Keyword: 'Animals' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Animals

59 results total, viewing 11 - 20

Derasmo used a relic from Assisi, Italy — a chip of St. Francis’ bone — to bless the animals.

St. James Roman Catholic Church on Hicksville Road in Seaford held its Blessing of the Animals service for the Feast of Saint Francis on the afternoon of Oct. 6. The Rev. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 10/18/18

Masters of Cruelty John Lazzaro of Wantagh’s most recent short documentary is 25 minutes long and addresses animal abuse on Long Island.

Wantagh filmmaker depicts animal cruelty

John Lazzaro of Wantagh has had a passion for filmmaking since he was young. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 8/30/18

TOH animal shelter to become college training center

In a unique partnership with LIU Post, the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh will become a training center for veterinary college students, who will treat cats and dogs in residence at the shelter under the supervision of leading doctors and professors in the field. more

By Eden Laikin | 8/8/18

In front of the podium was 2-year-old Charlotte, a pit bull mix who was described as friendly and playful and eager to be adopted.

Spanish is now a choice at animal shelter

More than five years after a language barrier mishap led to the unintended euthanizing of two pit bulls by the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, the shelter’s paperwork is now available … more

By Eden Laikin | 8/2/18

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen thanked Town Shelter volunteers for their service at the June 19 board meeting. Other volunteers applauded her comments, while protesters silently held up signs in the back criticizing her and the shelter.

Town of Hempstead waives shelter adoption fees for summer

The Town of Hempstead is officially waiving all adoption fees during the dog days of summer. more

By James Mattone | 6/20/18

volunteers helped assemble the Kuranda beds they collected and then transported them to the Animal Shelter.

Some comfort while waiting for homes

Nearly 50 of the adoptable hounds at the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter now sleep on comfortable new beds made of aluminum piping and replaceable vinyl fabric. more

By Eden Laikin | 6/7/18

MS-13 is nothing less than a major threat

The very first sentence of the U.S. Constitution sets as a goal to “insure domestic Tranquillity” for the American people. Protecting us from criminal elements in our midst is a key . . . more

6/1/18

Gillen proposes privatizing animal shelter

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen is considering the privatization of at least some of the operations and services at the town animal shelter in Wantagh, which has been plagued by controversy for years. more

By Eden Laikin and Erik Hawkins | 3/13/18

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman last week began an audit of the embattled Hempstead Animal Shelter, including its personnel and finances.

Animal shelter audit begins amid controversy

First steps were taken last week in a county audit of the Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh. more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/22/18

Renée Susman, 63, of Wantagh, has collected more than 500 giraffe-themed items.

The giraffe lady of Wantagh

Renée Susman’s Richard Lane home is covered in giraffes — 579, to be exact. Two thin, bronze and blue statues, which are nearly as tall as the 63-year-old North Wantagh … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/20/17

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.