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And they’re off! Close to 100 runners and walkers participated in the Friedberg Jewish Community Center’s 5K Run for a Cause for Parkinson’s Disease, from as young as 7 to aged 96.

JCC holds Sunday run and walk for a cause

A crowd of runners, walkers, sponsors, family and friends were up bright and early Sunday morning to take part in the Friedberg Jewish Community Center’s 5K Run for a Cause for … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/14/23

Veterans from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam were treated to a trip to Washington last Saturday by Honor Flight Long Island. One stop the 47 veterans made was at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

Honor Flight takes Oceanside veteran on trip of D.C.

In 1969, Oceanside resident William Taylor, then 20, received a draft letter to go to Vietnam. He left college in his second year and decided to accelerate his draft to show the government that he … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/7/23

Amateur sleuths in the Oceanside Library Plot Twist: A True Crime Club met up on April 18 to discuss the Lizzie Borden murder case. Librarians Emily Van Allen and Nadine Buccilli started the group last year and lead monthly discussions and club events.

Murders investigated at library true crime club

Murder, chaos and conspiracy theories are welcomed and encouraged in Oceanside Library’s Plot Twist: A True Crime Club hosted by Emily Van Allen, the adult services librarian and Nadine … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/7/23

Frank Luisi, center, the Oceanside Schools’ coordinator of National Collegiate Athletic Association presents a plaque to Glenn Terry, right, the executive director of outreach and strategic partnerships at the NCAA Eligibility Center, alongside assistant director Jantzen Raymond.

Glenn Terry speaks at Adelphi University thanks to Oceanside coordinator

Glenn Terry, the executive director of outreach and strategic partnerships of the NCAA Eligibility Center, paid a visit to Long Island for a conference on NCAA eligibility for college-bound student … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/7/23

CVS is offering the Covid-19 vaccine at a number of local sites.

CVS expanding Covid-19 vaccine availability in Nassau

CVS pharmacies are now expanding community access to the Covid-19 vaccine at the following sites within the Heralds’ coverage area: Baldwin Bellmore Cedarhurst East Rockaway Glen … more

3/5/21

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano briefly left the federal courthouse in Central Islip between opening arguments in his corruption trial.

Opening statements heard in Mangano/Veditto corruption trial

Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the corruption trial of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/11/18

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

The Solar Impulse 2 displays its slippery aerodynamic design. It has broken world records for global flight and it is preparing to break more as it plans its next leg to Europe in the days ahead.

Solar Impulse 2 at JFK [Photo gallery]

Local Island Park photographer Joseph Abate was one of only two newspaper photographers at an incredible event, and he was excited to share his photos with our readers. The Solar Impulse 2 is … more

Photos by Joseph Abate, Story by Christina Daly | 6/15/16

The mobility mats in years past, pictured, did not extend to the water, but the city is installing longer-extending mats at four beaches this summer.

City unveils new beach mats for summer season

After a number of residents urged the city to install mats on the barrier island’s beaches so that those with mobility issues can easily access Long Beach’s iconic shoreline, the city last week released a plan to do just that. more

By Ben Strack | 5/5/16

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