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Maestro Scott Jackson Wiley will pick up his baton one more time as conductor of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra for their annual concert at St. Agnes Cathedral.

Some final notes: Celebrated South Shore Symphony music director bids farewell

It’s the end of era. The South Shore Symphony’s distinguished music director and conductor Scott Jackson Wiley will pass on his baton after the orchestra’s performance at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/31/23

An emotional Joseph Magaraci hugs West Hempstead education board trustee Kurt Rockensies after his narrow victory Tuesday night.

West Hempstead school budget defeated. What was the initial reaction?

For the second straight year, voters registered their displeasure with the West Hempstead School District’s budget, defeating the proposed plan by 8 percentage points, with nearly 54 percent … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/21/23

SCHOOL BUDGET RESULTS

Voters are deciding the fate of budgets and board of education candidates across Long Island today, Tuesday, May 16. Polls close at 9 p.m. Visit the Herald for updated results as soon as they … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/16/23

The school board: Not always polite, but indispensable

So you’re looking for a way to give back to your community? Maybe burnish your resume for a future run for public office? Look no further than your local education board. more

By Mark Nolan | 5/11/23

A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

The Sewanhaka Central High School District has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall . . . more

5/4/23

The candidates for this year's board of education election in West Hempstead.

These West Hempstead candidates want your vote. Read about their ideas.

There are two seats up for election in this year’s West Hempstead board of education race. The election takes place Tuesday, May 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incumbent Joseph Magaraci is seeking … more

By Mark Nolan | 4/30/23

‘The Things They Carried,’ and the lessons they taught

I’m known as a surly crank. I’m blunt but honest, satirical yet sympathetic. I can be both acerbic and considerate. more

By Mark Nolan | 4/20/23

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit on community helpers.

Kids can be helpful. Find out what these children did for West Hempstead.

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit about helping in the community. Students learned about jobs and how helpers are important to … more

4/16/23

Cheryl Wills, descendant of former slave Sandy Wills, as she stands beside a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.

She found out she is descended from an ex-slave. Find out what she told Malverne students.

Cheryl Wills said her life changed forever in 2009 when she uncovered an unexpected fact hidden deep within her family tree. That’s when she visited Ancestry.com and found out that … more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/2/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

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