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Oceansiders know what it’s like to suffer through a natural disaster during the holidays. In the wake of the devastating tornados that scarred parts of the Midwest and South on Dec. 10, one young Oceanside resident, Christian Hubert Jr., decided to help children who might be in the same position he was nine years ago when Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island. more
Last Friday night and early Saturday morning, a series of powerful tornadoes ripped across Kentucky, one leaving a record-setting 227-mile-long swath of destruction. At last count, more than 70 people were confirmed dead . . . more
I’m not ashamed to say that the wild boys were my friends. more
Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more
Almost 18 months after one of the deadliest tornadoes in history cut a swath through the heart of Joplin, Mo., I discovered some words of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson, a writer I have long admired. more
In light of what the weather service called a "moderate" risk for severe thunderstorms that could contain heavy rain, damaging wind, lightning, hail and even a tornado, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced the postponement of the Outdoor Summer Movie Night at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre as well as the Summer Concert Under the Stars at Wantagh Park, both scheduled for tonight. more
Host Oceanside and Lawrence split a pair of varsity basketball games in last Friday’s 7th Annual Tip-Off Classic presented by the Oceanside Rotary Club. The evening opened with the Lady Sailors … more
There's a new champion in Nassau Conference III. Lynbrook captures its first title since 1992, 39-14 over Lawrence on Friday night at Hofstra. more
A strong band of thunderstorms made its way through Nassau County on Thursday as dangerous lightning, torrential downpours and winds in excess of more than 70mph were reported. The … more
It was a banner season for many high school sports teams in the Herald’s coverage area. more
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