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Heralds Executive Editor Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June. Above, Davonte Hawkins, of Roosevelt, protesting in Merrick.

Heralds take home top honors in press contest

The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers across … more

Herald staff report | 4/10/21

A stall in the passage of legislation in the State Assembly caused the public takeover of New York American Water’s Long Island assets to be taken out of the 2021-22 fiscal year’s budget.

Public water takeover stalled in Assembly, taken out of budget

Legislation to allow a public takeover of New York American Water’s Long Island assets has stalled in the State Assembly. According to a report released on March 29, a study ordered by Gov. … more

By Mike Conn | 4/8/21

Elena Villafane, top center, took over as mayor at the Sea Cliff board of trustees meeting on Monday.

Sea Cliff government reorganizes

The Sea Cliff board of trustees held its annual reorganizational meeting on Monday night, and Elena Villafane was sworn in as the village’s 36th mayor, and Dina Epstein and James Versocki began … more

By Mike Conn | 4/8/21

Recreational marijuana use was legalized in New York state last week, which was met by mixed reactions on the North Shore.

North Shore reacts to marijuana legalization

New York state on March 31 legalized recreational marijuana use — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation. Spanning 128 pages, the … more

By Mike Conn and Peter Belfiore | 4/8/21

Country music star Eric Church will perform at the UBS Arena on Dec. 4.

Country music star Eric Church to perform at UBS Arena

Country music star Eric Church will be the first performer at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, with a concert on Dec. 4 as part of his “The Gather Again Tour.” The reigning Country … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/21

The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

In minority communities, vaccine isn’t so simple

To the Editor:I write to express my concern about Covid-19 vaccine access in communities of color on Long Island. As the coronavirus crisis lingers, the combination of two age-old realities — … more

4/3/21

Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief medical officer at Mount Sinai South Nassau, stood with Town of Hempstead government officials at the unveiling of the Vaxmobile.

First-of-its-kind mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit comes to Uniondale

March 31 marked a milestone in the Town of Hempstead's battle against Covid-19. At a news conference, Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, you’re standing in … more

By Reine Bethany | 4/3/21

Public-water advocates say the study conducted by the state Department of Public Service shows that all of Nassau County could be a step closer to municipal water.

State study: Public water is feasible

According to a report issued on Monday, a study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the state Department of Public Service found that the municipalization of New York American Water’s … more

By Mike Conn | 4/2/21

The North Shore Board of Education adopted its 2021-22 budget on March 25.

North Shore adopts 2021-22 school budget

The North Shore Board of Education unanimously adopted a 2021-22 budget of roughly $111.6 million at its March 25 meeting. The spending plan, which residents will vote on on May 18, is about $1.3 … more

By Mike Conn | 4/2/21

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