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Our communities need more doctors who look like me

I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor. more

By Shakia Miller | 3/8/24

How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more

By Jim Belling | 3/8/24

Let’s reconsider electrifying school buses statewide

New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more

By Ari Brown | 3/8/24

Hochul’s budget fails people with disabilities

When I was elected to the Nassau County Legislature last fall, I pledged to make it my mission to champion the rights of people with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels to the best of my ability. more

By Michael Giangregorio | 3/8/24

Demolition of Belmont Park’s 1.25 million-square-feet grandstand will begin in March and continue through early July. It will be replaced by a 275,000-square-feet building with the same 50,000-person capacity of the existing venue.

Belmont Park grandstand to be demolished, replaced during renovations

Demolition of Belmont Park's 1.25 million-square-feet grandstand and clubhouse is expected to begin in March and continue through early July. It will be replaced with a roughly 275,000-square-feet building, which increases the amount of unstructured green space available to fans by reducing the overall footprint of the building. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/4/24

Elmont captured the Nassau Class AA boys' basketball championship Saturday afternoon with a 51-34 victory over South Side.

Elmont defeats South Side for crown

Doubling up South Side in the first half of Saturday’s Nassau Class AA boys’ basketball championship game proved crucial for Elmont, which went the entire third quarter without a field … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/3/24

Sheldon Miekle, of Elmont, thanking the Elmont Memorial Library board for working with the community and the Nassau County Board of Elections to rescind its decision to discontinue early voting at the library.

Library board reinstates early voting

Community members celebrated the Elmont Memorial Library board’s unanimous vote to reinstate early voting at the facility at a board meeting on Feb. 22. In January, residents were outraged at the board’s decision to discontinue hosting early voting at the library, based on alleged “safety concerns” that arose during electioneering in the run-up to last fall’s election, when early voting took place between Oct. 28 and Nov. 5. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/1/24

Franklin Square community members can honor local heroes for their military service, civic duty as a first responder or a healthcare worker through the Franklin Square Civic Association’s Hometown Hero Banner Program. Applications to sponsor a banner are open through March 31.

Hometown Hero program applications open

Franklin Square residents can honor their local heroes during this year’s Franklin Square Civic Association Hometown Hero Banner Program. Banners can honor a local hero who has either served in the military, as a first responder or healthcare worker through the program. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/1/24

Sixth graders at Franklin Square’s Polk Street School walk on stilts, performing in front of peers and families.

Circus comes to town with student performance

Sixth graders experienced the circus at Franklin Square’s Polk Street School on Feb. 16 when they performed circus tricks taught to them by their physical education teachers. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/1/24

Rena Capri, John Iaconna, Jane Duke, Christine Smith, Lorraine Brudecki and Charlie Iannotta enjoyed a Night at the Races during last year’s event hosted by Rescuing Families in Franklin Square.

Night at the Races returns in Franklin Square, for the South Shore

Neighbors of Franklin Square and surrounding communities are welcome to take part in Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families’ third annual Night at the Races on March 15. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/1/24

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