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Sample the best of region's wine and spirits producers, along with gourmet foods, during the Raise Your Glass festival at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/24/20

Earthquaked-ravaged Puerto Rico will receive water and other needed provisions through a collection spearheaded by the Town of Hempstead. Supervisor Don Clavin is at the lectern. On his left is Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.

Town of Hempstead sends supplies to earthquaked-ravaged Puerto Rico

In the past several weeks, Puerto Rico has been hit hard by a string of earthquakes. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/20

Boneek Alexander Quintero-Baeza, left, and Alexandra Ivonne Pizarro-Blanche, along with Levy Frank Maury Bruggman, not pictured, are alleged to have burglarized several homes across in Nassau County, including Hewlett Harbor.

Three arrested, another sought, for burglaries in Hewlett Harbor and across Nassau County

Three people arrested in Queens on Jan. 21 are alleged to be responsible for what Nassau County police called “numerous residential burglaries” across the county, including Hewlett Harbor. A fourth person is also being sought. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/20

Marcus Pfister’s beloved book "The Rainbow Fish" takes on new life as a children's musical, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Jan. 18-20.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/16/20

Seawane Country Club’s owners said that the influx of members from the Woodmere should help hasten the pace of upgrades — including to the golf course, above.

Woodmere Club owners sue Woodsburgh village, again

The legal battles growing out of the planned development of the 112-year-old Woodmere Club continue... more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/16/20

Explore the magical world of illusion with Alexo on Jan. 12.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage AM/FM Show45 RPM and Wonderous Stories in concert, Friday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 783-7500 or www.muls.com.Jiayi … more

1/10/20

Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.

Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’

When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/9/20

Maria Campione, of Island Park, was arrested for allegedly breaking into Hewlett Elementary School, above, on New Year’s Day.

Island Park woman arrested for allegedly breaking into Hewlett Elementary School

Updated Jan. 2 at 1:45 p.m. An Island Park woman was arrested at 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 1 for allegedly breaking into Hewlett Elementary School at 1570 Broadway in Hewlett on New Year’s Day, Nassau police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/2/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, at the lectern, and several other elected officials and religious leaders denounced the recent spate of anti-Semitic attacks across the metropolitan area.

In Hewlett, elected and religious leaders decry bias attacks

With Yeshiva of South Shore as a backdrop, several elected and religious leaders gathered outside the Hewlett Jewish school to condemn the multiple anti-Semitic and bias attacks that have occurred in the metropolitan area. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/31/19

Woodmere Club owners Efrem Gerszberg and Robert Weiss are promising legal action in opposition to the Town of Hempstead’s coastal conservation district.

Legal wrangling continues over Woodmere club

While the Town of Hempstead unanimously approved an inter-municipal agreement with the villages of Lawrence and Woodsburgh to create a specific zoning code for the Woodmere Club, the property developers said they are open to discussing an alternative plan. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 12/19/19