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Long Beach man files $25M suit against city over political flag

A Long Beach Republican and ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump Thursday filed a $25 million filed suit against the city, claiming his rights were violated in March when he was … more

By James Bernstein | 5/7/21

On a recent Thursday at the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa, recruits practiced arresting a suspect during a felony car stop, in which the vehicle that was pulled over had reportedly been used in a crime.

An arresting lesson in Nassau County police work

A Signal 15 comes in over the radio: A stolen vehicle used in a felony — perhaps a bank robbery, maybe a kidnapping — has been pulled over. Officers must quickly assess the situation: Is the vehicle occupant armed? Hostile? Ready to run? more

By Scott Brinton | 5/6/21

Hempstead man arrested in Oceanside after high-speed chase

A Hempstead man was arrested in Oceanside Saturday and charged with multiple crimes after leading police on a high-speed chase and intentionally injuring two officers by colliding with their car. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

Joe Manning was elected the first Black second vice president in the history of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce on April 13.

Island Park's first Black Chamber of Commerce 2nd V.P. aims to bring diversity

Upon becoming the first Black business owner to serve as second vice president of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce, Joe Manning said it was just the beginning of his quest to bring diversity to the chamber. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

Doctors from Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside weigh in on vaccines

With the number of Covid-19 vaccinations increasing at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and the number of coronavirus cases decreasing, physicians and administrators at the facility are making a push for more county residents to get inoculated. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

Anthony and Mary Lou Cancellieri introduced “Louie” with members of the Mount Sinai South Nassau staff at a news conference on April 30.

Mount Sinai and RVC Blue Speaks ease ER nerves for people with autism

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has partnered with RVC Blue Speaks to create a machine that provides a calming atmosphere for people with autism spectrum disorder in the stressful environment that the emergency room can be. “Louie” has a wide array of calming distractions that can help those with ASD cope with the atmosphere. more

Tom Carrozza | 5/6/21

According to New York Police Department officials, 32-year-old Jessica Beauvais, of Hempstead, killed NYPD officer Anastasios Tsakos while she was driving drunk.

NYPD officials: Hempstead mother kills officer while driving drunk

On Monday evening, April 26, Jessica Beauvais, of Hempstead, was speaking on her weekly podcast about the recent police killings of unarmed Black Americans. Hours later, New York Police Department … more

By Reine Bethany | 4/30/21

Herald Community Newspapers is seeking nominations for its new Head of the Class Awards program.

Herald Head of the Class Awards to honor teachers

"Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week."—Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes), March … more

4/30/21

Homeless man arrested after alleged break-in at Oceanside residence

A homeless man was arrested on Thursday in Oceanside and charged in a burglary. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

The Senate recently passed a bill that could help eliminate a special franchise tax for New York American Water, in turn causing customers to see a decrease in their bills.

Bill seeks to lower New York American Water rates

With a rate hike of as much as 26 percent facing New York American Water customers on May 1, elected officials have sought to save Long Island ratepayers tens of millions of dollars on their bills while creating a path for a public takeover of the water system. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

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