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The pandemic of 1918 was pushed off the front pages

My husband’s father was 14 and living in New York during the pandemic of 1918, sometimes known as the Spanish flu. He must have had memories of the time; surely he knew people who died in Brooklyn, where he lived. more

4/15/21

Herald Inside LI held a live webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m.

Herald Inside LI hosts College webinar on upcoming fall semester

As a result of the pandemic, colleges everywhere have had no choice but to make social and academic changes to their school settings. Students, faculty and staff have adapted to our new … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/12/21

Saint Christopher’s School in Baldwin will close for good in June.

St. Christopher School in Baldwin set to close for good

Citing financial struggles caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, church officials announced last week that St. Christopher’s School, a Catholic parochial school in Baldwin, would close at the end of … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/3/21

Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s pre-K class was treated to ice cream earlier this month after learning about Alfred L. Cralle, the inventor of the ice cream scoop.

Despite Covid, Lawrence Woodmere Academy remains optimistic

One year after Lawrence Woodmere Academy transitioned to remote learning amid the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic, school officials are feeling optimistic about operations moving forward. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/17/21

Reflections on a pandemic year

How strange the past 12 months have been, for us all. Personally, I’ve been holed up for most of it at my desk in my bedroom, papers stacked up around me . . . more

3/11/21

A year later, lessons learned from the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic reached Long Island a year ago next week, at first bringing a handful of cases before it dug in and exploded, wreaking havoc. more

2/25/21

Brendan Keating and Ashley Kate Molloy, a former Rockville Centre resident, were married in Key West after the pandemic altered their plans for wedding in Ireland.

After pandemic delays, couple celebrates ‘best day’

Ashley Kate Molloy had a picture perfect wedding planned: A small chapel in southern Ireland, surrounded by family and friends near, a place that has been a part of the groom’s family for generations. But, like most weddings planned for the spring and summer of 2020, the former Rockville Centre resident and her now husband, Brendan Keating, had to shift gears and come up with a new plan due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. more

By Jill Nossa | 2/25/21

Student mental health has been a focus for school counselors during the pandemic.

Focusing on student mental health during Covid

The second of two stories examining student mental health. When the 2019-20 school year ended last June amid a still-spreading coronavirus pandemic, school counselors were well aware that the previous four months had been unlike any that schoolchildren — or their parents — had ever experienced. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/24/21

Interim Director Jessica Tymecki spoke with the Herald about pandemic-related changes at the North Bellmore Public Library.

North Bellmore Public Library receives $14k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/19/21

Merrick Library Director Dan Chuzmir said he was grateful to receive a $20,000 grant from the Town of Hempstead, which was made possible by funding through the federal CARES Act.

Merrick Library receives nearly $15k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21