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Doris Serrano is the Glen Cove High School's salutatorian for 2022.

Salutatorian inspired to become a doctor by a Glen Cove physician

Doris Serrano, a senior and first generation Peruvian American, is Glen Cove High School’s salutatorian for 2022. After receiving the news from her guidance counselor, Doris said she … more

By Letisha Dass | 6/24/22

Maria Szherba, far left, Halyna Fenchenko, Anna Kijko, Ivanna Duda, Tetyana Komzuk and Iryna Bodnar were on hand to serve homemade Ukrainian food at the Father’s Day picnic at St. Josephat’s, a fundraiser for the war-torn country.

A picnic to benefit Ukraine given by Ukrainians at St. Josephat’s Monastery

Ten Ukrainian police officers, trained in combat, ran for their lives near Lugansk in May as a Russian drone followed them. A helmet worn by one had already been shot off by the enemy as they dodged … more

By Laura Lane | 6/24/22

Teresa Melfi is Glen Cove High School's 2022 valedictorian.

Meet Glen Cove High School's valedictorian, Teresa Melfi

Given the tribulations of the past three years for high school students amid the coronavirus pandemic, the honor of being named valedictorian has new meaning this year. And Teresa Melfi, 18, tops … more

By Letisha Dass | 6/24/22

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

Marsha Silverman, far left, who is in her fifth year as a city councilwoman, works well with her colleagues, she said, including Kevin Maccarone, Danielle Fugazy Scagliola, Mayor Pam Panzenbeck, Jack Mancusi, Joseph Capobianco and Barbara Peebles.

Glen Cove Councilwoman Marsha Silverman, a trailblazer on a mission

As the first openly gay member of the Glen Cove City Council, Marsha Silverman has had her challenges, but not because of any discrimination from fellow council members or the mayor. Naturally shy, … more

By Laura Lane | 6/17/22

Quilters Marilyn Hamilton, left, and Diane Collier made quilts in honor of Juneteenth, to be displayed at the Glen Cove Public Library with the help of librarian Lydia Wen Rogers.

Glen Cove Library marks Juneteenth with quilts

In honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the United States, the Glen Cove Public Library, in collaboration with the Quilters of Color Network of New York City, had … more

By Letisha Dass | 6/17/22

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

Dr. Eve Lupenko Ferrante, left, as Alice Cramden and Patrick Marone as Ralph Cramden discussed the concept of dishonesty in a reenactment of the “The Honeymooners” at the View Grille on Saturday.

‘Honeymooners’ comes to the View Grille

Almost like a Twilight Zone episode, The View Grille was transported back in time to the 1950s on Saturday for a special performance of the sitcom “The Honeymooners” by the Slayer Players … more

By Letisha Dass | 6/9/22

Virginia Alonso-Luis, far left, Elle Woska, Sarah Yates, Marsha Silverman and Juli Grey-Owens commemorated Pride Month on Monday with the raising of the LGBTQ flag.

Glen Cove raises LGBTQ flag for Pride

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community continue to fight for their rights and acceptance in society every day. And LGBTQ youth, according to the New York Civil Liberties Union, … more

By Letisha Dass | 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

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