Herald Community Newspapers

News

Featured Most recent

29 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Daryle McClenic was charged with negligent homicide and criminal possession of a weapon connected with a deadly Monday morning house fire.

Man arrested in connection with deadly Hempstead house fire

Daryle McClenic of Hempstead has been arrested in connection with a house fire that left one woman dead. Nassau County Police and the Hempstead Fire Department, assisted by several … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/27/22

Local waterways, like Cold Spring Harbor, can be susceptible to outbreaks of harmful algal blooms — more commonly known as ‘red tides’ — during the summer months.

Summer’s in bloom, but ‘red tide,’ too?

The summer season is well underway, and with it comes sun, heat, visits to the beach, and harmful algal blooms. These blooms, more commonly referred to as “red tide,” are caused by the … more

9/26/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

A 19-year-old man was shot dead at this McDonald's at 340 Peninsula Boulevard, according to police.

Shooting death in Hempstead

A 19-year-old man was shot dead in Hempstead on Wednesday according to the Nassau County police. Police responded to a call of multiple shots fired at the McDonalds at 340 Peninsula Boulevard at … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/15/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Andrea Millwood, left, manager of the Roosevelt Community Garden, and ROOTS Club creator Maritza Quintero (crouching at center, with hat), with the children and participating adults in the club’s gardening activity in July.

ROOTS Club enriches Roosevelt children’s summer

As the new coordinator of the Roosevelt Prevention Coalition-RPC in June 2021, Maritza Quintero developed programs with partnering organizations to benefit the community. But as the 2021-22 school … more

By Reine Bethany | 9/7/22

Adelphi University a safe space for LGBTQ+ students, their family and faculty.

LGBTQ+ students supported at Adelphi University

Adelphi University has been named to Campus Pride’s annual Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students in the United States for creating a safe, welcoming environment for … more

9/1/22

Nunley’s Carousel is a treasured memory for many in Nassau County and beyond, and is expected to continue influencing generations now that it’s being operated by the Long Island Children’s Museum on Uniondale’s Museum Row.

Nunley’s Carousel returns to awe new generation of riders

T hey were large mechanical carousels, populated by gorgeous wood-carved representations of horses with strong and aggressive manes, open mouths and batwing saddles. They were named after the … more

By Karina Kovac | 8/25/22

Former Hempstead town supervisor Laura Gillen claimed victory in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. She'll face off against Hempstead town councilman Anthony D'Esposito in November.

Gillen declares victory in 4th Congressional District

Laura Gillen is a step closer to claiming the open U.S. House seat left vacant by Kathleen Rice. The former Hempstead town supervisor was projected to win the Democratic primary for the 4th … more

By Kyle Chin | 8/23/22

1 | 2 | 3 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 91 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.