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Taylor Yon, 16, top, survived the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14. She and fellow survivor Zoe Gordon, 15, came to Stony Brook University recently for the Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists.

Inside the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

Part seven in an ongoing series. Sixteen-year-old Taylor Yon found comfort in Pine Trails Park, virtually in the center of Parkland, Fla. There, she and her friends wandered its sidewalks, past its familiar playgrounds, ball fields and band shell, and lit candles for the dead. Afterward, they sat on towels on the ground and talked for hours, struggling to put into words, to understand, the massacre perpetrated by a one-time student of their school, whom the Herald is not identifying. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/2/18

Taylor Yon, 16, top, survived the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14. She and fellow survivor Zoe Gordon, 15, bottom, came to Stony Brook University recently for the Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists. Both are on the staff of their student newspaper, The Eagle Eye.

Inside the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting

Part seven in an ongoing series.Sixteen-year-old Taylor Yon found comfort in Pine Trails Park, virtually in the center of Parkland, Fla. There, she and her friends wandered its sidewalks, past its … more

By Scott Brinton | 8/2/18

The Herald team had a blast at the Press Club of Long Island's annual Media Awards on Thursday, including, at front, kneeling, Zachary Gottehrer-Cohen, and, back row, from left, Stuart Richner, Peter Belfiore, Mike Smollins, Tony Rifilato, Ben Strack (at back), Jeff Bessen, Eden Laikin, Nadya Nataly and Clifford Richner. Missing was Hawkins, and Scott Brinton, who, as PCLI's incoming president, was helping to run the awards show throughout the evening.

Heralds earn top honors in Press of Long Island's Media Awards

Herald Community Newspapers editors and reporters came up big in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards, which were handed out Thursday at the Woodbury Country Club.The Herald … more

6/8/18

Between 60 – 70 community members raced around Arthur J. Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream for Central High School’s SCOPE Club and Beautifully Reckless’ annual 5K on May 19.

‘Beautifully Reckless’ runs for cancer

Between 60 and 70 community members braved the cold and the rain on May 19 to run more than three miles around Arthur J. Hendrickson Park to raise money for scholarships and gift card packages for … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/24/18

The enduring duo interprets the musical legacy of their iconic predecessors Simon & Garfunkel.

Aztec Two-Step's Simon & Garfunkel songbook

Aztec Two-Step takes on Paul Simon's tunes in their latest concert. more

5/17/18

Courtesy Valley Stream Lion’s Club Valley Stream Lions Club President T.J. Anand, center, in turban, welcomed Elmont Club President Lance Ware, right, at a recent meeting. They were flanked by, from left, Judge Anthony Paradiso, former Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, Valley Stream Village Mayor Ed Fare, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Valley Stream Club Past President Janet Mahabir, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and County Legislator Carrie Solages.

Inside the Valley Stream Lion's Club

Since his election as president of the Valley Stream Lions Club last July, T.J. Anand has urged his members to do more work, both for the international organization and the Valley Stream community. A second-generation Lion who has been with the group nearly 40 years, Anand believes in giving back to his community. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/31/18

Valley Stream community organizations plan for 2018’s activities

There will be many events happening in Valley Stream this year, and various organizations and institutions are working hard to prepare for them. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/24/18

The New York Islanders may be playing in the near future at a new facility to be built on grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack, according to Governor Guomo.

Arena Partners, Islanders score Belmont arena contract

The New York Islanders have been awarded the right to develop Belmont Park, according to people close to the negotiations. A formal announcement will take place at a news conference on Wednesday, to be held at the Belmont racetrack. Gov. Mario Cuomo is slated to attend. The Islanders were selected in a two-way contest with the New York City Football Club, a soccer franchise owned by Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees. more

By Timothy Denton | 12/19/17

A number of attendees at Sunday’s forum, at which Belmont Park plans were presented, questioned the need for a second stadium to house the New York Islanders, but others like this man clearly favored moving the Islanders to Belmont.

Bidders release Belmont plans at 'listening session'

Applause broke out at Elmont Memorial High School on Sunday as the two finalists for the development of Belmont Park announced plans to create thousands of temporary and permanent jobs as part of ambitious plans to develop the racing center further. more

By Tim Denton | 12/12/17

Pittsburgh, metaphor for America

The public bus dropped me at a dirt patch seemingly in the middle of nowhere. In front of me, on the other side of a four-lane highway, was a wide river. Behind me was a tree-covered escarpment. Pittsburgh was nowhere to be seen. more

11/16/17