Sewanhaka High principal tapped for district-wide role
Sewanhaka High School’s Principal Nichole Allen was tapped to move into her new role as Sewanhaka Central High School District’s assistant superintendent for student support services.
Belmont Park Redevelopment construction continues
Elmont’s very own historic horse racetrack at Belmont Park has been under construction for the past year. As the exciting renovations are underway, the Herald is here to update the community about the progress of the historic project.
Sewanhaka student Zueriella Predestin honored by Nassau Boces
Zueriella Predestin, a Sewanhaka school district student who attends Nassau BOCES Career Preparatory High School, earned the prestigious George Farber Outstanding Student Award this year.
Fourth annual Meera Empowerment fashion show welcomes local youth
Elmont-based nonprofit Meera Empowerment will host its fourth annual fashion show at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square on July 27.
Promoting mental health in Elmont
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and the Iota Theta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. sorority hosted a Mental Health Awareness Expo at Elmont Memorial Library on June 22.
Two men arrested for allegedly selling tobacco products to minors in W. Hempstead, Franklin Square
Two men were arrested for allegedly selling tobacco products to minors as part of the Nassau County Police Department Community Oriented Police Enforcement Project 21 initiative on July 25 at 6 p.m..
Elmont fire severely damages home
A house fire caused extensive damage to a home on Froehlich Place in Elmont and spread to a neighboring house’s detached garage July 24 at 5:55 p.m.
New hydration stations arrive at Town of Hempstead parks
Town of Hempstead parks just got a little bit greener. Last week the Town of Hempstead announced the addition of an eco-friendly water bottle refilling station at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve.
Clara Carlson School celebrates cultural diversity
Clara H. Carlson School in Elmont recently hosted its first annual “My Story” event to celebrate the community’s diverse cultures.
New Franklin Square BOE trustees look to the future
Franklin Square’s newly elected education board trustees Domenico Ciaccio and Anna McCombs took their seats after being sworn in at the board’s reorganization meeting July 2.
Columnist
In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands
We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health.
Columnist
If you like horror stories, read Project 2025
Project 2025 is a 922-page manifesto created by the Heritage Foundation. It has been described as a road map for any new Trump administration. It outlines, agency by agency, the federal programs and projects that should be eliminated, and what the policies of a second Trump administration would be.
Editorial
The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.
Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.
Columnist
Only our police officers should be doing police work
Although I have been involved with many aspects of the criminal justice system during my legal career as a Queens County assistant district attorney and as a private practitioner, the academy was an eye-opening and enlightening experience that I believe would give any Nassau resident vital insights into the daily activities of our law enforcement professionals.