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A farewell to former Fire Captain Michael Fischer

Michael Fischer, a 38-year-old veteran volunteer for the Island Park Fire Department, was often described as a guy who would do anything for anyone. He would always be there, whether it was at community events for his department or a barbecue with friends, Fischer, better known as Fish, would never miss out on the chance to share laughs and a good time. more

By Taylor Nicioli and Jake Pellegrino | 8/25/22

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

Island Fire Fire Department Ex-captain Michael Fischer was laid to rest Thursday morning

Funeral held for ex-captain Michael Fischer

Former Island Park Fire Department captain Michael Fischer recieved his final farewell Aug. 18 as hundreds turned up to pay their respects at his funeral at Sacred Heart Church in Island … more

By Jake Pellegrino | 8/19/22

Long Island Contractors Association representatives joined Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and other officials as part of a demonstration last year remembering those killed in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.

Could toll lanes fix parkway’s ‘Bloody Alley’?

Anyone driving on the Southern State Parkway knows it’s not an easy highway to travel. There are a lot of accidents, but there’s simply too many vehicles. But one fix offered by the … more

By Kyle Chin | 8/11/22

Neighbors donned their best Hawaiian leis and summer attire to support the Little Saint Nick Foundation at Dox July 28.

Summer Luau raises $30 thousand at DOX

For their fifth annual Summer Luau fundraiser, members of the Little Saint Nick Foundation had expected to earn $20 thousand Instead, they had surpassed that with another nearly $10 thousand, all set to go back to the children in local hospitals. more

By Taylor Nicioli | 8/4/22

Films we thank for LIIFE as we know it

A road trip in a yellow Volkswagen Microbus so a young girl, played by Abigail Breslin, could compete in a beauty pageant. The plight of a man looking for his wife’s murderer . . . more

7/21/22

Lisa DelliPizzi, president of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, left, joined former Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president Erik Mahler, former Freeport chamber president Lois Howes and Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin.

Gas prices are high, so why not stay local?

Kitty O’Hara’s. Glorybeezz of Baldwin. Raagini. The Irish Pub. Painting with a Twist. And that’s just in one community, all waiting for customers near and far to walk in and keep … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/7/22

Long Island students’ resources depend on race

A report just published by ERASE Racism explores how equitably educational resources are available across school districts on Long Island . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 6/23/22

The American Red Cross seeks submissions to honor a Long Island hero at its Sept. 22 gala.

It’s time to nominate a Long Island Red Cross hero

Do you know a hero? Someone who took extraordinary action to save a life or perform an unselfish and extraordinary act for a family member, friend, co-worker or a stranger? An act that changed a person’s destiny, or made a community impact. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/15/22

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

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