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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.

Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more

By Michael Hinman | 2/2/23

Long Island’s energy future: vision vs. mirage

For decades, gas pipelines and other delivery infrastructure have been a reliable cash cow for utility companies, which recover the costs of building their distribution systems from our utility bills . . . more

By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke | 1/12/23

Graffiti can be seen throughout the area. Every time it is painted over, it reappears.

Vandalism at the bird sanctuary

Many aren’t aware of the bird sanctuary just off Tremont Place in East Meadow. This area of land, behind Speno Park, has been left to wildlife for more than 25 years. More than 50 species of … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/12/23

When ‘it’s just government’ isn’t an excuse

Many people woke up a couple of days before Christmas to heavy rain and wind that flooded residential streets and primary roadways, and may have left them wondering, “Where are all those Sandy flood-mitigation projects we were promised?” more

1/5/23

U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos has yet to directly respond to questions about his claimed work and education history, as well as where hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned his campaign originated from. Now he's facing additional questions about whether his claims his grandparents escaped the Holocaust are true.

Santos claims grandparents were Holocaust survivors challenged

George Santos faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more

By Michael Hinman | 12/22/22

Fusion can augment clean-energy creation

It existed for just five seconds — but it was enough to power a home for an entire day. more

12/15/22

The Nassau Community College Foundation honored Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, parent company of Herald community Newspapers, during a fundraising gala last week.

Clavin, Khzouz, Smith, Richner honored at gala

It was a night to remember, and a night to recognize the people and businesses that help make Nassau Community College what it is. more

By Andre Silva | 12/7/22

Miss Long Island Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.

Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns

Lianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island. more

By Daniel Offner | 12/1/22

L.I.’s leadership in clean energy begins with fortifying our power grid

Long Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. more

By Gary LaBarbera | 10/27/22

Arleigh House, in East Meadow, a home for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults, took part in a collaborative art experience. Cheryl Leonardo and Daniel O’Shea were two of the residents who helped create the house’s art piece.

Creating collaborative art at Arleigh House

A group of six adults living in an East Meadow group home have come together to create art for an innovative creative experience. Long Island-based Community Mainstreaming Associates provides … more

By Mallory Wilson | 10/6/22

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