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Todd Kaminsky, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County district attorney.
Nassau district attorney candidates trade accusations
The race for Nassau district attorney has quickly become one of the most hotly contested in the county, with Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, of Long Beach, and Republican Anne Donnelly, of … more
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We need storm-hardening projects now, not later
Here we are, nine years after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Nassau County’s South and North Shores, still waiting for the federal and state governments to take meaningful action to harden our coastal infrastructure . . . more
What’s next for two sharp, young county executives?
In New York state, over 5,000 people hold titles such as mayor, supervisor, sheriff, chief of police and others, and these office holders are responsible for the good and welfare of their citizens. Other than New York City’s mayor . . . more
Election season is upon us once again — vote!
Each election season, we invite political candidates to the Heralds' Garden City office for an hour-long meeting to hear their ideas and views before deciding whom we will endorse. This year will be no different. more
At the 49th Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians Feis and Irish Festival, John O’Connell, the Heralds’ former executive editor, will be honored.
Former Heralds editor to be honored at Irish Festival
The 49th Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians Feis and Irish Festival is set for Sunday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Nickerson Beach in Lido Beach, and this year’s honoree will be John O’Connell, the former executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers, who retired in 2016. more
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Ann DeFimone, director of Nassau County public health emergency and preparedness, far left, and Dr. Andrew Knecht, the county’s deputy commissioner of health, joined County Executive Laura Curran at a news conference to encourage county workers to get vaccinated at the new clinics at county buildings.
Covid vaccines available for county workers
David Pitti, a Nassau County facilities and plumbing employee for 32 years, received his first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at the county legislative building on Aug. 5. He was the first … more
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Chris Peterkin, commander of the Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, urged veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to volunteer to work on the monument.
Memorializing Afghan, Iraq wars at park
“Fighting in Afghanistan was like Whac-A-Mole,” said Army Staff Sgt. Chad Ryals, a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. “It’s rocky and mountainous there, and … more
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New York state had 1,681 deaths caused by opioids in 2013. By 2017, that number had grown to 3,224 — a 92 percent increase in only four years.
Opioid lawsuit is first sign of accountability
Nassau County has established a revenue fund to help end opioid abuse, officials announced last week. The Special Revenue Fund will bring Nassau County “one step closer to ending the heroin … more
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Four milestones on the road to racial equity
Four milestones were reached in June on the road to racial equity. They recognize progress while underscoring the distance yet to be traveled. more
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A district school bus picks up students at the corner of Nottingham and Erma each morning, where there’s a stop sign that drivers often disregard.
E.M. residents say conditions are worse on Erma Drive
According to East Meadow residents, conditions on Erma Drive and Nottingham Road have not changed. In fact, they have gotten worse. Motorists continue to drive fast and run stop signs on these streets, which lead to East Meadow High School’s rear parking lot entrance. more
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