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The Lakeview Christmas tree lighting is one of the many events the Lakeview Civic Association organizes for the community. The group’s most important goal, according to its founders, is ensuring kids know the beauty and fun of Lakeview.

Lakeview needed a voice — These seven neighbors stepped up

They get together every few months or so to plant seeds. And sure enough, after a little bit of sunshine and rain, those seeds area replaced by beautiful flowers all across the community nestled … more

By Nicole Formisano | 12/29/23

Judge Vincent Muscarella and Neal Rosenblatt of the West Hempstead community Support Association. Muscarella has been a lawyer, a state assemblyman, one of the longest-serving legislators in Nassau County history, and is now a district court judge. He said it’s important for him to use his knowledge to help the community in every way he can.

Vincent Muscarella and Steven Orlando honored by West Hempstead

When a person spends their life giving back to the West Hempstead community, the community gives back tenfold. Vincent Muscarella and Steven Orlando were honored as the Person of the … more

By Nicole Formisano | 11/17/23

Malvernite and Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Ministry director Linda Baldacchino, far right, coordinated a clothing drive for the Glory House, in Hempstead, on Dec. 21.

Linda Baldacchino is the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald's 2020 Person of the Year

Many people who have gotten to know Linda Baldacchino, youth ministry director at Our Lady of Lourdes, in Malverne, would agree that she finds joy in working behind the scenes. Linda and her … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/31/20

Hayley Kelch, left with her husband, Tim, and their daughters, Millie, sitting in her father’s lap, and Ella.

A ‘go-getter’ in Malverne

The best way to build relationships while bringing residents of all ages together is through community events, according to Malvernite Hayley Kelch. A member of Maurice W. Downing’s PTA for the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/26/19

The Herald's 2018 Person of the Year, Lauren Lee, right, and her daughter, Jessica, took part in a fundraiser for the West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club in October.

A ‘superhero’ in West Hempstead

West Hempstead resident Lauren Lee has been an attorney for 31 years, but no matter how busy her schedule may be, finding time to be a part of her children’s lives has always been one of her top … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/27/18

Herald seeks "Person of the Year"

Know anyone around town who you’d describe as a true do-gooder –– that PTA president, Little League coach or scout leader who goes above and beyond the call of duty; that community volunteer who gives so much of him or herself while asking for nothing in return; that volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who saved a life? more

11/30/16

Nominate the Herald's 2015 Person of the Year

Anyone who lives in Malverne and West Hempstead knows there are so many people who make the community and the world a better place. Whether they volunteer their time as a the leader of a community organization, coach a youth sports league, organize a charitable event or simply give their time or money to worthy causes, these people embody the giving spirit. more

11/24/15

Patricia Locurcio

When you sit down with West Hempstead native Patti Locurcio, an indefatigable and vigorous volunteer in her community, you would be excused for fixating on the gears you imagine methodically … more

By Emily Webb | 12/26/13

W.H. Person of the Year

The West Hempstead Community Support Association recently nominated Manny Martinez as this year’s West Hempstead Person of the Year and will honor him in an official ceremony on Oct. 23. Since … more

10/15/13

Suit Our Sons was one of the Save Our Sons Network’s most successful programs. Besson taught his son, Isiah, how to knot a tie.

Lakeview Person of the Year: Sherwyn Besson

In the dozen years he's live in Lakeview and the seven he's taught at Malverne High School, Sherwyn Besson has witnessed what he describes as the deterioration of his community. Nights in Lakeview had brought gambling ... more

Lee Landor | 12/30/11

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