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Chimps face N.Y. court test of ‘personhood’

Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times is both shameful and tragic. more

7/20/23

Nassau University Medical Center: Much more than a hospital

Nassau University Medical Center is known for being the largest hospital on Long Island, but when you see our facility towering over the landscape, you should know, it is much more. Our medical … more

Matthew Bruderman | 7/20/23

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

First baseman Sam Travis enjoyed a huge first half at the plate with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs as the Ducks went 37-26.

L.I. Ducks rally for first-half title

It was an eventful first half of baseball for the Long Island Ducks, who became the Atlantic League’s all-time winningest franchise, captured the North Division’s … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

MacArthur graduate Annie Park won the Nassau County golf championship, beating all the boys, in 2012, and also a collegiate title at USC.

Nassau Athletics HOF 2023 class announced

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2023 induction ceremony Sept. 28 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information and tickets, go to www.sectionviii.org. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

Led by a strong senior group, Calhoun captured the NYS Class A girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 8.

Salute to H.S. sports champions in 2022-23

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the Top 20 team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

Protected from floods, and now open to visitors

Hurricane Sandy caused immeasurable grief and destruction nearly 11 years ago. That devastation, however, has spurred a few positives. more

By Mark Nolan | 7/16/23

Cleaning up Wantagh's Mill Pond, one invasive species at a time

Mill Pond, in south Wantagh, is now a little cleaner thanks to the efforts of state officials and volunteers to rid the small lake of water chestnuts — an invasive species that can be harmful to hikers and water birds. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/16/23

Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders completed a painting of an art palette as this year’s mural by the graduating class.

Fifth graders leave with a splash of color

The legacy of Wantagh Elementary School’s Class of 2023 will be long-lasting. Just like the classes before them, the departing fifth graders left their mark with the completion of a hallway mural. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/16/23

The Seaford School District has named Alex Mantay as an assistant principal of Seaford High School and Jennifer Bisulca as principal of Seaford Harbor

Seaford finds new principal, assistant principal within

A pair of familiar faces to the Seaford community are taking on new administrative roles in the district for the 2023-24 school year. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/16/23

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