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There’s a lot planned for the end of May at the East Meadow Public Library, including State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ Mobile Office Hours on May 18. Above, Rhoads meets with residents in his district.

Lots ahead for May at East Meadow Public Library

As the East Meadow Public Library looks ahead to the summer months, a slew of informative and fun events are set through the end of the month, and into June. County Legislator Tom McKevitt is … more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

East Meadow resident Brad Shafran, right, brought his 12-year-old son, Brody, to a cricket match in Eisenhower Park earlier this week. While they didn’t know much about the sport, the experience was memorable. Above, the two with a Sri Lankan flag, which was one of the teams playing.

East Meadow locals check out 2024 Cricket World Cup

While the vast majority of Nassau County residents may not know anything about cricket, their home is currently a world stage for the largest tournament in the sport: the International Cricket Committee T20 Men’s World Cup. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

State DOT shuts down southbound Loop Parkway ahead of Hurricane Sandy

In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, the New York State Department of Transportation has closed all southbound lanes of the Loop Parkway, from the Meadwobrook Parkway to Lido Beach. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

Firefighters in the East Meadow Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Polo Lane on May 5.

Polo Lane house fire quickly extinguished by East Meadow Fire Department

The East Meadow Fire Department responded to a fire on May 5 on Polo Lane. Radios sounded the alarm, announcing a house fire, around 12:13 p.m. more

By John J. O'Brien Sr. | 5/10/24

As games continue for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup through June 12, safety is a priority. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder has detailed the efforts to keep those attending the games safe and secure.

As Cricket World Cup continues in Eisenhower Park, safety remains a priority

Three games have already been played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup, but the tournament is far from over on Long Island. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

How Haiti affects us all

It’s a strange feeling to have to report on major disasters — how do you keep your personal feelings out of it? more

1/20/10

The homeowners’ waste disposal area in Merrick is open, even though its canopy was torn apart in the storm.

Sandy cripples Hempstead Town facilities in Merrick-Bellmore

When Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29, it severely damaged a number of Town of Hempstead facilities in the Bellmore-Merrick area. Repair work is under way, but it could be some time before they are up and running again. Particularly hard hit were the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, the Sanitation Department and the Merrick Senior Center. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/12/12

Lori Davico’s kindergarten students Annabella Yueng, Nigel Mann and Bethsaida Malone with Connor Maye and Brendan Binniker of the U.S. Coast Guard.

In East Meadow, helicopters, trucks arrive at McVey Elementary

Children at George McVey Elementary School in East Meadow got the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of emergency vehicles and more during the Parent Teacher Association’s Touch-a-Truck event. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

Ram pride at Clarke homecoming [Photo gallery]

Students, family members, staff and alumni gathered together at W.T. Clarke High School in Salisbury for Homecoming on Oct. 2. The theme of this year’s Homecoming was “The … more

10/6/10

A team of Herald reporters received second place for Community Service in the Local Media Association’s annual Editorial Contest. Among the winners were, from left, Alexandra Spychalsky, Scott Brinton, Mary Malloy and Alex Costello.

Heralds earn four honors in national contest

A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more

4/16/14

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