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Lessons learned during Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanics are Nassau County’s fastest-growing ethnic population, County Executive Laura Curran noted in mid-September, the start of Hispanic Heritage Month . . . more

10/7/21

Todd Kaminsky, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County district attorney.

Nassau district attorney candidates trade accusations

The race for Nassau district attorney has quickly become one of the most hotly contested in the county, with Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, of Long Beach, and Republican Anne Donnelly, of … more

By Jim Bernstein and Scott Brinton | 10/6/21

More than 2,000 people came to Greis Park last Saturday to celebrate Oktoberfest and raise their glasses, and money, for the Lynbrook Community Chest. The Kelly family got into the spirit.

Thousands attend Oktoberfest to support Lynbrook Community Chest

Nearly 2,500 people gathered in Greis Park Saturday — many decked out in the traditional German lederhosen — to celebrate Oktoberfest and raise money for the Lynbrook Community Chest. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/6/21

Lynbrook village board weighs banning smoking pot in public

Months after voting to prohibit marijuana sales and dispensaries in the village, Lynbrook officials announced Monday that they will host a public hearing Oct. 18 to discuss banning smoking cannabis in public spaces. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/6/21

Former Nassau comptroller Howard Weitzman dies at 75

Howard Weitzman, Nassau County’s comptroller from 2002 to 2009 who was known for challenging establishment politics through the power of the audit during this time in office, died Sept. 27 of a … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/6/21

We need storm-hardening projects now, not later

Here we are, nine years after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Nassau County’s South and North Shores, still waiting for the federal and state governments to take meaningful action to harden our coastal infrastructure . . . more

9/30/21

Safety first, especially at the fair

Fair and festival season is upon us again. Last weekend, the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores staged its famed Family Street Festival . . . more

9/30/21

Members of the Johnny Sinatra Band will hit the stage at the Lynbrook Oktoberfest on Saturday in Greis Park, much as they did at the inaugural event in 2019.

Lynbrook to say ‘Prost!’ to Oktoberfest this Saturday

The Lynbrook community will gather for a cause on Saturday as Oktoberfest returns to the village after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/30/21

Lynbrook High School recently opened its new 33,274-square-foot extension, which was funded as part of a $28.9 million bond that voters approved in 2017. Above, the new band room at the school.

Lynbrook High School gets a major upgrade

After passage of a $28.9 million bond in 2017, Lynbrook High School’s new wing was recently completed after a year and a half of construction. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/30/21

Election season is upon us once again — vote!

Each election season, we invite political candidates to the Heralds' Garden City office for an hour-long meeting to hear their ideas and views before deciding whom we will endorse. This year will be no different. more

9/23/21

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