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The Herald enthusiastically endorses incumbent David McDonough, a Republican from North Merrick, in the 14th Assembly District. more

10/31/14

Kids, and adults, should learn to swim

We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

8/6/14

Merrick Road was the third deadliest road, with seven fatalities. Above, Merrick Road in Merrick

Once again, L.I. roads make deadliest list

Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets. more

By Kimberly Charles | 5/15/14

Snow affected power for 822 residents Thursday night. That number had dropped to 24 by mid-Friday morning.

PSEG copes with storm remains

Less than three days into operations, PSEG Long Island faced its first major challenge of the new year in a blizzard that blanketed Long island with 7 inches to as much as a foot of snow. more

By John Maher | 1/3/14

The Town of Hempstead declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening. Above, Colonial Avenue in south Merrick on Friday morning.

Hempstead Town declares snow emergency

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening, and road crews have been out ever since clearing up to eight inches of snow that fell overnight. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/3/14

PSEG prepares for storm

Less than two days into operations, PSEG Long Island will face its first great challenge of the new year: a blizzard estimated to blanket the island in up to ten inches of snow.Nearly 2,200 PSEG LI … more

By John Maher | 1/2/14

We should buckle in the back seat as well

As we all learned in driver’s ed, operating a motor vehicle is not a right, like voting or publicly speaking your mind. Driving is a privilege. more

7/29/13

Practice safe boating this summer

For many of us who live on the South Shore, warm weather is boating season more

5/30/13

Nassau County Police First Deputy Commissioner Thomas Krumpter addressed a crowd of more than 70 during a recent Public Safety Community Forum at the East Meadow Public Library.

Police address community issues

Representatives from the Nassau County Police Department joined County Legislature Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves in hosting more than 70 residents during a Public Safety Community Forum at the East Meadow Public Library on April 24. more

By David Weingrad | 5/1/13

A public security officer directs a visitor to the alternate overflow parking lots on a recent Sunday afternoon in the main Aquatic Center parking lot.

Parking a concern at Aquatic Center

Parking at the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park has long been a problem, according to regular visitors to the 80,000-square-foot facility. The Aquatic Center regularly hosts major swimming and diving competitions in its pool, as well as local high school events and swim club workouts. The popular facility has hundreds of visitors each day. more

By David Weingrad | 3/13/13

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