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James Lentini, left, Molloy University’s president, and Edward Thompson — the school’s vice president of advancement — celebrate Molloy’s new university status and a $2 million gift from S. Zaki Hossain.

Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift

Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/23/22

Herald Community Newspapers senior editor Laura Lane won two first place awards during the annual ceremony hosted by the Press Club of Long Island.

Herald picks up seven awards from Press Club of Long Island

In its first in-person gala since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Press Club of Long Island handed out a number of awards on June 2 — including seven to Herald Community Newspapers. more

Staff Report | 6/9/22

Valedictorian Elise Smith and Salutatorian Karina Rios supported each other in their efforts to achieve the highest GPAs in Freeport High’s class of ’22.

Freeport student academic leaders share hopes, activities

Becoming a high school valedictorian can set someone up for more academic opportunities in the future — but it isn’t easy. Freeport High School’s valedictorian, Elise Smith, said … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/9/22

FirstNet AT&T sponsors health care excellence awards

Many really started calling those who work frontlines — and behind the scenes — in the health care industry heroes at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But they’ve always been heroes. more

STAFF REPORT | 6/2/22

Lt. Stephanie Morales, on Armed Forces Day, was the flag aid for U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet.

Stephanie Morales named to flag aid duty

Lt. Stephanie Morales, a 2012 graduate from Freeport High School and a 2017 graduate from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, is proud to serve her country this Armed Forces Day as the flag aid for U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. more

5/26/22

Alexa Wahl, a recent graduate of the Aviation Center at Farmingdale State College, will fulfill her childhood dream of flying in the Bethpage Air Show.

Bethpage Air Show flies back into the Jones Beach skies

Alexa Wahl was just 7 when her family began attending the Bethpage Air Show. Standing on Jones Beach and staring at the sky, she would watch the planes gracefully soar past. It was then that Wahl … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/26/22

Severe storms move into southern Nassau County

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. more

By James Bernstein | 5/16/22

Television host, author and businesswoman Judy Goss hosted RichnerLive’s Premier Business Women of Long Island event last March.

Judy Goss is a woman with a varied career and a story

During her illustrious career, Judy Goss has traveled the world modeling, hosting television shows, and becoming a published author. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/21/22

Girls warm-up before the games begin at Long Beach Middle School Saturday.

Girls flag football kicked off at L.B.M.S.

It was Spring football at Long Beach Middle School this past Saturday – all part of a program to promote girls at their athletic best. Long Beach, West Hempstead, Freeport and Lynbrook … more

By James Bernstein | 4/7/22

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

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