I awoke at 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 30, and by 4:35 I was on a train speeding from Merrick to Penn Station. At 6 a.m., I stood at Liberty and West streets in Lower Manhattan, near 1 World Trade Center.
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10/11/12
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Now’s the time to savor being outdoors and enjoy all that is so special about this time of year. The weekends are full of activities and festivals that celebrate the best of this short season.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/10/12
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Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Bellmore on Sept. 28 to announce the launch of a new permit-parking program for a portion of the lots at the Long Island Rail Road station at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Sunrise Highway.
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By Julie Mansmann, jmansmann@liherald.com
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10/2/12
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Eight Bellmore and Merrick schools were commended for academic excellence recently, receiving Reward School status from the New York State Department of Education, district officials said.
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By Julie Mansmann, jmansmann@liherald.com
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9/28/12
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Turn the years back to the 1800s with a visit to the Long Island Fair this weekend. Other top picks include a "Tribute to Love, with Giada Valenti at the Madison Theatre, Saturday, and the Car Show and concert at Eisenhower Park on Sunday.
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9/27/12
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The Heralds’ Sept. 13-19 editorial, “Reassessing the county executive,” while attempting to offer a report card on my administration thus far, unfortunately provided an incomplete portrayal of my administration’s history relating to the creation of private-sector jobs and the success we have had in attracting new industries and increasing employment to Nassau County.
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By Edward Mangano
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9/20/12
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Orange-and-black monarch butterflies fought a strong headwind as they fluttered across Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 15 during their annual migration from northerly climes to Mexico. And joining them on the beach on this breezy Saturday were more than 300 volunteers committed to protecting natural habitats that support creatures such as the monarch, including many Merrick-Bellmore residents.
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By Scott Brinton
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9/19/12
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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European …
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9/19/12
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Parents who let their children walk to school may want to take extra precautions this year: Nassau County has left some crossing guard posts unmanned.
As a result of a hiring freeze and work …
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By Aaron Axelson
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9/12/12
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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European …
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9/5/12
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