People | Herald Community Newspapers

People

Featured Most recent

1163 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

The Ugly Duckling, in Long Beach's west end, has had its liquor license revoked by the state.

State revokes Long Beach restaurant's liquor license

The Ugly Duckling, a trendy restaurant/bar on Long Beach's West End that opened only a few months ago, has had its liquor license yanked by the State Liquor Authority. The SLA said in a letter to … more

By James Bernstein | 7/6/20

The Black Lives Matter rally participants along Broadway in Hewlett on July 5.

Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Hewlett

It was not as silent as advertised and the roughly 20 participants stood for more than 90 minutes, however what was billed on Instagram as a silent sit-in with Black Lives Matter-themed signs was peaceful along Broadway near Johnson Place where Hewlett meets Woodmere on Sunday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/5/20

Irish Pub owner Shawn Sabel, right, Kate Gallego, left, and Denise Elardo of Charlie's Butchers in Oceanside in the “parking lot paradise” behind the Irish Pub in Baldwin on June 28.

Baldwin moves to Phase 3 of reopening

Nassau County began the third phase of reopening businesses on June 24, as per County Executive Laura Curran and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and Baldwin businesses are adjusting accordingly. During Long … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/2/20

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 is making strides toward returning to normal operations. Above, veterans Ron Edgar, left, Pat Iuliucci and Joseph McCarthy in front of the East Rockaway VFW on Main Street.

East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 reopens

As the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 enters phase three of reopening, they are now operating again at 50 percent occupancy and bringing back some programs. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

While many camps have had to shutter for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp, in East Rockaway, plans to open July 13, but will cut its capacity in half. Above, a previous year at Rolling River.

How the coronavirus has impacted Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway, others

While many Long Island camps have shuttered for the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway will open, but administrators had to make major changes to comply with health guidelines. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/2/20

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Rabbi Andrew Warmflash retired in late June after 13 years at the synagogue.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre rabbi retires after 13 years at synagogue

After 43 years serving as a rabbi — 13 of which were spent at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre — Rabbi Andrew Warmflash said it was sad, but relieving to call it a career in early June. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

The Island Park Chamber of Commerce handed out dozens of $50 gift certificates to local businesses as part of its #IPCares initiative.

Island Park Chamber of Commerce shows that #IPCares

On Saturday, the Island Park Chamber of Commerce handed out dozens of gift certificates to local businesses for residents as part of its #IPCares initiative. The event was a stimulus program where the chamber awarded about $3,000 in the form of $50 gift certificates and other grants to residents, which are redeemable at more than 25 Island Park businesses. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has postponed its annual golf outing to Sept. 14. In 2018, board member Lowell Frey followed the flight of his shot at the event.

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside reschedules annual golf outing to Sept. 14

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital officials announced that its 36th annual golf tournament was rescheduled to Sept. 14 at the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett and the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence. more

7/2/20

Oceanside resident to become president of the Nassau County Bar Association

On June 2, lifelong Oceanside resident Greg Lisi was appointed president-elect of the Nassau County Bar Association. He will serve a one-year term and then officially become president in June 2021. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 117 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.