About 30 kittens filled the back rooms of Cove Animal Rescue with tiny squeals of excitement. Some of the tabby kittens slept peacefully on plush pillows while tuxedo cats happily pawed at cat toys and other kittens with wide eyes and pointy ears crowded around the friendly staff ready to receive treats. The cage-free cat colony at Cove includes windows, skylights and cat doors to a screened-in area with chairs and couches. There are four cat rooms, each with climbing structures and comfy perches. Kittens have their own room with plenty of places to climb and play. more

Few transitions in life are as emotional and challenging as the role reversal between aging family members and adult children. Lisa Yeager fondly remembers her childhood with her aunt, Frances … more

Michael Zangari was well known around Glen Cove as a man who was dedicated to the community. He served on the board of the Youth Bureau, as president of the Kiwanis Club and as a coach of CYO basketball. He was also a city councilman, before stepping down in November 2018 due to a cancer diagnosis. He died on April 25, 2021, at age 61. more

Tim Dunn sat outside the Stop & Shop on Forest Avenue for seven hours on Sept. 16, surrounded by large neon-pink signs reading “Save the View.” During his vigil, Dunn collected 176 signatures. His hope is that they will prove to city officials that one of the community’s favorite restaurants, The View Grill, deserves the city’s support for its proposal. more

Judges are trained to examine the facts of cases before them, study the relevant law and issue rulings, but some, like Richard J. McCord, who develop reputations as exceptional jurists, have an … more

At U.S. District Court in Central Islip on June 30, embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos made his second appearance to address a range of criminal charges against him. more

Hubert E. Hilton was often described as the kindest, gentlest man outside the boxing ring, but inside it he was driven and vicious. And his tenacity paid off. A professional boxer in the 1960s, … more

Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLIVE today announced Bank of America as the presenting sponsor for its inaugural Women’s Executive (WE) Summit to be held August 7, 2023 at The Crescent … more

When Rocco Graziosi, the project manager for Glen Cove’s Department of Public Works, discovered that the city had been subsidizing the utility payments of phone service carriers AT&T and … more

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's program to enlist civilians as provisional special deputy sheriffs during crises has sparked controversy, with supporters emphasizing enhanced emergency response capabilities and opponents expressing concerns about increased firearm presence and lack of transparency. Residents like Laura Burns and Allison Dzikowski distrust the necessity of civilians in law enforcement roles, while county legislators, including Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, criticize Blakeman for insufficient consultation and raise doubts about the adequacy of training provided to the special deputies, with DeRiggi-Whitton drawing comparisons to historical paramilitary groups, sparking outrage from Blakeman and his supporters. more