Monday, December 2, 2024
Lawrence village unanimously passed a resolution barring vendors participating in the BDS movement from conducting business with the municipality.
Chaplains offer spiritual and emotional support in a variety of settings beyond houses of worship, including hospitals, schools, prisons and the military. The Long Beach Police Department launched …
Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway hosted a semi-annual event on Saturday, bringing authors, artists and fans together for a community raffle and meet-and-greet, in a fundraiser benefiting the church’s natural disaster relief and community collaboration initiatives.
Freeport icon Al Grover, the first to cross the Atlantic in an outboard-powered boat, shared his extraordinary story at Sparkle on Stage, revisiting his 1985 Guinness World Record and his deep ties to Freeport's maritime history.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, local elected officials, superintendents, and school board members gathered inside the Nassau County Executive Building on Nov. 21, to oppose the recent New …
Union Drive was officially dedicated to Erick Wendell Contreras last Saturday, honoring the fallen detective and his legacy.
As wildfires swept through Orange County, New York earlier this month, the East Meadow Fire Department joined efforts to provide much-needed aid to communities threatened by the flames.
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For those suffering from an undiagnosed sleep disorder, a good night’s sleep can prove vexingly elusive. When sleep deprivation becomes chronic, experts warn, it can wreak havoc on your health …
‘Getting ahead of the governor’s agenda’
The Glen Cove City Council voted to close the public hearing on a zoning proposal that would allow the developer LMXD to expand the Orchard Neighborhood Redevelopment Incentive Overlay District to construct high-density, transit-oriented housing.
Herald Exclusive
Police plan to install security cameras at a well-known spot for underage drinking in Rockville Centre — known as "the bridge" — in the hopes of curbing illicit activity.
Students who attend the Chatterton School in the Merrick School District are learning the importance of giving back to others this holiday season, thanks to a food drive that will directly benefit Merrick families in need of a little extra support.
Matteo Somma, a 17-year-old elite triathlon athlete from Malverne, follows his training plans with the discipline of a drill sergeant and the patience and foresight of a man twice his age. In the past few weeks, he’s been riding a victory high.
The late Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini was known for giving back to his community, and dozens of people gathered on the front lawn of Seaford High School last Sunday for a candlelight vigil to honor his memory.
The Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center hosted a Narcan training at the Brookside School on Nov. 18 to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
Emilian Emeagwali, who founded the Elmont-based charity Giving Back to Community Corp., held a Thanksgiving food drive at her physical and occupational office in Valley Stream last Saturday. She distributed 100 turkeys and various canned goods to local people in need, many of whom came all the way from New York City. So much more needs to be done, Emeagwali said.
The Theatre Guild of Oceanside, in partnership with the Oceanside Department of Community Activities, presents the timeless musical Oklahoma! on December 7 at 8 p.m. and December 8 at 2 p.m. at Oceanside School Six.
Editorial
With the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to traditions — Thanksgiving meals filled with comfort and gratitude, and other gatherings of family and friends over the coming weeks. …
Columnist
Too many of my Democratic colleagues have been asking, “How could people vote for Donald Trump?” when, instead, they should be asking, “Why did people vote for Donald Trump?”
Columnist
Serving New York’s 4th Congressional District has been an honor. Indeed, being entrusted with the sacred honor of representing my Long Island neighbors on Capitol Hill is a duty I have taken extraordinarily seriously every day.
Columnist
Long Island schools are regularly ranked among the very best in New York state. As it turns out, the majority of them happen to be right here in our Senate District. That probably comes as no …