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There has been a recent spate of hateful incidents in Nassau County and elsewhere that make it clear that we still have a long way to go to teach ignorant adults and youths that racism, homophobia, sexism, bullying and all other forms of intolerance are offensive and unacceptable, and definitely not funny. more

4/24/14

The McVey Elementary School inaugural 5K race and 1-mile fun run hit East Meadow Streets last Sunday, with nearly 400 runners competing in the two races.

Hundreds run in McVey 5K

Several months of planning culminated on Sunday when hundreds of runners joined together outside McVey Elementary school in East Meadow to participate in a festive 5K race and 1-mile fun run. more

By David Weingrad | 10/30/13

George H. McVey Elementary School will host the inaugural McVey 5K and 1-mile fun run on Oct. 27.

McVey to host inaugural 5K

For the first time, George H. McVey Elementary School will host a 5K and 1-mile fun run on Oct. 27 to cap its annual Red Ribbon Week, a schoolwide initiative that promotes health, wellness and drug awareness through various programs and assemblies. more

By David Weingrad | 9/13/13

One way in which our society is unequal? Education.

Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more

4/25/13

Sunshine, needed now more than ever

The arrests last week of Malcolm Smith, a leader of the State Senate, and Dan Halloran, a New York City councilman, along with political leaders in Queens and the Bronx, make it tempting to think that corruption dwells west of us; that Nassau County is not tainted by big-city dirty dealings. more

4/11/13

An after party followed the race, allowing runners to interact and mingle over food and drinks.

Racing into 2013

While celebrations amassed throughout Long Island at midnight on Dec. 31, officially marking the beginning of 2013, a couple hundred residents welcomed the new year in a different way — a 5k dash. more

By David Weingrad | 1/9/13

OK, where’s the champagne? While Long Island celebrated the new year at the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31, a couple of hundred residents welcomed it in a very different way — a 5K dash

Eisenhower Park hosts first annual 5k New Year's Eve race

Five… four… three… two… one… Run! While celebrations amassed throughout Long Island at midnight on Dec. 31, officially marking the beginning of 2013, a couple hundred residents … more

David Weingrad | 1/8/13

Voters occupied the privacy booths to fill out their ballots on Election Day.

Incumbents hold seats in local elections

Polls in New York State closed at 9 p.m, but it wasn't until just after 2 a.m. that the final results of ballots cast in voting machines in Nassau County were available. Nassau incumbents held … more

By Alex Costello | 11/7/12

Remembering a friend lost to breast cancer

Thanks to the generosity of the East Meadow Herald, I am humbled to have opportunities to write about breast cancer awareness, and I am grateful that this year is no different. more

By: Lauren Lev | 10/5/12

Ryan Cronin is looking to unseat Sen. Hannon

Garden City resident Ryan Cronin launched his campaign for New York State 6th Senate district in November and was endorsed by the Nassau County Democratic Party last month. He is challenging the incumbent, Kemp Hannon, who has been in the state legislature since 1977. more

By Shannon Koehle | 6/22/12

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