the U.S. Navy, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Frederick has spent 18 of his 24 … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 4/18/19

Freeport’s County Legislator, Debra Mulé, is seeking a 5-cent fee on all paper shopping bags, but Republicans have said they would block such a measure.

Legislator calls for paper-bag fee

County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said on April 5 that she was disappointed that the Legislature’s Republican majority would not institute a 5-cent fee on paper bags, a move … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/11/19

J. Heck earned first place for Sports Action Photo for this image that appeared in the East Meadow Herald last September.

Heralds earn 20 New York Press Association awards

The Herald Community Newspapers captured 20 awards in the New York Press Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest, including several top honors for editorial and advertising excellence. … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/9/19

A volunteer handed out food to a person in need recently at Community Solidarity's Food Share at the Long Island Rail Road station.

Long Islanders give back to those in need at the Hempstead train station

Driving past the Hempstead Train Station on Sunday, you’d expect to see a few cars in the parking lot and maybe a couple of people waiting for a train. As shocking as it may be, your assumption is … more

By Julia Totaro | 4/9/19

Robin Fitzpatrick, of East Meadow, center, earned the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award for her volunteer work in the East Meadow School District. Congratulating her were Supervisor Laura Gillen, left, and Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr.

Town of Hempstead honors two East Meadow women

In a ceremony to cap Women’s History Month, two members of the East Meadow community were recognized by the Town of Hempstead for their dedication and achievements. East Meadow … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 4/8/19

Barstool Sports broadcast an episode on SiriusXM, live from Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant in East Meadow, on March 19. One of its hosts, Frankie Borrelli, 25, of East Meadow, left, shared jokes about the family with his father, Frank Borrelli Jr.

From Borrelli's to Barstool and back

Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant was packed with guests dressed in blue and orange, New York Islanders colors — and the occasional Boston Bruins fans in black and yellow — before the … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 4/8/19

Nassau Commissioner of Shared Services, Melissa Gallucci, on the lectern, spoke on the joint bid for law enforcement vehicles with County Executive George Latimer of Westchester, left, and County Executive Steve Bellone of Suffolk, right.

Three counties, big savings for new police vehicles

The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate. more

3/28/19

The St. Raphael’s seventh-grade girls’ basketball team went undefeated in the Long Island Catholic Youth Organization’s B Division this season.

St. Raphael's seventh-grade girls basketball makes it to playoffs undefeated

The St. Raphael’s seventh-grade girls’ basketball team made history at the four-decade-old church in February by going without a loss on the way to the playoffs of the Long Island Catholic Youth … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 3/28/19

Shannon Leahy, second from left, Giselle Mustafich and Belinda Lee, all members of Girl Scout Troop 1050, are spreading awareness of alopecia. Giselle’s mother, Patsy Mustafich, is at far left, and Shannon’s mother, Patty Leahy, who has alopecia, is at far right.

Girl Scouts show they care by donating hair

Shannon Leahy, Giselle Mustafich and Belinda Lee, all members of Girl Scout Troop 1050 in East Meadow, have dedicated their Silver Award project to a personal cause. Since February 2018, the … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 3/21/19

Hofstra Law School to offer free legal clinic for veterans March 31

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University will host a free one-day legal assistance clinic for all veterans. It will be held on Sunday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Law … more

3/19/19

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