Making history come alive To the Editor: I would like to thank you for the kind article in the Herald last week, “New president at historical society.” I must note, however, that … more

Needs relief from sewage smell To the Editor: On Monday, my wife and I were asked to attend our grandson’s lacrosse game being played on a field in Bay Park. We were a little late, so … more

East Rockaway is moving forwardTo the Editor: As a member of the community, I had been assisting the Lenahan administration in its efforts to help East Rockaway recover from the devastating effects … more

Paying it forward was a great idea To the Editor: I would like to thank Melissa Van Wickler and all of the other organizers and volunteers for the Paying it Forward to East Rockaway event. You have … more

Congratulations to the Herald’s Brian Croce, who received second place for Rookie Reporter of the Year in the New York Press Association’s 2012 Better Newspaper Contest. more

It was a pleasure to serve youTo the Editor: Since my appointment by then-mayor Joseph Carrigan 10 years ago, I have had the honor and privilege of serving the community of East Rockaway as its … more

Thank you for your vote of confidenceTo the Editor: With the village election behind us, I wanted to express my deepest thanks for the overwhelming vote of support at the polls. Although I ran … more

Politics above people?To the Editor: As political signs began popping up all over East Rockaway, I thought we were having another contested election — but when it became clear that there were … more

Reinventing village governmentTo the Editor: You can always tell a good person by their word — it’s their bond, and Mayor Fran Lenahan and his team have kept their promises to our … more

Gaffney would be welcome addition to team To the Editor: I am glad that we have an energetic young mother so engaged in our community like Theresa Gaffney running for Village Trustee. It … more