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Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5.

Suffolk DA: Seven accused of drug dealing

A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Nov. 8. A second Baldwin man, four Freeporters, a Rockville Centre resident and a Wantagh woman were also arrested as part of the bust, prosecutors announced. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/9/18

Suffolk DA: Baldwin man led narcotics ring

A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/9/18

Karen Micciche, executive director of the nonprofit Literacy Nassau, right, explained to English as a Second Language teacher Kate Quijano how to visually break apart words so students better understand how to pronounce them.

Building a more literate Nassau

With a sigh, 11-year-old Julianna Grote clicked the lighter and touched the flame to her book, watching quietly as a few pages went up in flames. Then she dropped it in the fire pit to let it … more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/4/18

Baldwin captains, from left, Kaia Harrison, Jenna Annecchiarico and Aziah Hudson led the way to a 60-24 win over Massapequa as the Lady Bruins claimed a fifth straight Nassau Class AA championship. They went on to win their first-ever state Federation crown.

A salute to champions from 2017-18

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are many of the top team accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/5/18

Keith Young, 53, an FDNY retiree and a former Freeport Fire Department volunteer, died on March 17 of a Sept. 11-related illness.

Firefighter Keith Young, 53, dies of 9/11-related illness

He was known as the “firehouse chef,” after he appeared on celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s television show “Throwdown.” When he wasn’t in the kitchen, Freeport High School alumnus Keith … more

By Nadya Nataly | 4/5/18

Danny and Bob Higgins took over EastLine Productions last September, and have raised almost $10,000 as a non-profit to revitalize and redefine the Wantagh community theater.

Freeport native brings Broadway to Wantagh

Nestled between a candy store and a carpentry shop, EastLine Productions sits modestly on Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. Broadway theaters have flashing neon signs that light up Manhattan. EastLine … more

By James Mattone | 3/23/18

Stamping out this spate of hate

Over the past year and a half, the incidence of hate crimes has skyrocketed across the nation, and Long Island. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were scrawled on sidewalks . . . more

3/16/18

Mark Treske, Former assistant editor of The Freeport Baldwin Leader and the Wantagh Seaford Citizen, prior to his cancer diagnosis, above.

Newsman Mark Treske dead at 59

Mark Treske, former assistant editor of the Freeport Baldwin Leader and the Wantagh Seaford Citizen, died at his home in Valley Stream on Nov. 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 59. more

By Laura Schofer | 11/21/17

Iavarone Bros. hits the 90-year milestone

Joe Iavarone, whose grandfather founded Iavarone Bros. Foods, says he hopes the family’s legacy will always prevail. Celebrating its 90th anniversary, this business . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 8/10/17

Lawrence's Jordan Alexander is expected to contribute on both sides of the ball for the Golden Tornadoes as a slot receiver and defensive back.

Football practice on the horizon

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, all 54 Nassau County public high school varsity football programs will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 8 with a handful of games. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/10/17