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WRHU-FM reporters Fatima Moien and Joseph Pergola worked side by side during the New Hampshire primary.

Against the backdrop of a media frenzy at the New Hampshire primary, student journalists from WRHU-FM, Hofstra University’s radio station, embarked on an enlightening journey into the world of … more

By Roksana Amid | 2/2/24

Accusations fly between Mazi Melesa Pilip and Tom Suozzi during special election

The race to replace expelled former Rep. George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District in a special election on Feb. 13 is heating up, with accusations being thrown between Nassau County Legislator … more

By Roksana Amid | 2/2/24

Glen Cove resident Kathy Quinn-Taylor, top row, second from right, shared her work, as did other participants in Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum’s healing workshop in March.

Widow finds way to cope with her loss at Pinelawn

Kathy Quinn-Taylor felt lost after her husband, Robert Taylor Jr., died last July. Her life, she said, has never been the same. Although she continues to appreciate support she’s received from … more

By Laura Lane | 7/18/23

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

U.S. Rep. George Santos denied all of the charges against him, taking a page out of the Donald Trump legal defense book by calling the case against him a ‘witch hunt.’

Congressman pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges

U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment in a Central Islip court on Wednesday, where he faced charges of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives. more

By Ana Borruto and Will Sheeline | 5/14/23

Melchion Wee-Ellis, left, is a visually impaired baseball player for the Long Island Bombers who finds comfort in the community of visually impaired athletes.

Beep ball’s Bombers vs. Mets draws a large crowd

From afar, the May 6 baseball game at John Maccarone Memorial City Stadium between the Long Island Bombers and the Sunset Mets looked like any other game played there. The bases were loaded, friends and family filled the stands, and athletes were patiently waiting for their turn to get their hands and bats on the ball. But the players in this baseball game were all visually impaired. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/21/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos is reportedly facing federal charges, and could appear before a judge as early as Wednesday.

U.S. Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges

U.S. Rep. George Santos could stand in front of a federal judge as early as Wednesday, reportedly facing criminal charges widely believed to be related to how he financed his 2022 congressional campaign in Queens and on Long Island. more

By Ana Borruto | 5/9/23

Herald, RichnerLive announce Top Chief Officer recipients

Who are the best leaders on Long Island? Get ready to find out as Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive present its Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers Award gala, set for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. more

11/3/23

the White House Experience, has walls in the hall leading to the Blue Room that feature portraits of former presidents.

Visit the White House, but in Brookville

There is a memorable Life magazine photograph of John F. Kennedy Jr., President Kennedy’s son, as a toddler in the Oval Office. Playing inside the desk where his father is working, he peers out after opening a front panel. more

By Laura Lane | 7/6/23

Some constituents feel the indictment of Congressman George Santos is a step in the right direction to remove him from office, but others also want the government to do more.

George Santos constituents react to indictment

Since Congressman George Santos took office in January, his constituents have demanded his resignation. Santos has drawn deep, bipartisan scrutiny from falsehoods around his work experience, biography, and his financial statements, leaving many feeling misrepresented in the House. For four months his constituents organized protests outside his Queens office with others contacting elected leader’s offices to voice concerns. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/21/23

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