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Baldwin High School senior Nicolette Carrion honored three of her most impactful teachers at the virtual In Recog-nition of Excellence ceremony on May 26.

Baldwin seniors honor their teachers in 'Excellence' ceremony

According to tradition, 10 Baldwin High School graduating seniors were recently honored by their teachers and asked to speak about three educators who had the greatest impact on them during their … more

By Bridget Downes | 6/4/20

A lone commuter wearing a protective mask waited for the bus on Grand Avenue in Baldwin.

Baldwin business owners react to L.I. reopening plans

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on May 27, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers … more

By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes | 6/4/20

Protesters assembled at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station and prepared to march. Within minutes, they had shut down Sunrise Highway west of the station. At front was Adriana Brutus, 20, of Elmont. "I'm scared every time I come outside," she said, crying.

Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick in video, photo

Thousands turned out for a Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore today, and Heralds Executive Editor Scott Brinton follow the protesters as they made their way from Merrick to Bellmore … more

6/4/20

The Baldwin school district’s music program begins at the elementary level.

Baldwin schools receive music award

The Baldwin School District has recently received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music education. The Best Communities … more

6/3/20

Carrié Solages is advocating for the police use of body cameras in Nassau County.

Leg. Solages calls for the use of body cameras

Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis last week, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages is calling for police officers to wear body … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/3/20

Assemblyman Ed Ra, at the lectern, proposed legislation that would allow business owners to apply for marketing grants from the state.

Businesses to get marketing grants under proposed legislation

A bill in the New York State Legislature would help small business owners better market themselves and promote their businesses, as Long Island’s economy begins to reopen. Under the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/3/20

Protesters marched along the boardwalk on Tuesday.

Long Beach marches for George Floyd

It was Long Beach’s turn on Tuesday night to join the nationwide protests of what many have called the murder of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed … more

By Darwin Yanes | 6/3/20

More than 150 protesters came to Merrick Road in Merrick on Tuesday to send a message that “black lives matter.” Among them were this mother and child.

Tense George Floyd protest ends peacefully in Merrick

What started as a trickle of protesters lining up at 6 p.m. Tuesday in front of the Trader Joe’s on Merrick Road, in Merrick, quickly grew to a mass of more than 150, who prayed, chanted and shouted George Floyd’s name at passing cars, many of which honked back in response. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/2/20

The Sewanhaka Central High School District is postponing graduations, Superintendent James Grossane posted on the district's website on May 29.

Sewanhaka graduations postponed

Graduation ceremonies in the Sewanhaka Central High School District have been postponed until the end of July, Superintendent James Grossane posted on the district’s website on May 29, as Long … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/2/20

Mohammed Refran, owner of the Real Discount Outlet in Elmont, said it has been difficult to tell people to maintain social-distancing guidelines and wear masks.

Franklin Square, Elmont business owners adjust to changes as they begin reopening

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders said their downtowns were slowly coming back on May 27, the first day of Long Island’s Phase One reopening of its economy, and they said they hoped … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 6/2/20

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